The topic: The number of reported property crimes dropped by nearly 20% in the past year in Salem, and the change in drug laws prompts the Salem Police Department to shift away from personal possession cases.

Today’s guest: Ardeshir Tabrizian, Salem Reporter’s public safety and housing reporter.

Our media partnership: Salem Reporter is teaming up with KMWV 98.3 FM for weekday morning presentations on the stories of the day.

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