Podcasts about independent police auditor

"How do we hold law enforcement accountable?" In this episode of "Say Their Name," Anthony Finnell, a former police officer turned Independent Police Auditor, shares his unique perspective on civilian oversight of law enforcement. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of building trust between communities and police departments, the importance of civilian oversight, and the processes involved in reviewing police conduct. Join us for a compelling discussion that highlights the need for transparency and reform in policing, as Finnell draws from his experiences on both sides of the badge. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name  If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking form. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LaDoris Hazzard Cordell was the first lawyer to open a law practice in East Palo Alto, CA, a low-income community of color. In 1978, she was appointed Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Stanford Law School, where she implemented a successful minority admissions program. In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown appointed her to the Municipal Court of Santa Clara County making her the first African American woman judge in northern California. In1988, Judge Cordell won election to the Superior Court of Santa Clara County. In all, she' spent nearly 20 years on the bench. From 2010 to 2015, she served as Independent Police Auditor for the City of San Jose. In 2015 she was a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness in Law Enforcement. She's also served as Vice Provost & Special Counselor to the President for Campus Relations at Stanford University; served on the Palo Alto City Council; was the Independent Police Auditor for the City of San Jose; and is the co-founder of the African American Composer Initiative. She is the author of the 2021 book: Her Honor: My Life on the Bench...What Works, What's Broken, and How to Change It. And, she's appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, CBS-5 television and Court TV. Judge Cordell take us back to childhood and her early inspirations; walks us through her illustrious academic and judicial career; helps unpack the latest with convicted-felon Donald Trump's sentencing options in the New York election-interference/hush-money trial; discusses the need for an enforceable code of conduct for the Supreme Court in the wake of new disclosure violations and conflicts of interest with Justices Thomas and Alito; discusses her book; and shares how music has impacted her life. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: BART Attorney Byron TomaSan Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District – Office of the General Counsel (Department Head: Matthew Burrows) Staff Attorney, January 2008 to present Advising various government clients, including Media Affairs, Marketing, Expressive Activities Permitting, Planning, Engineering and Operations, Office of Civil Rights, Real Estate, “Art at BART,” Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, the Office of the Independent Police Auditor, Police Department, Public Works Construction and Procurement Contracting. Appearing, as needed, on Pitchess Motions and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders. Working on issues related to CEQA/NEPA, the Political Reform Act, Govt. Code Section 1090, conflicts of interest, incompatible offices/activities, Public Records Act, Records Retention, Privacy Rights and the Brown Act. Supervision of law clerks and post-graduate volunteers. Santa Clara University School of Law Adjunct Lecturer, Externship Program, May of 2016 to May 2019 Serving within the Legal Externship Program to review student externship placement summaries, student diaries, assignments, and other administrative duties as required by the position. Alameda City Attorney's Office (Department Head: Teresa L. Highsmith) Assistant City Attorney II, July 2006 to November 2007 Advising various government clients, including the Chuck Corica Golf Course, Recreation and Parks Department, Information Services Department, Alameda Free Libraries, Finance Department, Housing Authority, Development Services Department, Community Improvement Commission (Redevelopment Commission), Alameda Reuse & Redevelopment Authority, 5150 Gun Retention cases. Supervision of law clerks and volunteers. Marin County Counsel's Office (Department Head: Patrick K. Faulkner) Deputy County Counsel III, December 2000 to July 4, 2006 Sonoma County Counsel's Office (Department Head: Steven M. Woodside) Deputy County Counsel IV, April 1987 to December 2000  Alameda County Bar AssociationThe Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other me Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

Judge LaDoris Cordell - an American retired judge of the Superior Court of California and former Independent Police Auditor for the city of San Jose, California - joins Tavis for a discussion that puts into historical context the significant progress (or regression) made since Thurgood Marshall's nomination 56 years ago.

On tonight's edition of the Other Side of Midnight: Frank Morano steps into the judges chambers to kick off the show with a judicial panel consisting of Judge Phillip Straniere, retired supervising judge of the New York City Civil Court in Richmond County, who also served as an Acting State Supreme Court Justice. He's also the author of Filing and Winning Small Claims For Dummies. Also on the panel, Judge Herb Dodell, host of the radio show “For the People,” California Superior Court Judge Pro Tem and author of the new book, “From the Trench to the Bench: Navigating the Legal System and Finding your Spiritual Path Along the Way”. and Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, retired judge of the Superior Court of California and former Independent Police Auditor for the city of San Jose, California. and the author of the book “Her Honor: My Life on the Bench”. A little later on James Fetzer, Conspiracy Theorist joins the show to discuss artificial intelligent, various conspiracy theories, and Alex Jones lawsuits with Frank. Furthermore, Frank talks with Alex Bennet, legendary radio talk show host and podcaster, currently heard on GABNET.net about his incredible radio career, news of the day, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano interviews a panel of judges featuring Judge Phillip Straniere, retired supervising judge of the New York City Civil Court in Richmond County, who also served as an Acting State Supreme Court Justice. He's also the author of Filing and Winning Small Claims For Dummies. Judge Herb Dodell, host of the radio show “For the People,” California Superior Court Judge Pro Tem and author of the new book, “From the Trench to the Bench: Navigating the Legal System and Finding your Spiritual Path Along the Way”. and Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, retired judge of the Superior Court of California and former Independent Police Auditor for the city of San Jose, California. and the author of the book “Her Honor: My Life on the Bench” are apart of the panel as well. Frank interviews them on their personal careers and a variety of other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Join me and The Honorable Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell as we discuss her new memoir, Her Honor, My Life on the Bench… What's Broken and How to Change It. This frank and honest memoir recounts Judge Cordell's experiences over nearly two decades on the bench. At the time of her appointment, she became the first African American woman jurist in Northern California.  She also has served as the vice provost of Stanford University and the independent police auditor for the city of San Jose, CA. With crystal clarity, Judge Cordell offers an unvarnished view of the American legal system and offers important recommendations for structural change. Guest Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell is a legal commentator and police reform advocate, who is a frequent commentator on news outlets including NPR, CNN, and MSNBC. A graduate of Stanford Law School, she became the first African American woman jurist in Northern California, a position she held from 1982 to 2001. Prior to her time on the bench, she was the first lawyer to open a private practice in East Palo Alto, CA, a low-income community of color, and was an Assistant Dean of Stanford Law School where she implemented a highly successful minority admissions program. Following her retirement from the bench, she was a Vice Provost at Stanford University and, in 2010, was appointed the Independent Police Auditor for the City of San Jose. Judge Cordell's public service record spans decades, during which time she has overseen commissions that investigated violence and mental health care in the jail system, as well as accounts of racism in the San Francisco police department. She has received numerous awards, including Silicon Valley NAACP's William E.B. Dubois Award, the Iola Williams Public Service Award, the National Council of Negro Women's Public Service Award, the Social Justice Award from Legal Advocates for Children & Youth, and the Rose Bird Memorial Award from the California Women Lawyers. Judge Cordell founded the African American Donor Task Force to increase black participation in the national bone marrow registry. She is the co-founder of the African American Composer Initiative and CA Parks for All. An artist and pianist, she resides in California with her partner and is the proud mother of two daughters.   Host Michael Zeldin Michael Zeldin is a well-known and highly-regarded TV and radio analyst/commentator. He has covered many high-profile matters, including the Clinton impeachment proceedings, the Gore v. Bush court challenges, Special Counsel Robert Muller's investigation of interference in the 2016 presidential election, and the Trump impeachment proceedings. In 2019, Michael was a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he taught a study group on Independent Investigations of Presidents. Previously, Michael was a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as Deputy Independent/ Independent Counsel, investigating allegations of tampering with presidential candidate Bill Clinton's passport files, and as Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, Foreign Affairs Committee, October Surprise Task Force, investigating the handling of the American hostage situation in Iran. Michael is a prolific writer and has published Op-ed pieces for CNN.com, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Hill, The Washington Times, and The Washington Post.  

  Join me and The Honorable Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell as we discuss her new memoir, Her Honor, My Life on the Bench… What's Broken and How to Change It. This frank and honest memoir recounts Judge Cordell's experiences over nearly two decades on the bench. At the time of her appointment, she became the first African American woman jurist in Northern California.  She also has served as the vice provost of Stanford University and the independent police auditor for the city of San Jose, CA. With crystal clarity, Judge Cordell offers an unvarnished view of the American legal system and offers important recommendations for structural change. Guest Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell is a legal commentator and police reform advocate, who is a frequent commentator on news outlets including NPR, CNN, and MSNBC. A graduate of Stanford Law School, she became the first African American woman jurist in Northern California, a position she held from 1982 to 2001. Prior to her time on the bench, she was the first lawyer to open a private practice in East Palo Alto, CA, a low-income community of color, and was an Assistant Dean of Stanford Law School where she implemented a highly successful minority admissions program. Following her retirement from the bench, she was a Vice Provost at Stanford University and, in 2010, was appointed the Independent Police Auditor for the City of San Jose. Judge Cordell‘s public service record spans decades, during which time she has overseen commissions that investigated violence and mental health care in the jail system, as well as accounts of racism in the San Francisco police department. She has received numerous awards, including Silicon Valley NAACP's William E.B. Dubois Award, the Iola Williams Public Service Award, the National Council of Negro Women's Public Service Award, the Social Justice Award from Legal Advocates for Children & Youth, and the Rose Bird Memorial Award from the California Women Lawyers. Judge Cordell founded the African American Donor Task Force to increase black participation in the national bone marrow registry. She is the co-founder of the African American Composer Initiative and CA Parks for All. An artist and pianist, she resides in California with her partner and is the proud mother of two daughters.   Host Michael Zeldin Michael Zeldin is a well-known and highly-regarded TV and radio analyst/commentator. He has covered many high-profile matters, including the Clinton impeachment proceedings, the Gore v. Bush court challenges, Special Counsel Robert Muller's investigation of interference in the 2016 presidential election, and the Trump impeachment proceedings. In 2019, Michael was a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he taught a study group on Independent Investigations of Presidents. Previously, Michael was a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as Deputy Independent/ Independent Counsel, investigating allegations of tampering with presidential candidate Bill Clinton's passport files, and as Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, Foreign Affairs Committee, October Surprise Task Force, investigating the handling of the American hostage situation in Iran. Michael is a prolific writer and has published Op-ed pieces for CNN.com, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Hill, The Washington Times, and The Washington Post.  

My guest today is retired Judge LaDoris Cordell. She's the first African American female judge to serve in the Superior Court of California and former Independent Police Auditor for the city of San Jose, California. She is an advocate for improving transparency into charges of police misconduct. Look out for her new book in 2021! We cover: - Her reflection on Juneteenth.- Her journey to becoming a judge. - How she brought change into the judicial system.- Why police reform is not enough to ignite change and what we can do about it.- Why this Black Lives Matter movement is different from previous social justice movements.- How city government can help improve police departments. - Systemic racism in our schools and how she established Stanford Law School as a leader in its enrollment of students of color. - How the next 5 years play out in our nation.

Aaron Freiwald, Managing Partner of Freiwald Law and host of the weekly podcast series Good Law | Bad Law, is joined by LaDoris Cordell, retired judge of the Superior Court of California and former Independent Police Auditor for the city of San Jose, California. Judge Cordell joins the program to discuss the recall of Judge Aaron Persky.   Judge Cordell has been a leading voice in the fight against Judge Aaron Persky’s recall in California. He was recently recalled after he handed down what was seen as a lenient sentence to Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, who was convicted of three felonies that carried a maximum sentence of 14 years: assault with intent to rape an intoxicated woman, sexually penetrating an intoxicated person with a foreign object, and sexually penetrating an unconscious person with a foreign object.   If you are not familiar with the Brock Turner case, click here to learn more.   After hearing statements from both the Plaintiff and the Defendant in the case, as well as the Probation Department Supervisor, Judge Persky sentenced Turner to 6 months in jail.   Read Brock Turner’s Statement to the court here. Read the Plaintiff’s statement to the court here.   Judge Cordell has been leading the fight against the recall of Judge Persky. She explains all the details and information that isn’t being talked about in the media but is so important to fully understanding the impact of this recall. She explains how Judge Persky has been through a review process where other judges review the sentence and determine if there was any wrongdoing; she talks about how Judge Persky came to his decision to sentence Turner to 6 months; and she talks about the potential long-term effects that recalling a Judge, who has done nothing wrong in the eyes of the law, can have on the Judicial Branch.   Join Aaron Freiwald and retired Superior Court of California Judge LaDoris Cordell for this truly fascinating conversation about the Brock Turner case, the recall of Judge Aaron Persky, and the importance of an independent judiciary in the United States.   If you’d like to learn more about Judge Cordell’s stellar career, visit her website: http://judgecordell.com/   Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Judge LaDoris Cordell   Follow Good Law | Bad Law: YouTube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: @GoodLawBadLaw Website: https://www.GoodLawBadLawPodcast.com

Episode 14 is a two-part podcast that covers the highlights of a dynamic event held on Jan. 21, 2017 – the Community Trust in Policing Forum, held at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose. The event was a collaboration between SVCF and the San Francisco 49ers and featured speeches, panel discussions and group sessions that allowed our community to debate the status of trust in policing in our community.  Part 2 features the second half of the day's events. We will start the podcast by hearing parts of a panel discussion featuring moderator Dr. William Armaline, director of the San Jose State University human rights program; Torrey Smith, philanthropist and former wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers; and Dr. Harry Edwards, sociologist and founder of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change at San Jose State University. Walter Katz, then independent police auditor of San Jose (who has since moved to a new position as the Independent Police Auditor of Chicago), describes the role of his office in overseeing complaints against the city's police department.  We move to another panel discussion with Regina Alexander from PACT; Russell Bloom, the independent police auditor for BART; Chandra Brooks, a Santa Clara County commissioner and member of the California Police Transparency Coalition; and Austin Swift, program manager at Google.org. Finally, we wrap up with a few words from SVCF CEO and President Emmett Carson.  Access the full show notes at siliconvalleycf.org 

 James V Baker joined me on this episode to discuss what happened in Dearborn Michigan recently when he walked into the Police Station practicing his legal open carry rights. We also get into a discussion of what exactly an Independent Police Auditor is and how he goes about being one himself. 

2017 is shaping up to be an important year for the BART Police Department. In the latest edition of our podcast series “Hidden Tracks: Stories from BART” we take a closer look at the citizen oversight model that’s playing an important role in charting the direction of BART PD. The department is one of the few in the country that is overseen not just by an Independent Police Auditor but also a Citizen Review Board. Now those entities are seeking greater public input as the debate begins over proposed changes to BART PD’s use of force policy. You can read a transcript for this podcast at: https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2017/news20170124-1

Professor Aldo Billingslea, SCU Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion; Judge LaDoris Cordell, Independent Police Auditor, City of San Jose; Jeffrey Rosen, District Attorney, Santa Clara County; Professor Margaret Russell, SCU School of Law.