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Charles Fain Lehman on Why Cities Got Safer

Society
United States
Started July 01, 2026

Yascha Mounk and Charles Fain Lehman explore how strategic policing drove the decline in violent crime—and why Baltimore was left behind

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jul 01, 2026
Investing in community programs alongside strategic policing is essential to sustain the decline in crime and ensure equitable safety for all neighborhoods.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jul 01, 2026
The notion that strategic policing alone made cities safer can undermine the significance of community trust and engagement in crime prevention efforts.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jul 01, 2026
Strategic policing has played a crucial role in reducing violent crime in cities, proving that targeted law enforcement efforts can yield positive results.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jul 01, 2026
While some cities have seen crime decline, the failure of strategic policing in Baltimore highlights the need for broader systemic reforms beyond law enforcement.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jul 01, 2026
The relationship between policing and crime rates is complex; attributing safety solely to strategic policing overlooks other contributing social factors.
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