Timothy Roberts’ father was shot dead outside a bar when he was 19. With the weight of his family heavy on his shoulders, he was inspired to become a police officer before turning his attention to education. 

We hone in on the act of pulling out a gun – with or without the badge – and explore the cases of Tamir Rice and Ma'Khia Bryant from the perspective of a Black cop. Plus, why education is the real driving force for evolution and why his school has "colored only" signs on their bathrooms. 

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