Austin City Council member sounds alarm on 'disastrous consequences' of defunding police
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Mackenzie Kelly, an Austin City Council member, said that defunding the police in 2020 has led to a staffing shortage and an inability to respond to calls.
"A lot of what we’re seeing happening starting today is coming home to roost from that decision," Kelly said. "And it’s disastrous."
The city now plans to send social workers to respond to "non-emergency" calls to make up for the lack of available officers.
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