Episode 25 Part 2: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction

Update: 2025-09-19

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Part 2 is here!

In this follow-up episode, we take a deeper look at the Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI). Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska (Penn State), Captain Joe Balles (retired, Madison Police Department), and Captain Diana Nachtigal (Madison Police Department) share how evidence-based outreach, peer recovery partnerships, and innovative diversion strategies are reshaping the connections between policing, addiction recovery, and community health.

More information on MARI can be found here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/community/mari/

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Episode 25 Part 2: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction

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Episode 25 Part 2: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction

The Social Science Research Institute

Episode 25 Part 2: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction