CHICAGO – If you're concerned about the safety of your neighborhood while protesters are demanding police be defunded, you're not alone. Indeed, most Americans value the role of the police and worry that increasing criticism of cops will make their communities less safe. Black Americans are the most concerned, a new Rasmussen Report says.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 63% of American Adults still regard being a police officer as one of the most important jobs in our country today, down only slightly from 68% three years ago. Twenty-six percent (26%) disagree, up from 19% in the earlier survey. Eleven percent (11%) are not sure.
