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It can be quite daunting facing the rise in crime in our communities, but we are not powerless. Today my guest Richard Rosenfeld will give us insights into what we can do. Richard is a criminologist and criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Rosenfeld's research focuses on crime statistics and policies aimed at reducing crime, also known as crime control. His research interests include the social sources of violent crime, crime statistics, and crime control policy with a focus on explaining U.S. crime trends. Let’s jump in and learn from Richard some insights into what is happening and how to keep ourselves and loved ones safe.    Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 07:29] Opening Segment I welcome and introduce my guest, Richard RosenfeldCareer and study focus  Richard gives some background on what’s happening in St. Louis Reflection of the whole country  Increase in violent crime  The last week of May  Violent crime isn’t from the protests itself  Disadvantag