The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Most 911 Calls Don’t Need An Urgent Police Response, So Should Chicago Change Its Policing Strategy?

Episode Summary

A report on policing alternatives looked at over 4 million 911 calls from 2022 in Chicago and in seven other cities. It found that most were unrelated to urgent safety needs, spurring calls from advocates for more alternative policing strategies.

Episode Notes

A report on policing alternatives looked at over 4 million 911 calls from 2022 in Chicago and in seven other cities. It found that most were unrelated to urgent safety needs, spurring calls from advocates for more alternative policing strategies.

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Rachel Hinton

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