Episode 25 Part 2: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction

Episode 25 Part 2: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction

September 19, 2025 · 15 min

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This episode explores the role of community policing in addiction recovery and crime reduction through the Madison Area Recovery Initiative.

Part 2 is here! In this follow-up episode, we take a deeper look at the Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI). Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska (Penn State), Captain Joe Balles (retired, Madison Police Department), and Captain Diana Nachtigal (Madison Police Department) share how evidence-based outreach, peer recovery partnerships, and innovative diversion strategies are reshaping the connections between policing, addiction recovery, and community health. More information on MARI can be found here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/community/mari/

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Guests: Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska, Captain Joe Balles, Captain Diana Nachtigal

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Organizations: Madison Area Recovery Initiative, Madison Police Department

Places: Madison, Penn State

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