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Finding Alternatives to Traditional Police Responses
38:55 - 47:11 (08:16)
San Francisco's street crisis response team is responding to non-violent 911 calls involving mental health issues or noise complaints, rather than calling the police, in an effort to reduce violence and foster better relationships within the community. Amidst record lows in the number of officers and a national crisis in law enforcement, communities are seeking alternative solutions to addressing public safety needs.
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San Francisco's liberal values often lead to negative attention, but when comparing crime statistics to other cities, it's not too different.
38:55 - 41:27 (02:32)
Summary
San Francisco's liberal values often lead to negative attention, but when comparing crime statistics to other cities, it's not too different. Social media and technology contribute to the perception problem.
ChapterFinding Alternatives to Traditional Police Responses
EpisodeRethinking Crime and Punishment With San Francisco’s Mayor
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The cost of public safety measures, such as adding more police officers, can be expensive for taxpayers, but it is important to keep people safe.
41:27 - 43:04 (01:36)
Summary
The cost of public safety measures, such as adding more police officers, can be expensive for taxpayers, but it is important to keep people safe. However, some argue that these measures do not address the core issues of crime and violence in a community.
ChapterFinding Alternatives to Traditional Police Responses
EpisodeRethinking Crime and Punishment With San Francisco’s Mayor
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
San Francisco's record low numbers of police officers and a lack of recruitment has led to a national crisis in law enforcement.
43:04 - 47:11 (04:07)
Summary
San Francisco's record low numbers of police officers and a lack of recruitment has led to a national crisis in law enforcement. The city is responding by exploring alternative response teams to mitigate issues that don't require police intervention.