#1,856 - From Defund Police to Double Pay for Overtime: Policing in Portland

What if your city's mayor decided to offer double overtime to police officers? Would it be a successful strategy, or a costly misstep? Join us as we dissect Mayor Ted Wheeler's proposal amid Portland's understaffed police bureau. We're going to get real about potential burnouts, and whether pouring the budget into overtime pay might be a missed opportunity to bring fresh blood into the force. And with the recent uptick in sworn employees, we'll also discuss what this might mean for public safety.<br/><br/>So, you think you know all about the challenges of law enforcement? Well, think again! This episode takes you deep into Portland's daytime ban on homeless encampments and what it entails in terms of enforceability. We're also going to discuss how the city's budget deficit is playing a role in law enforcement. Unearth the reality of the situation as we question the effectiveness of the ban on those living in poverty and homelessness, and whether pursuing jail time is realistically an option. This episode is guaranteed to leave you questioning your preconceptions about city policy and public safety. Don't miss it!Support the show🛍️ Merch - https://Store.ReasonableTV.com/<br/><br/>🌟 Go PREMIUM with Reasonable+ for uncensored access to our entire content library: https://ReasonableTV.com/<br/><br/>💬 JOIN our FREE Discord Community! Share stories, chat with fellow enthusiasts, and stay in the loop: https://discord.com/invite/uJGWFpgDcY<br/><br/>👍🏼 SMASH that LIKE button & SUBSCRIBE for daily videos that dive into the latest news! https://youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople<br/><br/>📲 Stay connected and never miss an update!<br/><br/>🔗 Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople<br/>🔗 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewsForReasonablePeople<br/>🔗 iTunes - https://apple.co/2MkFziJ<br/>🔗 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Dh8EoL