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The indictment of Pete Arredondo, former #Uvalde police chief, and the past indictment of Scot Peterson, former #Parkdale school resource officer, for not rushing into the line of fire during active school shootings, raises critical questions about #liability. In the military, soldiers are subject to #UnlimitedLiability —they can be legally ordered to risk their lives, even unto death. This concept is ingrained in military duty and expectations. Should the same apply to police officers? https://lnkd.in/gmzxSxb4

The advent of and proliferation of "civilian oversight," of police brings about important questions on these entities. Here, I provide my experiences over the years of dealing with both police auditors and civilian oversight boards. Question: If training in use of force is so important for police (and it is), why are these entities allowed to exist with little to no training? Having an uneducated opinion about a use of force incident allows personal agendas and bias to insert themselves. Is this the goal for many of those involved? https://lnkd.in/gyeFf5zT

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On February 14th I attended a training sponsored by REACH (Racial Equity Advancement & Collaborative Hub) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, along with Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Jesse Edwards and several other Framingham representatives. Department heads, town managers, city councilors and HR representatives from over 10+ neighboring municipalities and organizations were present. Very powerful and insightful information was shared, such as "not putting your strategy before your objective" when conducting inclusionary work. As part of this training, I joined a committee on behalf of Framingham's HR department, to regularly attend these monthly meetings and discuss how information can be directly applied to our roles. More posts to come. One of the key points emphasized by REACH was that Racial Equity efforts (drawing a distinction from less quantifiable Diversity & Inclusion initiatives...as it was explained to us) should be fueled by a personal connection, relevancy and direct-impact to your work, regardless of one's self identified demographic. As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, I bring you not just Black History...but Black History relevant and impactful to Framingham. Please see this post highlighting our very own Chief Lester Baker, shared by the Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers and re-shared by Deputy Chief Sean Riley! I challenge you to dis(un)cover the Black History relevant to your own places of employment, personal connections, and areas of influence. Comment this history below should you feel led to do so!

An incredibly compelling article that highlights the work that our Council on Criminal Justice Veterans Justice Commission is doing to expand the availability of specialized sentencing consideration and treatment programs for veterans in the justice system. The veterans court in Fort Worth profiled here does a remarkable job, but only 10% of veterans in the system have access to such courts, illustrating the importance of implementing a broader strategy we are developing even as we continue expanding veterans courts. This is particularly crucial when it comes to reaching veterans in medium-sized cities, small towns, and rural areas. https://lnkd.in/ge2Hv8r5

Our police force/service plays a crucial role in keeping our communities safe, but it's important to constantly evaluate and improve their practices. As we discuss ways to change and elevate policing, let's not forget to consider Sir Robert Peel's principles as a foundation. Here are four important questions that must be asked: 1. How can we improve the Met police and all constabularies across the UK? 2. Should there be stricter rules for direct entry, such as prior military or police service? 3. Is a military-style promotion system worth considering? 4. And should the Commissioner or Chief Constable be elected by the community they serve rather than appointed by politicians, PCC or Mayor? Let's have a thoughtful and productive conversation. #Policing #PeelsPrinciples #Improvement #CommunitySafety

🎧 Forensics Unfiltered Episode 27: Is Government Contracting the Forensic Career Path for You? We’re excited to feature special guest Michael Kessler PSM-FS, FCSFS, IAI-CCSA . You may recognize him from the Gap Science Forensic Supervision course, but he also has 20+ years working in forensics in a law enforcement and military contractor capacity. He was also recently recognized as Professional Staff Supervisor of the Year at the Denton Police Department! 🎉 #gapscience #gapsciencetraining #forensicpodcast #podcastepisode #forensicsunfiltered

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Exploring the historical roots of U.S. policing reveals its deep ties to slavery and race. Did you know the first modern police forces in the U.S. were established as slave patrols in the Southeastern states? Let's discuss how this past shapes our understanding of policing today. Brucato, B. (2020). Policing Race and Racing Police: The Origin of US Police in Slave Patrols. Social Justice, 47(3/4 (161/162)), 115–136. https://lnkd.in/g2Su-uTg #PolicingHistory #RacialJustice #CriminalJustice #SocialJustice #HistoryDiscussion

Become Your Own Police Officer: Training Tips for Church Security Teams Learn how to train like a police officer and become your own first line of defense for church security. Discover the challenges faced by church security teams and how to overcome them. Join our newsletter at christian warrior training . com for more valuable insights and training resources. Don't miss out on improving your tactical proficiency and decision-making skills. #ChurchSecurity #PoliceTraining #TacticalProficiency #DecisionMakingSkills #ChristianWarriorTraining #ChurchSafety #SecurityTeams #ProtectingWorshipers #SafetyMeasures #CommunitySecurity