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How To Solve Crime - Peter Moskos on New York City’s policing triumph

The Unspeakable Podcast

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Crime Reduction in 1990s NYC

This chapter examines a new book that investigates the substantial decrease in crime rates in New York City during the 1990s. It challenges the assumption that policing has no effect on crime by analyzing leadership, methods, and historical contexts that shaped the era, emphasizing contributions beyond just Giuliani's policies. The discussion also reflects on pressing issues like gun violence and policing practices that inform current law enforcement strategies.

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