Problem: A central argument of activists who aim to convince governments to defund the police is that: a. crime rates overall have been dropping over the last 30 years, as such there is a smaller need for police services than there was previously. b. police forces are fundamentally corrupt and leaders are funneling money into their own pockets rather than providing services. c. the funds spent policing would be more effective providing community supports in areas like mental health. d. many police forces have explicitly racist policies in both their hiring practices and their behaviour in the community.