In this episode, Dr. Rachelle Brackney discusses the impact of national incidents on local perceptions of policing. She highlights a study that found negative sentiments towards police increase when national media coverage of police brutality incidents increases. Dr. Brackney also examines recent cases of police misconduct and violence, including the high costs to taxpayers and the impact on communities. She emphasizes the need to reconsider the idea that localized policing shapes perceptions, as larger incidents often have a more significant influence. The episode concludes with a call to share the podcast and engage with the audience.
