Heat waves precipitate more crimes in poor areas, study in L.A. finds

John MacDonald of the School of Arts and Sciences discussed the effects of heat waves on crime rates in low-income neighborhoods. “From a policy perspective, I think it’s pretty clear that when there is a heat wave, there should be more attention to not just where the police are devoted, but also where community crime prevention resources can be put in place,” he said.

・ From The Wall Street Journal