\ud83d\udcdd The Public Safety Beat with Josiah Bates
Josiah BatesNuanced analysis and reporting on violence, policing, and the systems that govern public safety in America. Occasionally, notes on journalism, writing, and good movies and TV.
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Karmelo Anthony, ICE Funding and Falling Crime
Question of the Week
Earlier this week, a Texas jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the 2025 fatal stabbing of fellow high school student Austin Metcalf. The case quickly drew national attention because of the racial dynamics...
Teen Takeovers, gun trafficking and violence prevention
Question of the Week
There’s a new viral phenomenon across the country known as “teen takeovers,” where large groups of young people organize on social media and gather in public spaces, sometimes leading to fights, property damage, and...
Summer Violence, New York City, and Politics
Notes From The Beat — May 29
I’m on a reporting trip and at a journalism conference this week, so I’m keeping the roundup light and just posing a question.
Police Legitimacy, Bail Reform, and January 6
Notes From The Beat — May 22
Question of the Week
Grief, ICE detention, and youth programs
Notes From The Beat — May 15th
Question of the Week
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