If cutting police budgets across the country becomes the norm, then many people will feel more vulnerable, particularly rich and middle-class folks who have a different experience and relationship with the police for various (obvious) reasons. There have also been studies showing how more cops on the street reduces tax on the system by being a significant deterrent to crime with much less arrests. Some poorer communities already lack police manpower as is. Obviously it's up for voters and taxpayers to decide in the places they live, but as a general rule I'm curious how much traction this could get across the country. I'm projecting in terms of where I think this may be heading, but it's clear the optics of cutting funding for the police will please a certain segment of people and play very well.
While the cops may have shown a penchant to abuse their power too often with citizens and protesters, particularly the last week and a half, what they have demonstrated poorly is the ability to protect cities under siege from certain groups people who want to burn them down (A lot stems from inadequate leadership at the top). Reduced police forces will not improve that situation the next time people have a beef with the system. Obviously better training is needed for these situations as well, which could make up the difference. So logically I stated how the wealthy and middle-class would deal with reduced manpower should it become politically motivated.