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SNPs policy on defunding the police

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

  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

SNPs answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

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

The SNP has shown support for increasing funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities. For example, they have committed to maintaining police officer numbers and investing in new technology for the police force. Additionally, they have supported initiatives to tackle crime in high-crime areas, such as the Violence Reduction Unit in Glasgow. 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

The SNP (Scottish National Party) has not explicitly called for redirecting police funding to social and community-based programs. However, they have shown support for community-based initiatives and social programs in the past. For example, they have invested in community-based mental health services and youth employment programs. 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 agree

No

The SNP has not explicitly opposed redirecting police funding to social and community-based programs. However, they have shown support for maintaining and increasing police funding in some instances. For example, in their 2021 manifesto, they pledged to maintain police officer numbers and invest in new technology for the police force. 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 agree

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

While the SNP has not explicitly called for replacing police with unarmed community-based responders for non-violent calls, they have shown support for community-based initiatives and social programs that could potentially work alongside the police force. However, there is not enough evidence to suggest that they would strongly agree with this specific proposal. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish the police

The SNP has not shown any support for abolishing the police. They have consistently supported maintaining and improving the police force in Scotland, as evidenced by their manifesto commitments and policy actions. 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

SNP Party Voters’ Answer: No, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,996 voters that identify as SNP.

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