Published Jun 18, 2021

American Policing in Crisis with Anthony Barksdale [S2 Ep.19]

Explore the critical state of American policing with Anthony Barksdale as he delves into essential training practices, the complexities of force decision-making, and the pressing challenges from officer retirements to accountability issues, underscoring the need for strategic reforms and enhanced law enforcement capabilities.
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  • Bad Cops

    Identifying and removing bad cops is a complex process that requires vigilance and accountability at multiple levels. emphasizes the role of first-line supervisors, particularly sergeants, in evaluating officers' performance and integrity. He believes that sergeants should actively monitor officers' conduct and intervene when necessary to prevent corruption and misconduct 1.

    You have to be aggressive about getting bad officers out of the profession because we're seeing the damage that they're doing with these body cams.

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    Additionally, highlights the importance of internal affairs and integrity stings to maintain accountability and address issues proactively 2.

       

    Qualified Immunity

    The debate over qualified immunity is pivotal in discussions about police accountability. explains that qualified immunity protects officers from personal liability in civil suits, complicating efforts to hold them accountable for misconduct 3. acknowledges the challenges this presents, noting that while officers must adhere to rules and laws, the removal of qualified immunity in some jurisdictions has sparked concerns about its impact on policing 4.

    Qualified immunity to me, in hindsight, was a good thing. But wasn't I supposed to follow the rules anyway?

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    He stresses the need for executive accountability to address misconduct effectively and ensure that problematic officers are disciplined appropriately 4.