Episode 027: Good Always Wins - A Police Officer's perspective on Race, The Police, and the Future
Joining me for this timely and very important interview is long time friend and colleague, Walter Powell is a Security Guru, and Former 20-year Police Officer. He grew up in the first generation following the civil rights era, and spent 20 years of his career as a police officer. In this day and age, where the world is desperate for context, common sense, and critical thinking, he is uniquely qualified to offer an intelligent perspective on race, police, and what people can do as individuals to become more awake, aware, and enlightened about a variety of issues. In this interview we cover some of the following: A forensic police view of the George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks casesWhat drove him to become a police officerBlack cultureHow to avoid resentment in the face of racismWhat he has taught his children about this society An insider look of what it’s like to be a black police officer Why black communities in particular are targeted Combatting Bias The power of being NICE and Respectful Predictions on the Future of Police Departments Defunding Police Can we end Racism? Why social movements are so important Balancing Crisis and Recovery Read the full article
