The author is an idiot, or think his readers are idiots.
“Defunding” has not yet happened. All the proposed cuts we’ve heard about have yet to occur.
And Austin’s increase of 60% was from a very, very low baseline.
So, the supposed “cause” has not occurred but he attributes increases to it.
From July 1st. Over a month ago.
New York City passes budget with $1 billion cut to NYPD amid City Hall protest
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — City Council passed the New York City budget late Tuesday night, a budget which includes redistributing $1 billion from the NYPD budget.
Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the massive police department cuts and reduced expenses as part of NYPD reform.
https://abc7ny.com/defund-police-protesters-black-lives-matter-mayor-bill-de-blasio/6284680/