Police chiefs in Dane County have agreed to new “use-of-force” tactics that focus on de-escalation and mental health services rather than physical confrontation. The UWPD chief of police joins us to discuss how these changes could be used as a model for other areas of the state. We also explore why we wait in lines.
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Local Task Force Releases Guidelines For Police Use Of Force
Following the killing of 19-year-old Anthony Robinson last year, a special task force was created to establish use-of-force guidelines for Dane County law enforcement. We discuss those guidelines and how they will be implemented in the county.
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Lines, Lines, Everywhere Lines
We take standing in line for granted these days–but it’s actually a surprisingly modern invention. An author explores the history, psychology, and even math behind waiting in a queue.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Susan Riseling Guest
- David Andrews Guest
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