In a new Brookings Institute commentary, experts explain why they believe Atlanta is not the blueprint for public safety reform. Through their analysis, they make the comparison to policing in Baltimore and St. Louis to highlight what does and doesn’t work, particularly following the creation of the heavily protested Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known to critics as ‘Cop City.’ Ali Sewell, a sociology professor at Emory University, and Keon Gilbert, a fellow at The Brookings Institution in governance studies and a professor of public health at Saint Louis University, talk more about their report.

 

Elisabeth Omilami, the daughter of the late civil rights leaders Juanita and Hosea Williams, is a longtime actor, humanitarian and civil rights activist. She currently serves as the president of Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless. For “Closer Look’s” Women’s History Month series, “Piloting the Journey,” Omilami reflects on her journey and talks more about her ongoing efforts to combat hunger and poverty.

In a new <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/articles/is-atlantas-cop-city-the-answer-to-public-safety/">Brookings Institute</a> commentary, experts explain why they believe Atlanta is not the blueprint for public safety reform. Through their analysis, they make the comparison to policing in Baltimore and St. Louis to highlight what does and doesn&rsquo;t work, particularly following the creation of the heavily protested Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known to critics as &lsquo;Cop City.&rsquo; <a href="https://sociology.emory.edu/people/bios/Sewell-Alyasah%20A..html#:~:text=Sewell-,Alyasah%20A.,Professor%20%26%20Winship%20Distinguished%20Research%20Professor">Ali Sewell</a>, a sociology professor at Emory University, and <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/people/keon-l-gilbert/">Keon Gilbert</a>, a fellow at The Brookings Institution in governance studies and a professor of public health at Saint Louis University, talk more about their report.
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/therealelisabethomilami/">Elisabeth Omilami</a>, the daughter of the late civil rights leaders Juanita and Hosea Williams, is a longtime actor, humanitarian and civil rights activist. She currently serves as the president of <a href="https://4hosea.org/">Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless</a>. For &ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo; Women&rsquo;s History Month series, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/piloting-the-journey/">&ldquo;Piloting the Journey,&rdquo;</a> Omilami reflects on her journey and talks more about her ongoing efforts to combat hunger and poverty.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.