QUOTES 01:42 "A lot of times you end up attracting two groups of people. The first group are people who desperately need help, who are disenfranchised, and then you have the people who follow them from those adjoining communities to prey on them." 07:04 "I can promise that American public that the vast majority of police officers from all walks of life, whether they're white, black, Hispanic, gay, straight, Christian, Muslim, atheist, they're just decent people trying to do a very tough job." 14:25 "You can't say you care about the safety of women, at the same time be okay with the environment that puts them in danger. And this is what I always have been trying to convey to political leaders and even civic leaders is please listen." 18:17 "We have to tell parents to stop instilling fear into the kids because when you instill fear, fear causes mistakes." ----------------------------- SUMMARY In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Deon Joseph, LAPD Officer, speaker, and author who called out LeBron James. Skid Row is a misunderstood place that includes many good people mixed in with bad crowds. Unfortunately, propaganda sows fear that police are the bad guys. Deon fights for the community by engaging Skid Row locals and establishing programs that protect their rights. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS 00:59 The realities behind Skid Row 04:54 Police are vilified but media spins destructive narratives 12:10 Establishing programs that protect women from sexual assault 16:49 Fear and staying safe on the road ------------------------------ RESOURCES
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