Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Policing In America Vs. Policing In Rochester

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdTljKM9NNQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdTljKM9NNQ

There’s a disparity in America among blacks’ and whites’ views of violence against civilians by police. Nearly three quarters of black residents surveyed recently by the Associated Press consider violence against civilians by police officers an extremely or very serious problem. That’s compared to 20% of white residents surveyed. At the same time, many Americans, regardless of race, believe violence against police is a very serious problem in the US.

The growing contention between law enforcement and some city residents throughout the country can be seen everywhere from social media and blog posts to magazines and TV news programs. So what does that all mean for Rochester? Where do things stand between our officers and our residents? Rochester Police Chief Michael Ciminelli joins the conversation on this Need to Know segment.