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An Iowa Town: As Immigration Increases – Crime Rates Fall

A Police Chief's Story from Storm Lake, Iowa

Mark Prosser, the Chief of Police in Storm Lake, IA talks about how the crime rate there has fallen as the town’s immigrant population grows. He tells Ali about his policing strategy, how the town has embraced new residents, and how President Trump’s policies may make people fearful of reporting crimes for fear of deportation.

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