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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.