Exactly this. A lot of experts are saying the "defund the police" slogan hurt Biden and Democrats. And to a degree its true, but not because people are all afraid of the changes we want. Its because they are misled by the media and conservatives to think they are crazy anarchists who want no police and for criminals to run wild. Thats how the right responds to "defund the police" and it puts us on the back foot. "reform the police" is better. When presented with the explanation, most people will support it, and a few will say "oh you mean defund, durr thats bad." Its about framing the debate first.