A Community at a Crossroads: Understanding Crime in Pulaski County

About this episode

This episode discusses gun violence in Pulaski County and features local leaders addressing the issue.

Send us Fan Mail Gun violence is devastating Pulaski County families and weakening community bonds. But what if there were proven strategies to interrupt this cycle of violence before more lives are shattered? This episode captures the first of three public meetings where local leaders come together to confront this challenge head-on. Little Rock Police Chief Heath Helton shares encouraging statistics about crime while acknowledging the persistent problem of gun violence, particularly among ...

People in this episode

Guest: Heath Helton

Topics covered

• gun violence
• community safety
• local leadership
• crime statistics
• public meetings

Keywords

• Pulaski County
• gun violence
• community bonds
• crime statistics
• public meetings

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Pulaski County, Little Rock

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