E707 The Truth About BLM Impacts Have Been Published: Understanding Crime Surge Post BLM Protests and Implications for Policing

In this pivotal episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we delve deep into the intricate relationship between community protests, the inception of movements like Black Lives Matter (BLM), and the subsequent effects on urban crime rates.

 

Leveraging insights from a recent study published in the Journal of Urban Economics, we shed light on the pressing concerns around community safety, police-community relationships, and the broader implications for urban settings.

 

Interpreting the Data: Unpacking the study’s findings, we explore the connection between the BLM protests and an 11.5% surge in reported murders over the subsequent five years.

 

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding that while statistics provide a snapshot, the real stories lie within communities. The rise in crime rates isn’t just a statistic but impacts real people, families, and neighborhoods. 

 

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