The Lubbock Police Department increased their presence in an East Lubbock neighborhood following an uptick in gun violence earlier this year, and the data shows their tactics are working. While older residents welcome the added police presence, younger members feel it’s bordering on harassment. On this episode of Listen in, Lubbock, we look at the complicated relationship between police and the mostly minority, East Lubbock community—a relationship that has historical roots—and how the Lubbock Police Department is working to gain trust.
Guests:
Matt Stell, evening anchor at KLBK
Andy Wilkinson, Historian
Related articles:
From the Southwest Collection:
University Daily article, September 15, 1971 "Blacks debate the reason why"
West Texas Times article, September 16, 1971 "City Calm after Three Days Disturbances - Unrest"
LPD substation coverage:
From Matt Stell at KLBK, "First LPD 'substation' set to open this summer in east Lubbock"
