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Behind the Lens episode 221: ‘A force multiplier’

The Orleans Parish DA's office is using new predictive analytics software they say can help combat crime. Some critics are concerned. And annual A through F letter grades are in — what that means for schools.
by Carolyne Heldman

This week on Behind the Lens, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office is implementing new predictive analytics software they say can help combat crime in certain areas — and that even modest, strategic changes can deter future illegal activity and a pilot program was just launched to test that theory. Some critics are concerned.

School report cards are in. The Louisiana Department of Education released its annual A through F letter grades for local schools and, as expected, some are in trouble.

Our guests this week are Lens reporters Nick Chrastil, Marta Jewson and managing editor Katy Reckdahl. 

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music 60’s Quiz Show by Podington Bear soundofpicture.com. 

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Carolyne Heldman

Carolyne Heldman Rovira has been in media for 35 years, and is currently the podcast host and producer for Behind The Lens. Heldman served as executive director at Aspen Public Radio, an NPR affiliate, where she launched four weekly news, public affairs, and cultural affairs programs. She has been a guest lecturer at Tulane University, is a frequent guest and moderator for the Aspen Institute, Rocky Mountain Institute, and the American Enterprise Institute.

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