Topic: Ferguson Effect

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Electile Dysfuntion
Episode 769 43:40 - 46:44

769: Electile Dysfuntion

The Ferguson Effect, James Comey vs White House

FBI Director James Comey suggests that a "chill wind" has blown through law enforcement since the Ferguson protests, leading to a "Ferguson effect" where officers are less proactive, potentially causing a rise in violent crime. The White House and various analysts dispute this claim, while former Commissioner Ray Kelly supports Comey's assessment.