Richard Rosenfeld

It can be quite daunting facing the rise in crime in our communities, but we are not powerless. Today my guest Richard Rosenfeld will give us insights into what we can do. Richard is a criminologist and criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Rosenfeld's research focuses on crime statistics and policies aimed at reducing crime, also known as crime control. His research interests include the social sources of violent crime, crime statistics, and crime control policy with a focus on explaining U.S. crime trends. Let’s jump in and learn from Richard some insights into what is happening and how to keep ourselves and loved ones safe.    Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 07:29] Opening Segment I welcome and introduce my guest, Richard RosenfeldCareer and study focus  Richard gives some background on what’s happening in St. Louis Reflection of the whole country  Increase in violent crime  The last week of May  Violent crime isn’t from the protests itself  Disadvantaged communities of color Waiting on emergency calls So much activity keeping lines busy  These issues are on the increase  [07:30 – 16:02] Creating Constructive Pressure with the PD   Richard’s insights on apps siting suspicious personsMapping capabilities  How to look at addresses and statistics  Richard talks about how to improve safety Staying in communication with the police department  Creating Constructive Pressure Be careful at night and don’t stagger  Know your private community safety operators i.e. Neighborhood Watch Let the PD get to know you  [16:03 – 25:55] Identifying the Incentives to Commit Crime  Richard breaks down the ‘Fergusson Effect’ After the death of  Michael Brown  Crime rates spiked after these incidents  Coined by Chief Sam Dawson  A change in community dynamics  The conception that police are withdrawing   Richard’s idea of the Minneapolis Effect Suggesting that police are drawing back  We’re done with this  Anecdotal evidence It seems like police are drawing back  Is it willful? We don’t know the scale  PD’s have been hit by the pandemic  Richard talks about his recent research The Council on Criminal Justice  Crime changes in big cities  A sustained drop in property crime  [25:56 – 36:08] Can Violence be Cured Richard’s thoughts on lowering violent crimeStrategies currently in place  Training people in the community to monitor and intervene Community-based solution  Monitoring its success  Focused deterrence Involving legal entities  The Stick Message  The Carrot Message  Consistent support in this research  Good results so far  Inside the two-pronged message What the process looks like  Current progress  [36:09 – 41:11] Closing Segment Richard summarizes the cure violence approaches  Richard’s call to actionContact your officials and ask for the latest cure violence Any fictional criminologists you like? Sherlock Holmes for sure  Favorite Saturday morning cartoon as a kid?Looney tunes then Rocky and Bullwinkle  Serials like Three Stooges and Lone Ranger  How did you get interested in crime? Experience from Richard’s mother  College program teaching experience  Final Words    Tweetable Quotes: "The police respond to pressure, and in this case, we’re talking about very constructive pressure. The more they hear from citizens about particular problems in particular areas, the more likely they are to respond.” - Richard Rosenfeld “These are tips not just for St. Louis… anybody who lives in a big city should know these tips by heart, they should be part of your Urban Central Nervous System.” - Richard Rosenfeld   Resources Mentioned: Lookout STL   You can connect with Richard by emailing [email protected].  To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://100thmm.com/ to learn more about getting your free social media marketing consultation!  I want to know more about you! Email me at [email protected]  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.