Morning Wire From Cincinnati to NYC: Why Public Safety Feels Fragile
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Aug 9, 2025 Join Rafael Mangual, a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author focused on criminal justice reform, as he sheds light on the pressing issues of public safety. He discusses the surge in urban violence and the challenges faced by local police in maintaining order. The conversation explores the complex racial dynamics around justice perceptions in America, especially post-George Floyd. Mangual also emphasizes the urgent need to address mental health in public safety and critiques political promises in light of recent crime rates.
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Rare But Trust-Eroding Violence
- Violent incidents remain statistically rare occurrences.
- But they erode our sense of security when they spread into everyday public spaces.
Bystander Joy Signals Cultural Decay
- Filming and laughter during brutal attacks reveal a deeper cultural problem.
- Rafael Mangual warns such normalized reactions make violence feel less aberrant in society.
Policing Strain Slows Responses
- Police departments face recruitment and retention declines amid rising calls for service.
- Rafael Mangual explains strained resources force hard tradeoffs, slowing responses to large gatherings.
