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Podcast: All Things Crime
Episode: Sgt Betsy Brantner-Smith: Police Are Fighting An Uphill Battle Part 3
Description: Sergeant Betsy Brantner-Smith and Jared Bradley return for the finale of the 3 part series on Police’s Uphill Battle. Specifically, examining why crime has been increasing in the United States and what factors have been contributing to it.The rise of crime and de-policing has led to an influx in homicides, sexual assaults, and carjackings in many urban areas. This has caused many people to be fearful to leave their homes and go out in public, leading to a decrease in economic activity.This situation is further complexed by the open borders in the United St...