UC Foundation Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Rick Dierenfeldt joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to share insights on road rage prevention, emphasizing calm responses and awareness. He also discussed federal oversight of the Washington, D.C. police department and its implications for law enforcement. Dierenfeldt provided an overview of criminal justice coursework…
Dr. Rick Dierenfeldt Discusses the Drop in Crime Across the US on Jed & JR Mornings
Rick Dierenfeldt highlighted the recent decline in U.S. crime rates, attributing much of the progress to strong partnerships between UTC and local law enforcement. He spoke about UTC’s Violence Reduction Initiative, developed in collaboration with Chattanooga Police, which employs data‑driven strategies—like reopening cases, tracking crime guns, and using trauma‑informed interventions. These efforts have been instrumental in…