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The Glenn Show
Peter Moskos – The Extraordinary NYC Crime Drop
Jan 17, 2025
Peter Moskos, a professor at John Jay College and former Baltimore police officer, shares insights from his book on New York City's crime drop in the 1990s. He discusses the challenges policing faced post-2015 and critiques police abolitionists. The conversation touches on the lack of unarmed black men being shot recently, the Ferguson Effect, and the complicated racial disparities in law enforcement. Moskos also reflects on police pride from the 90s and the ongoing debates about pretextual stops and police accountability.
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- The 1990s crime drop in NYC resulted from data-driven policing strategies like CompStat, fostering accountability and community collaboration.
- Significant improvements in public safety during the 1990s led to revitalized neighborhoods, reduced intergenerational trauma, and increased economic activity.
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The Evolution of Policing in New York City
The conversation highlights the significant transformation of policing in New York City during the 1990s, particularly focusing on the drastic drop in crime rates. Key figures, such as Bill Bratton and Jack Maple, were pivotal in implementing data-driven strategies like CompStat, which emphasized accountability within the police force and proactive crime prevention. These changes began to bear fruit as murder rates plummeted from nearly 2000 annually to under 300 in subsequent years. This remarkable decline in crime was attributed not only to improved policing strategies but also to community engagement and collaboration with various organizations.
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