The increased scrutiny of law enforcement in Ferguson, MO after the shooting death of Michael Brown in 2014 caused them to "de-police" (conduct fewer stops, searches, and arrests). This de-policing had "no appreciable effect on total, violent, or property crime rates."

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The increased scrutiny of law enforcement in Ferguson, MO after the shooting death of Michael Brown in 2014 caused them to "de-police" (conduct fewer stops, searches, and arrests). This de-policing had "no appreciable effect on total, violent, or property crime rates."