Hi @VolkanTopalli! Heard you last night on @wabenews saying how Atlanta is experiencing crime similarly to the rest of the US. You confirmed crime here overall is down & that crime-beleaguered 1999-ATL would love to trade places with 2022-ATL. Do you have clip/link I can post?👍
@Neighbors4ATL @wabenews We are tracking it down from @wabenews and I'll let you know when they respond:)
@VolkanTopalli @wabenews Thanks! Much appreciated, Volkan. It’s critical that people are able to get information from reliable, informed & expert sources…most especially when blowhards like Bill White blast blatant lies & fear-mongering to further their own agenda. Happy 2023 & keep keeping us informed!
@Neighbors4ATL @wabenews I agree with your sentiment, which is why there are researchers at @gsucjc working on creating a publicly available, easy-to-use, and transparent crime database that anyone can play with. Think Zillow for crime info. Democratization of data is a good way to tamp down alarmism.
@VolkanTopalli @Neighbors4ATL @wabenews @gsucjc Thank you Dr. V for your continued commitment to researched-based solution focused violence prevention conversation and “real work” strategies.
@hopehustlerscva @VolkanTopalli @wabenews @gsucjc Yes, we are so fortunate to have Dr. Topalli’s willingness to share his expertise in the field of criminology. If only some people would open their ears & listen.