September 01, 2020

Police Chief Rick Sanders

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55 minutes

Matt Jones is joined by Rick Sanders, a former Kentucky State Police Commissioner and current Police Chief in Jeffersontown, to discuss recent events from the perspective of a 40-plus-year veteran in law enforcement.Among the topics? Controversial videos involving police officers, the national spotlight of certain cases, ongoing protests, and much more.
Highlights:

What is it like to be in law enforcement in recent months and beyond?

Sanders' opinions on high-profile cases such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, among others

Seeing controversial videos involving police officers through the eyes of a Police Chief and former State Police Commissioner

Is life more difficult now as an officer?

"Of 10 million arrests made every year, less than four percent result in use of force."

Does Sanders believe it is too difficult to fire bad officers?

Why geography is important to consider when looking at arrest numbers

Cases of "bad policing" by "bad policemen"

Thoughts on no-knock warrants

Details on body cameras and why they're essential for accountability purposes

Sanders' genuine thoughts on protesting

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September 01, 2020

Police Chief Rick Sanders

Listen Later

55 minutes

Matt Jones is joined by Rick Sanders, a former Kentucky State Police Commissioner and current Police Chief in Jeffersontown, to discuss recent events from the perspective of a 40-plus-year veteran in law enforcement.Among the topics? Controversial videos involving police officers, the national spotlight of certain cases, ongoing protests, and much more.
Highlights:

What is it like to be in law enforcement in recent months and beyond?

Sanders' opinions on high-profile cases such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, among others

Seeing controversial videos involving police officers through the eyes of a Police Chief and former State Police Commissioner

Is life more difficult now as an officer?

"Of 10 million arrests made every year, less than four percent result in use of force."

Does Sanders believe it is too difficult to fire bad officers?

Why geography is important to consider when looking at arrest numbers

Cases of "bad policing" by "bad policemen"

Thoughts on no-knock warrants

Details on body cameras and why they're essential for accountability purposes

Sanders' genuine thoughts on protesting

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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