3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust

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Audrey Anderson is an experienced, dynamic, and accomplished trial attorney. She is a 20-year veteran of the DuPage County (IL) State's Attorney's Office who has conducted over 250 trials to verdict and received numerous commendations from law enforcement.

During her tenure as an Assistant State's Attorney at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, Audrey was Supervisor of the Major Crimes/Narcotics Unit where she prosecuted serious and high profile crimes in DuPage County. She coordinated numerous multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency investigations with a variety of federal, state, and local agencies and police departments, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Illinois State Police.

Having unique expertise and a robust network in the legal and law enforcement communities, Audrey is passionate about utilizing her vast courtroom experience to work for clients in criminal defense and civil litigation matters.

On this episode, we speak about Audrey's transition from States Attorney to Defense attorney.  She then gives good advice for both cops and defendants.  Listen to this dynamic episode to know your rights!

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On this episode we are joined by Melissa Woolever, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor to discuss mental health considerations and options for the police. Melissa helps us to better understand the stigmas that may surround the treatment of mental health for police officers.  We also discuss how proper treatment is becoming more prevalent in many law enforcement agencies, which is essential for the prevention of professional dissatisfaction, poor job performance, addiction and suicide.

Melissa Woolever is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.  She received her undergraduate degree with honors from Roosevelt University in Chicago.  She majored in Clinical Psychology and received a minor in Sociology.  Melissa went on to earn her Masters degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.  Her clinical training sites include The Safer Foundation and The Chicago Academy High School.

Melissa views each client as unique and customizes treatment to fit each client’s individual needs and goals.  Melissa enjoys incorporating humor and empathy into her practice and strives to create a comfortable and safe place for each of her clients.  Melissa has specialized experience treating teenagers and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, self-injury, behavioral issues, and who have been involved with the Juvenile Justice system.  Melissa pulls from many different theories including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to ensure comprehensive treatment for her clients and to create a treatment plan that fits the clients symptoms, strengths, and goals. 

Melissa also utilizes groups as a means of working on self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and emotion regulation to help individuals live a fuller and more balanced life. Melissa’s clinical interest include: self-esteem, developing/improving coping skills, reducing feelings of depression and anxiety, challenging dysfunctional thinking patterns, minimizing impulsivity, adult and adolescent life transitions, and LGBTQ issues.

 Finding the strength and courage to make lasting change can be challenging.  Knowing this, Melissa works with each client to help him/her learn more about him/herself and to build the rapport needed to help each client navigate through this process.

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

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In August of 2015, a Utah police officer was caught on a convenience store video surveillance camera doing the "Whip" and the "Nae Nae" dances.  The footage went viral, and was a great  example of how to "humanize" police officers to the general public. 

Today's show brings us Officer "Whip & Nae Nae", Bryson Lystrup. Our guest talks with us about the origin story of the vodeo, how the video was received both internally and externally to law enforcement and why it may be the best time to reconsider some community policing tactics.  Officer Lystrup also discusses more more effective uses of social media through comedy, respect and truth to bridge the gap between communities. 

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On today's show we chat with South Carolina media-mainstay "Trooper Bob" Beres. We discuss the story of his family's perseverance and how in his youth, it brought him to the United States from Cold War Hungary, success in the U.S. Navy and the opportunity to serve as a South Carolina State Trooper.  We also cover how Trooper Bob took his career on a new path by using both traditional and social media to help people become safer drivers,  and wining an Emmy in the process!

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Trooper Bob was born in a refugee camp in Baden, Austria after his parents escaped from Hungary. His family came to the United States with just $500 and made the town of Fairfield, Connecticut home. Trooper Bob is a veteran of the U.S Navy. He enlisted after graduating from high school. During his four year enlistment, he served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. While serving on USS Mount Baker, he traveled to Spain, Italy, Norway, and Nova Scotia. In August 1994, he joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol. He was stationed in Dorchester County until 2007 when he became a spokesperson. Bob earned the Trooper of The Year award in 2007 for helping a woman whose home had burned down. He is probably best known for his clever safety messages on social media. In 2018, he won an Emmy for his Drunk Driving Emoji Public Service Campaign. Commercials aired across South Carolina and the message was on 170 billboards across the state. In his off time, Bob enjoys spending time with friends and family including his grandson. He loves to volunteer and to help raise money for Special Olympics.

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The deadly 2016 shooting of Che Taylor by Seattle Police sparked outrage in the Black community and a level of demand for more police accountability not seen since the deadly shooting of John T. Williams.

 Che Taylor was shot in 2016 during an undercover drug operation in Seattle’s Wedgewood neighborhood. 

Taylor says going through the process and coming through on the other side with justice for his brother is phenomenal.

“Perseverance is important, but probably one of the most important things, what I’ve tried to teach, is that you have to build relationships,” Andre Taylor explained. “That things move through relationships, and not be afraid to have a conversation with somebody that you disagree with. Don’t feel like I have to agree with somebody 100% of the time in order to build.”

“That was the philosophy I used from day one, and we built relationships — even with law enforcement and with politicians — and through those relationships, we were able to get people involved,” he added.

This is a chopped up synopsis of our guests life, the whole article is on line if you want to look.  The conversation was how he built relationships through peace and getting all the right people in the right room to discuss problems and getting them resolved.

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This episode explores the media and its current relationship with police officers. 

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith retired in 2009 as a 29-year veteran of a large metropolitan police department in the Chicago suburbs. Beginning her career as a police dispatcher at age 17, Betsy became an officer four years later and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention and field training.  She received her four year degree from Western Illinois University in 1991, and was a class officer and graduate of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Staff and Command in May of 2001.

As a sergeant, she supervised her department’s K-9 Unit, served as a field training sergeant, recruitment team sergeant, bike patrol coordinator, Crowd Control Bike Team leader, and supervisor of the Community Education/Crime Prevention Unit.  Betsy served on the Elderly Services Team, the Crisis Intervention Team, and was a proud founding supervisory member of NPD’s Honor Guard Unit.  Betsy received numerous awards and commendations from her police department as well as many local and national awards for her performance as a police officer and supervisor.

From 1999 – 2003 Betsy hosted various training programs and was a content expert for the Law Enforcement Television Network (LETN), is currently an on-air commentator and advisor for the Police One Academy and was a featured character in the Biography Channel’s “Female Forces” reality show.

She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years and was a content expert and senior instructor for the Calibre Press “Street Survival” seminar from 2003 through 2012 where she also created the “Street Survival for Women” seminar.  Betsy is a popular keynote speaker at conferences and events throughout the United States and has trained in various international venues. Since 1995, Betsy has authored hundreds of articles for law enforcement, government and civilian publications including Innovations in Government, Police Marksman, Law and Order, Police Chief, Law Officer, PoliceLink.com, PoliceOne.com, LawOfficer.com and various civilian firearms magazines through Harris Publications including “Combat Handguns.” She served on the advisory board of Police Marksman magazine, is currently a featured columnist and video contributor on both Officer.Com and PoliceOne.Com, and is an author, spokesman, and program host for the National Police Association.

Betsy is the creator of the only course of its kind for women in law enforcement, “The Winning Mind for Women” and is the owner of The Winning Mind LLC. Together, Betsy and her husband Dave develop and instruct cutting edge courses and travel extensively, bringing their inspirational messages throughout the world. Betsy can be reached through her website at www.femaleforces.com.

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Today we hear from Anthony Farrer, co-owner of The Timepiece Gentleman. (@timepiecegentleman) Anthony’s story is how his mindset and determination turned his life around from prison to successful business owner and entrepreneur.  Anthony helps bridge the gap between police and communities by telling his amazing story and showing people their past does not define their future.

Broken. Incarcerated. Helpless. Understanding the state of mind when one is at their lowest is still a mystery to many. While most continue to sink into a spiraling vortex, there are some who reinvent themselves and embark on a journey of self-discovery, fulfilment and impact. This is the story of Anthony William Farrer, now known as the Timepiece Gentleman. Anthony is today the proud owner of Gentleman Timepieces, a luxury wristwatch dealership, with a store in Dallas and a social media presence that is next to no one else in the industry.

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On today's show, the crew talks about the always hot topic of GUN CONTROL.  We cover some interesting statistics associated with firearms ownership, the Second Amendment and the responsibilities associated with the unprecedented right of gun ownership, the proper enforcement of gun violence laws and holding accountable those that truly abuse this right.   

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On this week's episode, we cover the process that can impact the selection and retention of quality police officers.  Our guest, Dr. Karen Amendola of The Police Foundation, discusses some of best selection practices that when properly applied, can assist police agencies in attracting and selecting the best candidates to become officers. 

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On today's episode, we discuss the basic training that most police officers experience when they are new to the job. Although police academies, post-academy certifications and field training are common to most officers, the quality and consistency of the training can vary greatly based upon funding, staffing and an agency's common practice. We discuss how funding makes a difference, and what we might do to improve training moving forward. 

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