This episode of the Black Armor the Law podcast focuses on corrections and bail reform. The guests include probation and parole officers who discuss their roles and the challenges they face in helping individuals reintegrate into the community. The conversation also delves into the power and responsibilities of probation and parole officers, as well as the impact of caseloads on their work. The guests share their perspectives on bail reform and the need for reimagining places like Rikers Island. Overall, the episode highlights the importance of investing in education, vocational training, and community-based support to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation. This conversation explores various aspects of criminal justice reform and the challenges faced in creating meaningful change. The speakers discuss the importance of providing a living wage to individuals reentering society to prevent recidivism. They also emphasize the need for comprehensive rehabilitation programs that offer vocational training and support services. The conversation highlights the impact of private prisons and the need to treat criminal justice reform as an investment. The speakers address the flaws in the bail system and the lack of funding for essential support services. They stress the importance of collaboration, communication, and the allocation of resources to create lasting change. The conversation concludes with a focus on the rewarding nature of the work and the power of planting seeds of change.

Dr. Tracie L. Keesee discusses the work of the Center for Policing Equity and the importance of using data and science in policing. She emphasizes the concept of co-production of public safety and the need for collaboration between law enforcement and the community. Dr. Keesee also addresses the hesitancy to embrace data and science in policing and the challenges of changing organizational culture. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of evidence-based approaches to improve policing practices and build trust with the community. The conversation explores the impact of culture on policing, the need for change and accountability, the importance of awareness and understanding, the global impact of George Floyd's death, the interconnectedness of safety in communities, the importance of action and funding, the different perspectives in policing, the hypocrisy of some police chiefs, the need for consistency and funding for community safety, and the role of policing and safety in communities.

In this episode, Dr. RaShall Brackney interviews Hansel Aguilar, the director of civilian oversight in the city of Berkeley, California. They discuss the history and growth of civilian oversight, different models of oversight, and the pros and cons of each model. They also explore the challenges and expectations of civilian oversight, including managing community expectations and building trust. Aguilar emphasizes the importance of reimagining civilian oversight and establishing national standards and training for oversight practitioners. He also highlights the support and mentorship he has received from the community of practitioners in this field.

The podcast episode explores various pressing issues in the criminal legal system in 2023. It discusses the corruption and lack of accountability in policing and the criminal legal system, highlighting the low number of officers charged and convicted for their actions. The concerns of police officers, including recruitment and retention, are also examined. The episode delves into the attacks on progressive prosecutors who seek to reform the system and the detrimental impact of the school-to-prison pipeline. It concludes by reflecting on the triumphs and achievements of the podcast and expressing gratitude to the guests and listeners.

In this episode, Dr. Rachelle Brackney speaks with Gregory A. Thomas, a former member of the Mollen Commission, about his experience investigating police corruption in New York City. They discuss the need for an outside agency to investigate corruption, the challenges faced by officers reporting corruption, and the importance of internal dismantling. They also explore the impact of corruption on community cooperation and provide advice for officers to avoid corruption. The conversation explores the topics of accountability, leadership, serving the community, and the concept of the aggrieved party in law enforcement.

In this episode, Dr. RaShall Brackney discusses the school-to-prison pipeline with Dr. Kevin F. Gilbert, an expert in education and discipline policies. They explore the impact of school resource officers, the role of principals in disciplinary actions, and the disproportionate impact on black students. They also discuss the need for cultural responsiveness and anti-bias training for educators. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement in supporting students during suspensions and disrupting the pipeline.

Join Chief B and she breaks down recent stories and social post on law enforcement, law makers and justice reform as only she can do.

This week Chief B talks the science of policing with the owners of Force Metrics. Two brothers Shane and Andre McGregor that have introduced data and analytics to police work for better accountability and service to the community.

Check out their personal stories behind the company and with the police the struggle between being Black and Blue.

This week on the podcast, Adam Savage, a New York Times bestselling author, multiple Emmy-nominated producer/host, highly decorated YouTube creator, and internationally

acclaimed science communicator, and cosplayer. After more than a decade working in special effects for Industrial Light and Magic/Lucastilm, the Matrix films, and most of the major movie

studios, he began hosting Discovery Channel's flagship show Mythbusters in 2002, producing nearly 300 episodes over 13 years, and played in over 100 countries.

Stay with us here, Adam is going to do some myth busting on policing that you'll want to hear.

Join Chief B for another amazing conversation on the Black Arm of the Law Podcast!

This week Chief B does her monthly run through the hashtags and headlines on police and police related news and stories and breaks them down with her eye on truth and transparency.