Barry Friedman, Author at Valley News

Frank Graham, father of slain teen Ramarley Graham, participates in a silent march to end Stop-and-Frisk policy in New York, Sunday, June 17, 2012. Ramarley Graham was shot and killed after police chased him into his New York home. A New York police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death. Thousands of protesters from civil rights groups walked down New York Citys Fifth Avenue in total silence on Sunday as they marched in defiance of stop-and-frisk tactics employed by city police. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Column: Billions for Public Safety, but What Works?

by Barry Friedman For The Washington PostMarch 18, 2017

Watching the debate in this country over public safety, you’d think some people wish to live securely, while others welcome Armageddon. Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly recently went after “liberal politicians” in Chicago and San Francisco, noting…

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Column: Billions for Public Safety, but What Works?

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