Rethinking Security and Crime Narratives

This chapter examines the potential benefits of employing retired veterans and law enforcement officials for campus security while advocating for budget reallocations to support this initiative. The discussion critically analyzes the media's role in shaping narratives around crime and violence, focusing on racial dynamics and societal perceptions. Emphasizing the need for honesty in crime statistics, the speakers confront biases that complicate public sympathy and accountability in discussions of violence.