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Posts tagged public safety

#138: Police Reform from a Rare Perspective

Since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May of 2020, many governments, commissions, and organizations have come out with plans to change police departments. What does this look like when the leaders of a reform effort are African American, from law enforcement, and female?

InterviewsDavid HarrisMay 11, 2021Karol Mason, john jay college, reform, public safety, women in law enforcement, 121-150

#47: What Citizens in High Crime Areas Think About Police

Americans who live in high-crime neighborhoods often get portrayed as anti-police, but an Urban Institute study released in February shows something different: strong respect for the law and a willingness to help with public safety.

InterviewsDavid HarrisApril 18, 2017Brentin Mock, Urban Institute, public safety, CityLab, 31-60