Policemag.com Op-Ed by Citizens Behind the Badge Advisory Council Member Louis F. Quijas: State Control of Local Police Departments Has Merit
We need to ask whether traditional local control still serves the public interest, or whether it is time to consider expanded state oversight of municipal agencies.
Louis F. Quijas
June 17th, 2025
“Reimagining public safety” has become a rallying cry, a call to rethink how we reduce harm, rebuild trust, and keep communities safe. But too often, these conversations stop at policing policies, training, or budget shifts. Often missing is a more foundational question: How are police departments managed, and who should hold that authority?
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