Hang Up, Don’t Shoot

About this episode

The episode discusses Vallejo PD's new anti-gun violence strategy involving outreach to potential offenders.

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Vallejo PD’s latest anti-gun violence strategy? A phone call and a heartfelt “please don’t.” Teaming up with the Center for Urban Excellence, they’ll identify likely offenders and politely ask them to make better choices—backed by millions in grant money and a refreshing lack of measurable goals. Don’t worry, though- criminal accountability is in there somewhere. Just not up front. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copst...

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Sherwin, Scott Thorsen, Shaun Ferguson

Topics covered

• anti-gun violence
• community trust
• policing strategies
• criminal accountability
• urban excellence

Keywords

• gun violence
• policing
• community trust
• Vallejo
• urban excellence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vallejo PD, Center for Urban Excellence

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