Do Cameras Actually Stop Crime? Plus, a Midweek News Medley
Today, Jane is joined by UW Professor of Law and Politics Brie McLemore to discuss the role of surveillance in our city, and how effective cameras can be at decreasing violent crime. Then Jane is joined by contributor Chase Hutchinson and producer Liam Billingham to discuss some of the latest headlines, including renaming Cesar Chavez Park, the potential return of the Sonics, and the potential change to our mail-in voting system here in Washington. Finally, they conclude with our regular arts and culture segment, “Cut To The Chase”.
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