The Problem with Policing
Source: A live tracker by Campaign Zero
Police killed 1,314 people in the U.S. in 2025.
estimated civilian injuries are caused by law enforcement officers annually.
250,000
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Police stops are linked to increased depressive symptoms in youth, with impacts twice as strong for young Black men
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School-based law enforcement is associated with greater crime and an increase in exclusionary discipline
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Research shows that negative police encounters are linked with lower levels of voting and civic engagement and contributes to community fragmentation
Contrary to popular belief, spending on police has increased
Los Angeles County Sheriff's total budget. 1-4 scale indicates 1 billion.
Billions spent on reforms like body-worn cameras show mixed or negative results
Civilian oversight bodies often lack real investigative authority
"Community policing" has functioned largely as a public relations strategy, not a safety intervention