During the civil unrest of 2020, there's been a lot of talk about how to create safe neighborhoods for everyone. However, this isn't a new topic by any means. In fact, it's an issue that many cities have been dealing with for a number of decades.For example, here in Indianapolis, we're way ahead of the curve when it comes to homicides for the year. It's only June and we have had over 100 people killed. This curve has been rising year after year.Add to that the frustration people have with law enforcement and the systems in place for their accountability, and it only makes sense that there's protests.However, where many people draw the line is when those protests turn to violence. When protests turn to riots, that's where the message starts getting lost.So, if people want to make a change for the better, wouldn't it make sense that they do so in non-threatening manner?This session's guest, Commander Dale Brown of the Threat Management Center in Detroit, MI, believes that's the case. On top of this, through his experience of over 25 years, he also believes that when people know a bit about self protection, crime in neighborhoods tends to go down.In this session, Veronica and I learn why this is the case, and what society can do to erase the man made construct of race all together.If you're a peace loving individual and have wanted to have your voice heard, then perhaps Dale's message is for you.Enjoy!
SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:
What drew Dale to Detroit to teach the east side community how to defend themselves? 8:08When lots of people were leaving Detroit during the recession, why did Dale stick around and continue to develop the Detroit Threat Management Center? 12:04How does Dale see Detroit's current renaissance playing a part in the rather peaceful protests they're seeing? 19:50Since race is a manmade construct, what are some steps we as a society can do to get rid of it? 30:44How has Dale had to pivot during the pandemic? 35:11What are three books he gifts to others or tells them about? 39:23In the last few years, what's something Dale's started saying no to and why? 40:11What is something that's $100 or less that's changed his life? 49:02Is there anything he believed as an 18 year old but now realizes is completely inaccurate? 49:46How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 51:17
ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Dale Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Uncover Your Personal MissionHulu Documentary Series "Abandoned" (Dale's on the last part of the last episode - 10)Jordan Harbinger AoL InterviewArt of WarBorn a Crime - Trevor NoahBone Conduction Earpiece
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SHOW NOTE EXTRAS:
Something’s Off with Andrew Heaton Ep. 33 | Dale Brown Doesn't Need a Gun | Guest: Commander Dale Brown
Something’s Off with Andrew Heaton Ep 69 | Race as a Social Construct | Guest: Commander Dale Brown
Introduction to the Threat Management Center on The Rock Newman Show
Threat Management in Startup Societies
Dale Brown - Detroit Threat Management Center - FULL CLASS at Anarchapulco
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