Responding to Dawgology here. For simplicity sake I'll just go by A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

A. I still think there's somewhat of a self-fulfilling prophecy in that police are more likely to be called on a POC. Just look at George Floyd versus that other guy who used a fake $20. One is dead and the other has a funny story to tell about the time he tried to use a counterfeit bill. But I think you hit the nail on the head with why the system is really bad. It's poverty. Poor people are ****ed by it. Regardless of color.

1. I think the software to search shouldn't be that hard to maintain, its the hardware and storage that would be the tough part. We have phones that can broadcast to millions of people currently. I find it hard to believe that we can't afford the cameras themselves. I think the spending point gets covered with 4. Something tells me we have way too much of a budget going somewhere that it shouldn't.

2. Not sure if there is anyone left disagreeing with this tbh.

3. Internal Affairs is supposed to be this unit but that hasn't worked in the past. This is honestly the toughest one. Not sure what to make of it, but the simplest strategy to me is ending it and then building from scratch. I think the way it is now is beyond repair. Obviously you wouldn't want officers sued for discharging a taser. So there does have to be middle ground I agree. Where that is and how that is ironed out is for someone more well versed than me to layout.

4. Nothing to add.

5. It's a tough one. But I think there's nothing wrong with aiming and being at the ready to fire. Not saying to not be in position. But de-escalation should be the key. If someone is posing a threat to pull out a gun there's nothing wrong with having it aimed IMO (if you are properly trained.) Once they draw the gun into sight (make a sudden movement for it, etc.) then that's another story. My point is we shouldn't be shooting people however many times the dude with the hammer got shot because we thought he had a gun. You should have visible proof and intent to shoot from the perp to discharge the weapon. Not just a hunch they may pull it on you.