Policing Perceptions: Crime Stats and Beyond

This week I have the privilege of talking with Peter Moskos—a sociologist, former Baltimore City police officer, and expert on criminal justice and policing. His forthcoming book, Back from the Brink: Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop, is a must read when it drops in March.

We start off with a discussion of the latest crime statistics. How and where are we getting these numbers? Is this data actually correct? Peter tells us why he’s skeptical before diving into the reasons behind the 2020-2021 crime spike. We then move towards politics: Why does the left not care about public order? We chat about how white progressives tend to impose a utopian and foolish vision of public safety.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation on all things policing!

A transcript of this podcast is available on the post page on the website.

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