“Questioning someone who is acting as a lookout for a burglary might not result in an arrest, because there is not enough evidence of a crime in progress to support one, but that intervention will likely avert the break-in.”

American conservative political commentator, essayist, lawyer, and author

Heather Mac Donald is an American conservative political commentator, essayist, lawyer, and author. She is known for her writings on criminal justice, policing, and public policy, and for her opposition to criminal justice reform. She is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of its City Journal. Her work often argues for strong support of police and examines debates over crime, law enforcement, and reform.