Monday, June 28, 2021

CRIME IN AMERICA - The Biden Plan

"Examining Biden’s 5-part plan to tackle rising violent crime ratesPBS NewsHour 6/23/2021

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SUMMARY:  President Joe Biden is renewing his push to curb the current rise in violent crime, including homicides, in the United States.  With a special focus on crime involving guns, Biden laid out his proposals, such as investing in police and community violence intervention programs, in a public address Wednesday.  White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor reports.

 

 

"Investing in police important to rebuild community trust, Cedric Richmond saysPBS NewsHour 6/23/2021

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SUMMARY:  To discuss President Joe Biden's push to curb rising violent crime, and how investing in police will help achieve that end, Judy Woodruff is joined by Cedric Richmond.  Richmond is a senior advisor to the President and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

 

 

"Biden is increasing investment in police. Will it increase officer accountability?PBS NewsHour 6/23/2021

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SUMMARY:  To get a different perspective on President Joe Biden's push to curb rising violent crime and how increased investment in law enforcement will impact police reform, Judy Woodruff speaks with DeRay McKesson.  He's a co-founder of Campaign Zero, which aims to end violent acts by police.



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