The discussion over undue violence by police — especially against minorities — is long overdue.
The answer, however, is reform, not the dismantling of the thousands of departments across the country, as some are proposing.
Because for every bad actor, there are many, many good ones.
Most police officers have stellar records, according to a recent study at Bowling Green State University, and take their duties to protect citizens and communities to heart. The small fraction of police officers who do not, are repeat offenders.