You And The Law Podcast Show

Join us tonight at 6 PM CST streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube for another informative conversation. With our guests, Pastor Michael Murphy Sr, chaplain with the Akron, Ohio Police Department, and Deputy Chief Victor McDowell with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department in Cleveland, Ohio. As we discuss policing and the faith-based community. The relationship between Black churches and law enforcement in the United States has been complex and multifaceted, often marked by periods of tension and noncollaboration between the two.

Join the hosts, chiefs, with You And The Law Podcast on Wednesday at 6PM CST as they discuss the Use of the Military in Civil Law Enforcement. Recently, the police chief requested that the New Mexico Governor deploy some members of the Albuquerque National Guard to assist the police department. They are needed to help the strained police force confront a crisis of violent crime and fentanyl use. But critics say the Guard's deployment to the streets of Albuquerque puts citizen-soldiers into a fraught role. Should they be required to wear body cameras, as Albuquerque police officers are? What if they get into a physical confrontation while securing the perimeter of a volatile crime scene?

Join the hosts, chiefs, with You And The Law Podcast on Thursday with their guest Irene Reyes-Smith. A motivational speaker, community activist, entrepreneur, former DC Metropolitan Police Officer, and the author of The Badge, Women In Blue, and Surviving The Badge. Irene showed love and compassion for her community and worked tirelessly in various positions throughout her 30-year tenure with the DC Metropolitan Police Department until her retirement in June of 2021.

If your teen is a victim of a school shooting, attends a school where one happened, or learns about one from the news or social media, this traumatic event could seriously affect their mental health. They may experience anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. As a parent, it's critical that you know how to best support them. After the most recent school shooting in Dallas, Texas, where a 17-year-old student shot and injured at least four other students. Has left many parents worried about their children's safety at school. Join the chief on Thursday at 6PM CST. According to the Washington Post, more than 311,000 students at 331 schools have experienced gun violence on campus since the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

Rev. Markel Hutchins is the President & Chief Executive Officer. he is the visionary behind MovementForward, Incorporated and the One Congregation One Precinct (OneCOP) initiative. Rev. Hutchins has earned a national reputation advocating fairness and equality. He has held senior leadership positions in numerous organizations and is among the nation's leading voices on an array of issues, including human and civil rights, national politics, social justice, peace, and other matters of public interest. On Thursday at 6PM CST. He will join the host chiefs with You And The Law Podcast as they discuss community engagement and policing in America and the many initiatives under MovementForward Faith and Blue, PLECET, LECEN, LECET, The Torch Awards, and OneCop. How are these initiatives working on building ongoing partnerships between local law enforcement agencies, communities, and faith-based Organizations across the United States?

Join the host Chiefs this Thursday at 6pm CST. Streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube. For another episode with this week's guest, Alicia Andrews, who serves as the chairwoman of the Oklahoma Democratic. Before that, she served for two years as the party secretary. She is the first African American to hold the position of party chairwoman. Alicia is an active member of the DNC and Association of State Democratic Committees, serving on the Executive Committee as the Vice President of the Midwest Region, the Co-Chair of the Training Committee, and a member of the steering committee of the Rural Council.

March is Women's History Month. This month, the host's chiefs Virgil Green and Keith Humphrey are recognizing Black Women who have made history and are serving in leadership roles. Join the host Chiefs this Thursday at 6 pm CST. Streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube. For another episode With their powerhouse guest of Black women who are making significant strides in leadership roles, both historically and currently, though they face ongoing barriers to full representation and advancement in various sectors.

Join the host Chiefs this Thursday at 6pm CST. With their guest, She is known as one of the Wonder Twinzz in Macon, Georgia. Deputy Chief Latricia Gittens is with the Bibb County School District serving in the Campus Police Department. This month on You And The Law Podcast we will celebrate and recognize the courage, dedication, and leadership of women in law enforcement. As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's a time to reflect on the impactful contributions women have made throughout history, including their invaluable role within their law enforcement community. Deputy Chief Gittens is an example of someone who has dedicated her career to her community and her school district.

Join the host Chiefs this Thursday at 6pm CST. For another Black History Moment With this week's guest the Honorable Mayor Roslyn Harmon, who in 2024 made history by becoming the first Black women to run for Mayor and to go on to win. Becoming the first Black women in the history of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota to become Mayor. “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” – Malcolm As we celebrate Black History Month (February) and Women's History Month (March) this year, we'd like to acknowledge the many ways that Black women have had to create spaces for themselves when no one else was interested in prioritizing their unique existence in American society. Rosly Harmon, is also the executive director for a non-profit Dispute Resolution Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

oin the host Chiefs this Thursday at 6 pm CST. With their guest Retired Lt. Jeff Wenninger with LAPD and Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC. Jeff is a nationally recognized law enforcement expert with 33 years of experience, most notably as a lieutenant with the LAPD. He will join us as we talk about can the culture of policing can change. Culture drives behavior Policies don't drive behavior, culture does. If the culture of the organization is not in line with the values of the profession. Over the long term, the behaviors of the officers will mold into the cultural norms. How do those officers develop these internal assumptions about the organization? They follow their leaders.

Join the host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. Streaming live on Facebook live and YouTube as they discuss, the recent pardons of those who stormed the Capitol Building on January 6th who attacked law enforcement officers. The largest police union in the US, which endorsed Donald Trump during his campaign, said Trump's decision to pardon more than 1,500 people convicted over the January 6 insurrection “sends a dangerous message” In a public statement released by IACP and FOP stated they were deeply discouraged by the recent pardons and commutations granted by both the Biden and Trump administrations to individuals convicted of killing or assaulting law enforcement officers. The IACP and FOP firmly believe that those convicted of such crimes should serve their full sentences,

What happened to Robert L. Brooks, inside a New York Prison hospital, was worse than the 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. That was caught on bodycam by the prison guards As many as 14 guards have been suspended or terminated recently 4 more N.Y. prison employees have been suspended following an inmate's death Multiple corrections officers were caught on video repeatedly punching and kicking Brooks, in the groin, abdomen, face, and back in the infirmary at Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County on Dec. 9 . He was left bloodied and died six hours later at a Utica hospital.

Join the Co-host Chiefs and their guest Chief James Smith this Thursday at 6PM CST, streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube. They will have part two of their discussion on what we know after the New Orleans attack that took the lives of 14 people and injured another 30 on New Year's morning. Law enforcement has learned several new clues about the suspect. A couple of hours before the attack, the suspect placed two improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, in two coolers on Bourbon Street. A transmitter that was supposed to detonate the IEDs was found in his vehicle. Law enforcement discovered in October the suspect was in New Orleans In October of 2024 for a few days and CCTV showed him riding through the French Quarter on a bicycle wearing "Meta glasses" he also visited New Orleans on November 10th, and investigators are still tracking his movements during that trip. After this attack what safety steps can be put in place in New Orleans and other major cities where large crowds of people gather to prevent another domestic terrorist attack?

Join the Co-host Chiefs this Thursday at 6PM CST, streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube. They discuss the tragic events that unfolded in the early morning hours of New Year's morning in New Orleans. With authorities officially investigating the deadly Bourbon Street attack as "an act of terrorism," many people may be wondering exactly what federal officials count as "terrorism." At least 15 people have been killed and more than 30 were injured after a man in a pickup truck, "hell-bent" on creating carnage, intentionally drove into a crowd in the bustling French Quarter district of New Orleans in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, according to authorities. How can law enforcement identify a lone wolf, terrorists, when they operate independently and leave few clues behind.

Black women in the police force have faced discrimination over their hair, including being forced to choose between their employment and their racial identity. Recently an 18-year veteran of the Miami Police Department was harassed and demoted over her hair. Is there a double standard between Black and White female officers and hairstyles? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

For several decades the DOJ has been Investigating Local Police Departments across the United States. for violations of civil rights violations and or use of force incidents. Those federal investigations and possible court orders to follow could take years to complete. Local police departments under federal oversight have complained about the immense strain on resources and personnel it takes to meet court-approved benchmarks for accountability, training, and amended use-of-force policies. Community activists sometimes feel federal oversight does not do enough to fix systemic issues. Lawyers in charge of monitoring the progress of the local police departments, and current and former law enforcement officials suggest that while federal oversight cannot solve every issue in local policing, it can spur significant changes that would not have been possible without it. But it hasn't come without a lot of controversy and where some agencies have challenged DOJ consent decree orders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Is there a problem with at-risk youth and juvenile crimes across the United States Yes, there is a problem with juvenile crime in cities like Oklahoma City, Memphis, and Minneapolis, and the state of Minnesota is struggling to address it. Younger and younger offenders are committing more violent crimes, including shootings, carjackings, and armed robberies. Youth crime is a growing concern. Many young offenders are also victims with complex needs, leading to a public health approach that requires a balance of welfare and justice models. Join the Co-host Chiefs this Thursday at 6PM CST, streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube. We discuss the game of chess and how an ex-convict who started the Big Chair Chess Club for inner-city youths in Washington, D.C., used his past experience to help at-risk youth find an alternative to running with street gangs. Can programs like this work in cities that have a high juvenile crime rate? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

With more police officers being convicted of murder charges since the death of George Floyd. Recently a former Texas police officer was convicted in the killing of a 15-year-old black who was inside a vehicle when he fired shoots into the car. a jury found a former Louisville police officer guilty in the death of Breonna Taylor. Join the Co-host Chiefs this Thursday at 6PM. CST. Streaming live on Facebook live and YouTube. As they discuss, some recent convictions where the number of police officers charged with violent on-duty crimes, including murder, manslaughter and assault, has increased in recent years in part because of increased public scrutiny, new technology, and legal changes that have helped make prosecutions possible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

In recent years, the public has questioned police leaders for bestowing badges and guns on officers who are psychologically ill-suited to their jobs at a time when trust in police is already at historic low. Most police departments use psychological testing to help select candidates. The psychological exam is a key step in the hiring process and is used to determine if a candidate can handle the unique stresses of being a police officer, who are the licensed and specialized clinical psychologist. Join the Co-host Chiefs this Thursday at 6PM. CST. Streaming live on Facebook live and YouTube with this week's guest Dr. Thomas Campion, PhD who a licensed clinical psychologist in the States of Illinois and Minnesota. He has been working with public safety departments for over 18 years, providing psychological evaluations and consultation services across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. He works with over 150 different public safety departments including state, county, university, urban, suburban, rural, and park police departments. What has changed over the past decades with psychological evaluations are some agencies skipping this important part of someone's background. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Co-host Chiefs this Thursday at 6PM CST. We'll be streaming live on Facebook and YouTube with this week's guests, Keith and Tracy Duroy, as we discuss the Value of Peer Support for First Responders. Keith is a retired Oklahoma City Police Department Master Sergeant, AKA ( SWEET DADDY D), and Tracy retired from a lengthy career in the public safety field. They both have taken on new roles in support of first responders with the Oklahoma How 2 Love Our Cops and Warrior's Rest Foundation. Both non-profit organizations provide peer support for first responders. First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic workplace incidents, along with their own personal life stressors They are commonly responding to critical incidents (i.e., abuse, neglect, death, suicide). These events pose a significant risk of physical or psychological harm to the individuals. You do not want to miss this podcast even if you are not a first responder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

October 11-14, 2024, was National Faith & Blue Weekend which facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations. Faith & Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built through mutual respect and understanding. Law enforcement and faith institutions are key pillars of each community, and when they work together, neighborhoods thrive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Since the 19th century, Hispanics have been actively engaged in law enforcement. Despite facing discrimination, both men and women have persevered, leading to a steady increase in their numbers over the years. Today, Hispanic public safety leaders play vital roles, serving as role models and making significant contributions. Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. with their guest Chief Ray Rozales, with the North St. Paul Police Department as they discuss how lations have played a significant role in public safety. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to findings by the AP in collaboration with FRONTLINE (PBS) and the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism. While supporters say sedatives enable rapid treatment for drug-related behavioral emergencies and psychotic episodes and protect front-line responders from violence. Critics say forced sedation should be strictly limited or banned, arguing the medications, given without consent, are too risky to be administered during police encounters. The investigation found that about half of those who died after injections were Black. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Over the years, many situations involving police officer's behaviors have caused harm to the community they are supposed to serve and protect. Often officer misconduct goes on for years. Don't Wait Until It's Too Late, how early Intervention inside many police departments can prevent incidents like what happened in Memphis involving Tyre Nichols who posed no threat to police when he was snatched out of his car during a traffic stop that preceded a fatal beating by five Memphis officers. Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. For another informative topic, please share your comments in the comment section and join us in our chat room live during the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

We have all seen the video of NFL star Tyreek Hill's traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers. This gangster behavior and lack of impulse control is the peak of unprofessionalism from those involved. Is this another example of a bigger problem where officers are just desperate to dominate people? Join the Co-host Chiefs tonight at 6PM CST. Another informative topic they will discuss are police officers desperate to dominate people. Tyreek Hill's traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Co-host Chiefs tonight at 6PM CST. For another informative topic as they will explore the rise in attacks on police officers, the potential causes behind them, and the steps we can take to protect our police from further harm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

In recent years, high-profile police killings of Black people George, Sonnya Massey, and Tyre Nichols to name a few have thrust into the national spotlight the sustained oppression that communities of color feel at the hands of law enforcement. However, accountability for police has been rare and has taken shape almost exclusively as punishment. Communities are desperate for healing in the wake of these shootings, and they get little to none. Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6 PM CST. With their guest, Dr. Lorenzo Boyd is a nationally recognized leader in police-community relations and an authority on urban policing, diversity issues in criminal justice, race and crime, and criminal justice systems. As they discuss the causes of trauma and the history of policing on communities of color --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Chiefs tonight at 6 PM CST. With You And The Law Podcast as they look back at some of the amazing training and events at the 48th Annual NOBLE National Conference in New Orleans that took place August 9th to 13th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

With many school districts starting back the topic of school policing remains difficult and contested from viral videos of police and student encounters gone wrong, to a seeming surge in violence that's causing some districts to consider adding more cops in schools, to perennial fears about school shootings. The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) indicates that officers play a tripartite role in law enforcement, informal mentoring and counseling, and some in-person teaching. In this sense, the theory of school-based policing is aligned with that of community policing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Going to prison can change your entire life. After you are released from prison, being locked up can have lasting traumatic effects. That's why a healthy support system, the right resources, and community are vital to life after imprisonment. Join the Co-host Chiefs Virgil Green and Keith Humphrey on Thursday at 6 PM CST streaming live on Facebook and YouTube with their guest Roslyn Long the Co-host of Dear Life After Podcast as they discuss Women of Color Behind Prison Walls. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

We failed Sonya the Illinois sheriff says about the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, it took nearly two weeks after one of his former deputies was charged with murder in the death of a Black woman who'd called 911 for help, for the Illinois sheriff to publicly acknowledged his office failed Soyna Massey and asked forgiveness and expressed his willingness to enforce change within the sheriff's office. By all accounts of information that has been released about the former deputy's disturbing past misconduct from previous agencies, why did it take for Sonya Massey to lose her life to say that you failed Sonya Massey, the family of Massey, and the community? But you had every opportunity to remove then-deputy Sean Grayson before he took her life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Nearly 250 women have been fatally shot by police since 2015, the recent shocking bodycam video of Illinois police shooting of another Black woman in her home sparks outrage. Sonya Massey called the police to investigate a report of a suspected "prowler" on July 6 at 12:50 a.m. outside her home in Springfield, Illinois. The video, recorded by cameras worn by the officers, shows Massey, in her kitchen removing a pot of boiling water from the stove at their request. As she was doing so one of the officers instructed her to drop the pot, Massey said, "I'm sorry" and began to duck. Within seconds the sheriff's deputy made two steps toward the kitchen, yelled at her to drop the pot again, and began shooting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Coordination between local agencies and the Secret Service before a Presidential visit is essential and well-practiced by this and most other federal agencies. Any agency assisting in Secret Service operations should have its own briefings internally. Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. They discuss the concerns surrounding how a gunman was able to go undetected by law enforcement before those in the crowd spotted him. Lessons learned from the Trump assassination attempt may help prevent another of like kind. The burden of protection doesn't just fall on the Secret Service alone, however. Local officers are needed as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

What Does the Duty to Intervene Really Mean? When a law enforcement officer uses excessive force or engages in other prohibited conduct, other officers on the scene must stop such action. What Does This Really Mean how are officers protected when they do come forward when they report a fellow officer. However, officers may hesitate to intervene, especially if the other officer is a superior. Failing to intervene can have serious consequences for an officer, including discipline, job loss, civil lawsuits, or criminal charges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

The recent officer-involved shooting of an airman Roger Fortson, inside his Flordia apartment. Join the Co-host Chiefs as they discuss whether police officers see a threat before they use deadly force. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

The Dark History of Freaknik and Law Enforcement's Goal to Stop the Party. Freaknik was an annual spring break event in Atlanta, Georgia, from the mid-1980s until the late 1990s. The event began as a small gathering of college students and quickly grew into a massive party that attracted people from all over the country. In 2024 the Freaknik parties are popping back up, In recent months many small rural agencies have been caught off guard when hundreds to as many as a thousand show up where police are outnumbered, In Selma, the mayor suspended the police chief and placed him on administrative leave after several shootings occurred. Mayor James Perkins Jr. went public with his grievances about police failing to handle the Freaknik parties. He said that the authorities needed a change in leadership after Selma officers didn't adequately respond to violence breaking out during “Freaknik-style street parties.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Diddy is just the latest in a long line of musical abusers, footage of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel in 2016. Brings back the horrifying stories between the late Tina Turner and Ike Turner. It's easy how entertainers like “Diddy” and others have forgotten the images in 2009 between Rihanna and Chris Brown The music industry has been criticized for not taking enough action against domestic violence, and some say that the industry has failed Black women survivors. Join the Co-host Chiefs live on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss not only has the music industry failed Black women, but we will also go a step further and ask the question what about the Black Community? Do Black men come out and speak against domestic violence, or do they turn a blind eye? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in many planned events that honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year marks the 36th annual candlelight vigil, this year 282 fallen officers in all were added to the national law enforcement memorial wall. Join the Co-host Chiefs live on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss National Police Week and the impact the events have on fallen officers' families across the country. Please join in on this important conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Co-host Chiefs live on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss Policing in the United States faces a serious public relations problem. There is a lack of trust between the police and the public resulting in poor police community relations. Law enforcement agencies need to find ways to engage with the communities they serve that show the police service in a positive light and improve relations with the citizens they serve. Therefore, police services should foster community engagement to improve police-community relations. For all of this to work successfully, however, requires a commitment by the police agency, the individual officers, and the community. And when done successfully, the result will be improved police-community relations. Please join in on this important conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss the recent shooting in Chicago. Where four plainclothes officers in 41 seconds shot 96 rounds. The nearly 100 bullets, killing the 26-year-old, continue to stir up heated debate and question marks over the use of force by law enforcement. After being pulled over on March 21 by plainclothes officers for an alleged seatbelt violation, the Driver refused to comply with the officers, and within seconds the driver fired the first shot, sparking a frantic shootout and injuring one of the officers. Join us as we discuss the necessary and reasonable use of deadly force. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

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Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. With their guests, Helenia C. Valencino, with Aunt -Mom Basic Tribe Foundation along with guest Mashona Jackson. They discuss sex trafficking and how drugs can play a role. Traffickers may exploit individuals' existing opioid use or other SUDs to coerce them into sex trafficking, or they may facilitate substance use to keep trafficking victims from exiting. Additionally, trafficking victims may use substances to cope with trauma. On Saturday, April 6th in Little Rock, Arkansas Aunt -Mom Basic Tribe Foundation will be hosting an event that will address Sex Trafficking and How Drugs Play A Role --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

oin the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. With their guest Chief Sheryl Victorian With the Waco, Texas Police Department. March is Women's History Month. It's a time to celebrate women's contributions to history in policing, Chief Victorian has an amazing career in law enforcement. She is a native Texan and a 29-year law enforcement professional. She was sworn in as the City of Waco's Chief of Police on March 15, 2021, also serving as the city's first female and the first black female in the history of the city to serve as police chief after serving with the Houston Police Department for 28 years. Join us as we talk about her journey in law enforcement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss is there a way forward a conversation about policing and crime in America? The year 2020 was clearly an extremely challenging time for communities and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. High-profile use-of-force incidents led to days of protests, civil unrest, and, tragically, further violence, destruction, and death. After the most recent police brutality incident in Mississippi where six former Rankin County Sheriff deputies are facing prison time for the brutal beating of two black men. So, the challenge confronting our communities and our agencies is how to effectively move forward together to build a shared understanding and identify common solutions to better protect our communities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. With their guests Tim and Jessica Smith with Cover 6 Counseling in Norman, Oklahoma. As they discuss Surviving a First Responders Marriage. A strong support network is critical for first responders to maintain good mental health. Spouses/partners play a key role in this. Spouses are likely to notice early warning signs that their loved one is possibly struggling with a mental health issue, organizational stress, or cumulative stress symptoms such as burnout, compassion fatigue or morale injury. For spouses to be aware of potential warning signs, first-responder couples should establish effective communication techniques built on trust, honesty, and respect --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

We will look at several incidents where alleged police misconduct occurred, that terrorized the black community in a small community in Alabama where police officers often seized and arrested men and women for simple traffic violations. Often officers are rehired by other agencies who do very little background checks. Should state police certification and licensing agencies who issue those licenses adopt systems that would decertify officers after instances of serious misconduct. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

oin the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. Streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube. As they discuss another Black History Month Topic. In the aftermath of protests of George Floyd's murder by a police officer in 2020, many agencies hired Black chiefs for the first time. Of the country's 50 largest police departments, 26 were led by Black police chiefs. After decades under the leadership of white leaders, black police chiefs were brought in to repair decades of damage between the police and the black community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Tune in tonight at 6PM CST as we continue our Black History Month Podcast with our guests Boley, Oklahoma Police Chief Rollins, and Maud, Oklahoma Police Chief Brawner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6 PM.CST With their guest Retired Assistant Chief of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jonni Redick as they discuss Finding Your Voice in Law Enforcement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

We kick off our Black History Month on You & The Law as we discuss Silencing The History of Policing In America. Since the civil rights movement and recent events of police brutality is history been repeated or is there silence in law enforcement about the long history of racism and brutality? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support

The extent and scope of this travesty and utter disregard for human life is still largely being kept under wraps. However, what has been reported thus far is chilling. The gravesites of the 215 bodies are identifiable only by a number and a metal rod. The bodies were not embalmed, given coffins, or properly buried. The graves were dug by inmates, and the burials were likely carried out by the same inmates. But some local officials are saying they aren't responsible, so who is responsible? join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6 PM CST. Streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube. As they discuss the shocking revelation that has unfolded in Jackson, Mississippi. And why does the Jackson Police Department have a pattern of not informing families about the death of their loved ones? Click on the link to listen live --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youandthelaw/support