Chicago expert on mayoral candidates’ approach to crime

Police officers stand by during a protest in Lincoln Park on June 3, 2020. Lawyers for two Chicago police officers say the city owes about $165 million to cops and supervisors because the city miscalculated the overtime they were paid for over a decade.

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Beyond Vallas and Johnson’s talking points, what can reduce crime in Chicago?

The two candidates have starkly different talking points on how to reduce crime. What does research show is truly effective?

Police officers stand by during a protest in Lincoln Park on June 3, 2020. Lawyers for two Chicago police officers say the city owes about $165 million to cops and supervisors because the city miscalculated the overtime they were paid for over a decade.

Manuel Martinez

By Lynnea Domienik

Paul Vallas has positioned himself as the “tough on crime” candidate. Meanwhile, Brandon Johnson is calling for a comprehensive approach to public safety.

Reset goes beyond the candidates’ rhetoric on crime to understand what’s shaping their views and what research shows about efforts that really work on the ground.

GUEST: Andrew Papachristos, professor of sociology and faculty director of The Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (Corners) at Northwestern University