Reducing Crime
#43 (Walter Katz)
Jan 26, 2022
Walter Katz, Vice President of Criminal Justice for Arnold Ventures, discusses police oversight, public safety budgets, and minimizing police involved shootings. The podcast also explores the effectiveness of social workers vs police officers, the emotional toll of the criminal justice system, challenges in reducing police-involved shootings, determining consequences for mistakes in public policy, and rethinking police response to mental health problems.
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- Civilian oversight is crucial in ensuring police accountability, particularly in controversial use of force incidents.
- Investing in comprehensive police training programs is essential, focusing on decision-making skills and de-escalation tactics.
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Civilian oversight models and crisis response
The podcast episode explores the importance of civilian oversight models and crisis response in the police service. It discusses the role of civilian policymakers and their responsibilities in ensuring accountability around police use of force, particularly in controversial police shootings. The need for transparent and trustworthy investigations is emphasized, and the potential impact of external investigations on improving police accountability is considered.
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