Kansas City 'Focused Deterrence' Anti-Crime Plan ALMOST Explained

The only thing that's missing from most explanations . . . 

HOW WILL SO MANY NO SHOW ACTIVIST JOBS FOR SOCIOLOGY MAJORS HELP CURB LOCAL CRIME?!?!

We'll wait for an answer.

In the meantime, here are local progressive activist journalists offering their hype for the tactic . . .

What is “focused deterrence?”

First created in Boston in the 1990s to combat gang violence, focused deterrence is a popular program also called “pulling-levers policing.” It’s based on the idea that crime is typically concentrated among a small number of prolific or repeat offenders. Law enforcement, community groups and social service providers meet with individuals they identify using police intelligence to offer them tailor-made services. They are also warned of the consequences if they don’t cooperate, which include prosecution and jail time.

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What is Kansas City's new 'focused deterrence' antiviolence program SAVE KC?

City leaders are bringing back what they say is an improved "focused deterrence" program to help reduce homicides and gun violence. But critics point to the model's modest, short-term success rates and the way it often targets minorities for "draconian punishment."