Can policing effectively combine the warrior and guardian mindsets?

There has been some criticism of the warrior/guardian model, which includes the idea that the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Is it possible for one police officer to hold attitudes that are tied to both guardian and warrior mindsets?

Policing is in a period of transition. Will the public ever get the service they want or deserve? The host, G. Michael will dive into some of the real issues that get in the way of the best outcome for the public.

On March 23, 2020. Daniel Prude, a 41-year-old Black man died in the hospital after an interaction with police days before. He was physically restrained by Rochester, New York, police officers. Prude had been suffering from a mental health episode after ingesting PCP and was walking naked in the city's streets. The host, G. Michael will add some real-time perspective from a black police professional with over 20 year’s experience in law enforcement.

Host G. Michael talks with a 12-year police veteran that joined policing as a way to deal with his own childhood trauma. Although he didn't grow up thinking to highly of police officers, he was determined to make a difference but it hasn't always been easy. Listen now!

Recent events have put a strain on police and community relations. Internal racial issues are nothing new for government law enforcement agencies but honor and professionalism usually prevail to carry out the mission.  Events like the attack on the US Capitol and the strong rhetoric and beliefs that motivated the attack are slowly eroding the trust and comradery behind the shield.

There is a rift growing in law enforcement.   Extremist beliefs will endanger communities! Racial tensions fueled by political rhetoric may destroy police departments from the inside out!

This episode introduces another hero in the law enforcement community. Officer Sandy is early in her career with almost 4 years’ experience. We discuss the education and preparation that led her to this career. We also discuss the "Karen" phenomenon and what if anything it means for modern policing.

This episode shines the light on yet another black officer perspective. Sergeant J. Lawson a black female and ten year veteran on a major police department comments on the ups and downs of her career and breaks down what sacrifice is all about in this profession.

This episode of 4The Record introduces the host G. Michael, a 21 year veteran officer that has much to share about his career and so much more!

Join him as he shares his background and makes a case on why this podcast that focusses on black officer perspectives is so important.

The firsrt episode is coming soon!