The Big Three in Policing: Crime, Race, and Capacity

Conversations on Public Safety: The Den

In this episode, Jessica, Steve, Rodney, and Harold dive into the primary challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in their efforts to reform, connect with their communities, and address crime effectively.

Throughout the conversation, they touch on the superficial nature of some reforms, the impact of organizational bureaucracy, and the difficulties of navigating large, complex agencies as opposed to smaller police departments. They discuss the relationship between community engagement and fighting violent crime and question the repeated use of standard strategies despite limited success.

They also highlight the importance of agencies understanding and addressing the root causes of violence and crime, especially among young men of color, and the systemic issues that lead to a lack of opportunities in these communities.

Topics Covered:

• Why do departments keep repeating ineffective strategies?
• The correlation between fighting violent crime and constitutional policing
• Identifying the factors that contribute to violence outside of poverty
• The issue of talking about gun violence within communities
• Why departments need to address the systemic causes of the disproportionate violence on young Black men
• The role community involvement has in reducing heavy-handed policing
• The need for strong leadership within law enforcement to drive change

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