Program: "Margin of Safety" (episode 2)
Does your community need its police department? We explore how Minnesota's state and local governments are facing the tough challenges in the "New Normal." See how they're approaching public safety in innovative ways, to redesign programs and services, improve results and cut costs.
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Program Videos
Margin of Safety
00:56:40
Watch the full program.
Redesign & Public Safety
00:02:13
Almanac reporter David Gillette explains the challenges of redesigning public safety services in Minnesota.
Discussions
Public Safety Experts Weigh In
01:08:44
A county judge, sheriff, police chief, criminologist, technology guru and corrections administrator debate the redesign of Minnesota’s public safety services.
Thinking about Public Safety
00:37:44
Brainerd’s community leaders talk about the challenges of redesigning local public safety services.
Program Extras
Helping an Inmate Succeed
00:29:51
Inmate Paul DeBoer meets his Crow Wing County RAP team to see if they’ll help him turn his life around.
Helping Inmates Get There
00:04:46
Making the case for collaboration when it comes to moving inmates from point A to point B.
Juvenile Justice Reform
00:12:12
Changing the mindset of a county—the bumpy road to juvenile justice reform.
New Take on Crime Prevention
00:03:04
Fairmont’s Police Chief explains why he believes early childhood education can bring down crime rates.
