Did you know that there are very strong correlations between animal abuse and crimes against humans? A 2001-2004 study by the Chicago Police Department found that of those arrested for animal crimes, 65% had been arrested for battery against another person. With crime on the rise across Houston, podcast hosts Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist sit down with Crime Stoppers of Houston’s CEO Rania Mankarious to discuss the topic further and they address the important role animals play in our community.