Clearing Corners

Matt and Jarad discuss what the FBI calls the Columbine Effect.

Matt and Jarad discuss the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the many questions left to be answered through the investigation, as well as the security failure at the rally.

Matt and Jarad discuss some challenges facing our country today, and can we fix those challenges. Happy 4th of July from us here at Clearing Corners

From the conviction of a former Auburn, WA. police officer, to the recently charged officers in the Uvalde, TX. school shooting, officers are facing unprecedented times.

Protests are a tool for societal change and a protected act under the 1st Amendment, but these assemblies can also carry controversy, ignorance, bias, and law violations. 

Ambushes continue to be a concern within law enforcement, but can anything be done to prevent them.

Ambushes continue to be a concern within law enforcement, but can anything be done to prevent them.

Matt and Jarad discuss statements made from law enforcement leaders which are controversial...some love and support the statements and some condemn them.

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a stern "Back away" comment from an officer? The interactions you have with police may have a backstory as to why officers respond in the way they do. 

Recent Supreme Court rulings are reported and discussed. Cam and Matt talk about the history of Independence Day, their gratefulness for America's freedoms, and some thoughts concerning some unfortunate trends which could affect our freedoms in the future. 

We tackle the very difficult discussion surrounding the Justice Reinvestment Initiative and the Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. This topic affects everyone. 

Gun control is a hot debate topic across the nation. Is anyone willing to bend when it comes to gun control? Are you/we looking at it through the correct lense? Join us as we discuss this issue in more detail.

Police accountability is two pronged…inward and outward. 

Cam and Matt discuss the newest information released about the Uvalde active shooter incident.

Our nation mourns another mass shooting and we're left trying to make sense of it all. 

You see them portrayed in popular Hollywood shows, but how much do you really know about OMGs? 

Listen in as we report on a couple of recent law enforcement incidents and then discuss a new Baltimore investigations group being implemented. Is the city of Baltimore trailblazing or are they missing their mark? 

We've all seen the news titles which highlight the term “unarmed” while referring to an individual shot by police. What corners did those news titles fail to clear? 

What do Officers deal with and have to consider when deciding to pursue someone on foot? Join us as we discuss this topic with our guest Jarad.

We discuss one of the law enforcement topics being debated nationwide. Join us as we discuss what qualified immunity is and what it is not.

Cam and Matt discuss some law enforcement myths mentioned in a Police1 article.

Police use of force is widely criticized, but the subject isn't as black and white as many people think. 

Cam and Matt are joined by Jarad, where they discuss the controversial topic of police pursuits. 

Every now and then, a temp check is beneficial. We breakdown two recent law enforcement use of force incidents where officers were criminally charged. Could or should these have been avoided? 

We are joined by two K-9 Handlers, where we discuss what these animals mean to law enforcement.

A familiar guest returns to help us tackle some heated current event topics.

Jarad returns to Clearing Corners, where we discuss the need to keep police officers in our schools. 

Matt and Cam end Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing the challenges law enforcement face when dealing with individuals in a mental health crisis. We also answer a listener's questions associated with loved ones and friends who have mental illnesses. 

Cody and Jeff join us again to discuss the need for parental control over children's electronic and social media usage. We also provide parents with some rules and tools for the continuous fight in keeping our children safe.

Cody and Jeff return for a continued conversation about dangerous social media trends and issues.

Clearing Corners welcomes a School Resource Officer and a Middle School Vice Principal, where we begin discussing the social media issues our kids are facing today. 

We finish this three part sexual abuse awareness series by answering a listener's questions and discussing the importance of social media and electronic safety. 

Brook and Solinda are back, where we discuss what to do if a child discloses being a victim of sex abuse.

We are joined by a Child Victim Advocate and a Child Forensic Interviewer, where we discuss their role in reported sex abuse incidents. 

Matt, Cam, and Chris have a discussion surrounding the 2nd Amendment. 

Chris is back, where we discuss the recent Ma'Khia Bryant incident in Columbus and why the officer was justified in the shooting. We also talk about why less lethal weapons weren't an option for the officer. 

We are joined by another guest, Chris, where we discuss the border crisis. 

Matt, Cam, and Jarad express the need to fund the police and discuss the importance of continued training for officers.

We continue our conversation with Jarad and discuss positive influences which can change an individual and communities for the better.

We have a fellow officer join us, where we discuss a possible fix to the subjects discussed in Episodes 1 and 2. We also talk about the theory of systemic racism. 

We discuss the media's bias involving officers use of force. We also talk about why officers enforce certain areas the way they do. 

A look inside how police use of force incidents are reported and who collects the data. 

Misinformation and bias agendas are running rampant in society. Communication, teamwork, and truth are needed now more than ever. Whether it's politics, social issues, or current events, let's assist one another in clearing corners.