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Boston city councilor wants civilians to direct traffic at construction sites instead of police

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A Boston city councilor has called for a hearing to explore the creation of a new department for civilians who could replace police officers directing traffic at some roadside construction sites.

Pioneer Institute senior fellow Charlie Chieppo joins us to break down the proposal and the contentious history of civilian flagger reform in Massachusetts.

This segment aired on August 4, 2022.

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