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What does ‘defund the police’ mean, and what would it look like in Philly?

"Defund the police" is a rallying cry that has sparked a widespread conversation. We break down what it means.

Protesters take a knee on Walnut Street in front of a row of police officers during a Justice For George Floyd protest on June 2, 2020.
Protesters take a knee on Walnut Street in front of a row of police officers during a Justice For George Floyd protest on June 2, 2020.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer