For the next few episodes, we will be speaking with a police officer who is also a social worker. ACAB is a popular slogan in the media. It means that All Cops Are Bastards. I do believe that the system is unjust AND I believe that there are good cops. The narrative ACAB is a divisive and harmful slogan. Because my friend is a good cop and I want him to be safe on the streets. 

He started as a social worker in juvenile diversion. He moved into policing to make a difference in the system. Now that he is a police officer, he better understands the realities that face police officers that are trying to make a difference. Good cops are facing a harder time policing due to the narrative that all cops are bad. Cops are human and want empathy. Police reform is needed to bring legitimacy back to the profession. 

There are grey areas in the police reform and Black Lives Matter movement. Some of this will be highlighted in these episodes. Please keep an open mind as you listen.