Kalamazoo & You - KDPS Year End Review
In this episode of Kalamazoo & You, Communications Manager for the City of Kalamazoo, Michael Smith, sits down with Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief David Boysen to discuss the 2025 year end crime statistics and other various topics regarding police work, technology improvements, and ongoing community outreach efforts of the public safety department.
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Introduction and Overview
00:38 Chief Boysen on Crime Data and Safety
01:06 Crime Trends and Strategies
02:56 Impact of the Pandemic on Crime
05:00 Community Perception and Safety
12:06 Use of Technology in Crime Reduction
16:32 Community Initiatives and Partnerships
23:00 Recruitment and Community Engagement
