Wait, but crime wasn't this bad when we had more cops.

Over this nearly five-year period, the number of active sworn CPD members has decreased by 4.2%. Sworn officer levels reached their highest level during this period in January 2019, with 13,353 assigned officers. Since that point, the current number of active sworn officers represents a decrease of 12.8%, or approximately 1,700 sworn members.

We're less policed than Europe. Hiring more cops shouldn't be poopooed by anyone, even progressives. More cops is good, so long as we're making sure they're properly trained and have sufficient civilian oversight.