We shouldn't defund the police, we must invest to protect

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ, explains new nill to invest in law enforcement as he argues we cannot cut or defund our way to safer communities and better police departments.

You cannot cut or defund your way to safer communities and better police departments.

One thing is clear: We need to ensure our officers and police departments have all the tools they need to fight crime and protect themselves, our families, and our communities. To build a future with less crime and save lives, we must invest to protect. Whether that’s a road or a school, despite what some have proposed, you don’t get there by cutting or defunding. You need to invest, not defund.