Recording-2024-12-18T18:14:48.600Z

Overview of Crime and Surveillance

• Discussion on the presence of crime in certain areas.

• Inquiry into the locations where crime is occurring.

• Mention of active surveillance to monitor crime trends.

Native Influence on Crime Trends

• Recognition that certain crime trends are native to specific communities.

• Reflection on historical patterns of crime associated with different ethnic groups.

  • Notably, Irish Catholics were mentioned as a group observed in crime trends before the civil war.

• Current immigrant groups are now seen as new targets in the context of native-born American perspectives.

New Immigrant Groups as Targets

• New immigrant groups arriving in the late 19th century faced increased scrutiny and prejudice.

• Knoxville and Barnes are cited as locations with noted tensions due to recent immigration.

• The societal perception of immigrants is shaped by power dynamics and religious backgrounds.