Combatting Crime With The Community

Combatting Crime With The Community

We explore the effectiveness of "neighborhood watch" programs as crime-fighting tools.

Neighborhood watch programs are designed to help residents keep an eye out for each other. But how effectively do they combat crime? We explore what makes for strong community policing in neighborhoods across our region.

Guests

Samantha Nolan

At-Large Member,Chief's Citizen Advisory Council, Neighborhood Watch Trainer

Stephen Mastrofski

University Professor,Department of Criminology, Law and Society and Director of the Center for Justice Leadership and Management at George Mason University

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The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.