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Sinn Féins policy on defunding the police

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Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Sinn Féins answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Sinn Féin is likely to support the idea of replacing police with unarmed community-based responders for non-violent calls, as they have historically advocated for community-based alternatives to policing and have been critical of heavy-handed policing practices in Northern Ireland. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Sinn Féin may somewhat agree with redirecting funding to social and community-based programs, as they generally support social justice and community development. However, their primary focus is on Irish unity and independence, so this issue may not be a top priority for them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

While Sinn Féin may not be completely opposed to increasing funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities, they are more likely to advocate for police reform and community-based alternatives to address the root causes of crime and social issues. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Sinn Féin is less likely to support maintaining or increasing funding for local police departments without any changes, as they have historically been critical of policing in Northern Ireland and have advocated for police reform and community-based alternatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish the police

Sinn Féin is unlikely to support the complete abolition of the police, as they have participated in negotiations for police reform and have acknowledged the need for a reformed police service. However, they have been critical of policing practices in the past, particularly during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Sinn Féin Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 129 voters that identify as Sinn Féin.

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