We met Brian during our debut photo shoot. After posting a casting call looking for men in our community, who were willing to stand alongside our officers, for the sake of solidarity; Brian reached out to our surprise. During the photo shoot, we heard snippets of Brian's story and knew that it was imperative for him to stop by the studio.

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Sit back and listen closely as Brian takes us to a place where most men wouldn't dare to go.

Jonathan Parham, attended the American Military University in Charles Town, West Virginia and Richard Stockton College of NJ. He is a recipient of numerous honors and awards, including: Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution, a Letter of Commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a Letter of Commendation from the Union County Prosecutors Office, a Community Service Award from Acacia Lodge #23, a Service Award from Cop 2 Cop, and a Service Award from the National Alliance of Mental Illness. . Listen in and learn more about his upbringing, role models, and his new technological app that's in place to keep law enforcement officers accountable and up-to-date on all needed and/or advised training.

Jonathan Parham, attended the American Military University in Charles Town, West Virginia and Richard Stockton College of NJ. He is a recipient of numerous honors and awards including: Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution, a Letter of Commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a Letter of Commendation from the Union County Prosecutors Office, a Community Service Award from Acacia Lodge #23, a Service Award from Cop 2 Cop, and a Service Award from the National Alliance of Mental Illness. .

Listen in and learn more about his upbringing, role models, and his new technological app that's in place to keep law enforcement officers accountable and up-to-date on all needed and/or advised training.

Brandis Puryear has a story to tell and by the looks of things, it's a pretty interesting story. We tend to hear from many people how the justice system is un-just, but have you actually sat down and listened to a Cop tell their story about the moment they became an inmate? What about the moment they were released from jail and is now currently working tirelessly to protect and serve their community, even after everything?

Take a listen and hear some amazing people highlighted on this thankful day. It is because of the listeners. The followers. The family and the friends that support No Ops Podcast.

Brandis Puryear has a story to tell and by the looks of things, it's a pretty interesting story. We tend to hear from many people how the justice system is un-just, but have you actually sat down and listened to a Cop tell their story about the moment they became an inmate? What about the moment they were released from jail and is now currently working tirelessly to protect and serve their community, even after everything?

Amanda Koontz is a Law Enforcement and Security Officer Instructor specializing in SORA, Internal Affairs, De-Escalation Implicit, Explicit biases and Domestic Violence. 😳

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Presently, Amanda is teaching entry-level law enforcement prep course, actively involved in the American Legion (Veteran's Organization), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and The Auxiliary Police Program. .

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Listen in to hear how she managed to accomplish so much, no matter the adversities

Amanda Koontz is a Law Enforcement and Security Officer Instructor specializing in SORA, Internal Affairs, De-Escalation Implicit, Explicit biases and Domestic Violence. 😳

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Presently, Amanda is teaching entry-level law enforcement prep course, actively involved in the American Legion (Veteran's Organization), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and The Auxiliary Police Program. .

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Listen in to hear how she managed to accomplish so much, no matter the adversities.

Newark, also known as “Brick City” is the most populous city in the U.S state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. Although holding the title as one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs; the city holds a bad reputation by some residents of over 282,090 and many other surrounding states.

In this episode we speak with LaMonica McIver about the steps taken to bring Newark’s reputation back. .

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@LamonicaMcIver was elected in 2018, and has already made history as the youngest woman and a council member to serve on Newark’s Municipal Council. When LaMonica isn’t working as a dedicated public servant, she is educating her daughter and her community (Central Ward) where she was born and raised.

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There are sections within certain communities that are forgotten. Their voices are stripped, their homes are infested with drugs and their idea of protection doesn't come from the hands of police.

Listen in to hear "Slope" give details about his run-ins with law enforcement and how he believes corruption always enters his community.