Dr. L’s Podcast

The CAHOOTS Program w/ Michelle Perin

What is the CAHOOTS Program? Should your city adopt something similar? There are many programs around the country that are trying and have successfully reimagined public safety. CAHOOTS is another program where people who are in need of assistance can call 9-1-1 and receive a different response from trained mental health professionals.
#CAHOOTS #mentalhealth #mentalheathresponse #mentalhealthprograms #defundthepolice #reallocateresources #reminaginepolicing #refundthepolice

From Law Enforcement to School Advocate - Leonard C. Webb

Leonard Chello Webb is a former law enforcement officer who now advocates for changes in law enforcement and schools. Who do we call when schools are out of control? Usually the police, but many times officers are not equipped to deal with the emotional and traumatic experiences that children are dealing with. Webb is stepping in and providing alternative solutions to bridge the divide between school systems and police departments. 
#schooltoprisonpipeline #breaktheschooltoprisonpipeline #school #schoolresourceofficers #schools #SRO #SROS #copsinschools

Convo w/ Ret. Chief Probation Officer Traci Lederer

Traci Lederer is a retired Chief Probation officer for Connecticut.  She will share some of her experiences and what law enforcement needs to do to improve its image.
 
#probationofficer #lawenforcement #policeofficer #tracilederere @tracilederere #transparency #police #improvepolicing #parole

AZ officer fired for shooting man in wheelchair. What was he thinkin?

A former Arizona police officer was fired for shooting someone in wheelchair. The man had allegedly pulled knife on the officer and Walmart loss prevention. What was the former officer thinking? how did he make such a decision? Let's talk about it.
#officershooting #OIS #officershootsmaninwheelchair #wheelchair #policeofficer #officertraining #wheelchairshooting #officerfired #firedofficer #tusconpd #tusconshooting

A Ladies Life in the Fire Dept. w. Ret Capt. Shelly Carter

Who says women can't do a man's job? Is there such thing as a man's job? Ret. Capt. Shelly Carter joins me to discuss her time in the Hartford, CT Fire Department. She discusses her trials and upward movement through the ranks. This was a live episode recording from our Facebook Live. Enjoy.
#ladyfirefghters #ladiesinthefd #femalefirefighters #ladyfighters #firefighters #femaleenforcers #women #womeninlawenforcement.

No conviction for Kyle Rittenhouse & Problems in FL Corrections

Kyle Rittenhouse, the youngster who strapped up with a rifle feared for his life. He went into a situation and committed murder under the guise of self-defense. Who's surprised?
 
#rittenhouse #KyleRittenhouse #Rittenhouse #Kyle #Noconviction #Not Guilty #vigilanteism #vigalantism #verdict

Marginalized People, Mental Illness & Suicide w/ Prof. Rob Poole

Prof Rob Poole joins me to discuss, how marginalization and poverty affect the human psyche and may lead to a host of problems including suicide. #suicide #suicideprevntion #mentalillness #mentalhealth #Robpoole @robpoole #SASHI

At look at future tech in policing

Contrary to popular belief, police departments are forward-thinking. In this episode, we discuss some technologies that are emerging to help departments remain transparent, accountable, and relevant. Thanks to my special guest Rahul Sidhu for his expertise.
 
#spidrtech #policeandtechnology #police #lawenforcement #transparentcy #policetransparency #policeaccountablility #legitmacy #policelegitimacy @rahulsidhu