Houselessness, crime, and transit discussed by panel

A panel of six people gathered Wednesday to discuss the intersection of crime, homelessness and media coverage in Tucson, hosted by the Center for Just Journalism and Hey Joe Media.

Pima County Attorney Laura Conover addressed emphasized the need for data-driven, solution-oriented approaches to pedestrian safety and deaths.

Conover highlighted Tucson’s high rate of pedestrian deaths compared to the rest of the country. She said preventing these deaths requires adequate resources including signage, lighting and law enforcement presence…

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