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6 . Consent decrees are here to stay
Trend # 1 : “ Reimagining public safety ” is not just a catch- phrase — it is a critical next step
In 2020 , the U . S . saw the emer- gence of movements aimed at scaling back , ‘ reimagining ,’ or altogether eliminating the functions of law enforcement , particularly in the areas of crisis response and traffic stops .
In 2022 , these calls will con- tinue .
Public safety agencies must be proactive in assessing their role in community interac- tions that have historically served as the epicenter for police-community tensions or risk having the changes im- posed upon n them .
Americans are stopped more than 20 million times annually for traffic violations , making it one of the most frequent types of interactions between law enforcement and the public .
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