Crime Isn’t Rising, But ‘Dystopian Capitalism’ Makes Us Think It Is

Rania Khalek- The news is filled with headlines about crime and the need for more police. But is crime rising? And does policing achieve what it says?

In the United States, the mainstream media plays a large role in establishing a false perception of crime and causing panic. Part of this is the consistent promotion of more police as a solution, even when the evidence says the opposite.

Civil Rights Corps attorney Kiah Duggins, who litigates against police abuse and unconstitutional bail practices, debunks this myth.

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