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Listen in as Mackenzie shares her struggles as a person of color and how she is made to feel less of a person and more of an anomaly by blacks and whites.  Mackenzie shares her thoughts on the events in Minneapolis that started the protest which have turned violent across the country. 

Hear from a retired Police Officer and Business owner who attended a Protest Rally that eventually turned violent.  Fred shares his thoughts on how the situation escalated and why the Police responded the way they did. Also hear what's in store for Fred in 2024 to bring healing to the community. 

With all of the events unfolding across the Nation, Police Pod Talk spoke with Ashley. She shares her heartfelt pain and anguish over the protesters and the way the Police handled the situation. Listen as she shares her ideas of improving the situation for both sides.  

Thank You to our Faithful Listeners and Dedicated Followers of Police Pod Talk. Police Pod Talk will start our second season Monday June 8, 2020 with new episodes and new guest. Thank you for all your support!

Sincerely, Cleveland, Abby and Jeremy AKA: "The Crew!"

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear Host Cleveland's thoughts on working from home, thanking our Health Care Workers and the three "P's" that can help all of us get through this. 

On Monday the Police Pod Talk Crew will discuss the Hospital video from North Carolina showing Officers tackling, tasing, and punching a teenager after his mother drove him to the hospital in need of mental health assistance.  After hearing the discussion you decide if the teenager was out of line or the Security Officers and the Deputies went too far.  In the "What Were You Thinking Man" segment hear a story out of Alpine, Utah where a mother calls 911 in need of milk for her baby.

On Monday hear the Police Pod Talk Crew talk about the Chicago Police Officers working on the CTA system (Chicago Transit Authority) attempting to arrest a gentleman and during the struggle pepper spray was used along with a taser before shots were fired hitting the suspect twice. After hearing the full story you decide, was it justified or excessive force. In the "What were you Thinking Man" segment hear what happened when several Officers from the Bridgeport Conn. Police Department came across a vehicle that was on it's side and on fire.     

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear a conversation with four Professional Educators out of Indianapolis, Indiana as they discuss the hot topic of "Should Teachers carry handguns in the class rooms?" You decide what should be the teacher's responsibility, how far should they be required to go to protect your children.  

Monday on Police Pod Talk the Crew talks with Fort Wayne Police Captain Mitch McKinney about his career on the department from Patrolman to Sergeant then up to Captain. Also Capt. McKinney will discuss a program he and several Church Leaders have been working on to improve relationships and decrease violence in gathering sites. Hear Capt. McKinney talk about communication and awareness tips to decrease violence in churches and other large gathering sites in light of recent attacks on such places across the country.    

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear the Crew talk about a school Resource Officer who threatened to shoot a student and why. You decide if the Officer went too far or if the student was out of line for his response to the officer. In the "What were you Thinking Man?" segment hear how a traffic stop in Santa Rosa County, Florida turned into a drug bust all because of the labeling of a bag.