Most Americans think changes to policing are necessary — CBS News poll

In a new CBS News Poll, most Americans think changes to policing are necessary

/ CBS Newsof police procedures, large bipartisan majorities believe at least some changes are necessary. Partisans do differ on the extent of change needed and the urgency of police reform generally: Democrats say major changes are needed; Republicans say minor ones would suffice. Democrats consider police reform a high priority; Republicans, less so.

People's feelings about police in their own community are related to their views on the need for police reform more broadly. Race has long played a role in views of police. Black Americans are more apt to report feeling a mix of both protected and threatened by police in their area, whereas most White Americans feel just protected.

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