Vice President Kamala Harris Calls for Removal of Police Officers from Schools
Vice President Kamala Harris called for the removal of police officers from schools in 2019 to address racial disparities in student discipline. Her comments were part of her criminal justice reform platform during her 2020 presidential bid.
Key Points
- Harris argued for eliminating on-campus police presence to address racial inequities
- Backlash ensued online with concerns over safety implications
- Crime surged nationwide after progressives campaigned against police
- Democrats began distancing themselves from defunding police policies
Pros
- Addressing racial disparities in student discipline
- Reducing juvenile incarceration
- Ending solitary confinement for minors
Cons
- Backlash over safety implications
- Criticism from various individuals including Donald Trump Jr. and Parkland parent Andrew Pollack