To kick off the 2020-2021 school year, our reporters spoke with Dr. Cedric L. Alexander, an appointee by President Gabel who will reassess what public safety should look like on the Us campus. Mayor Jacob Frey tapped Alexander for the position in July. Since he was sworn in last month, he's been tasked with overseeing five departments of public safety: 911, the city fire department, emergency management office, police department, and neighborhood safety. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:47 41.7MB) | Embed, Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Stitcher | RSS | More. Cedric Alexander is a popular and one of the top American professional wrestlers who is at the moment signed to WWE. He is also the author of In Defense of Public Service: How 22 Million Government Workers Will Save Our Republic that features endorsements from the late U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings, Retired Major General James Spider Marks, and attorney Barry Scheck from the Innocence Project. Places: Russia AVA: In that role, he dealt with clinical interventions for officers who had experienced traumatic incidents. The SDS also requested a meeting with Dr. Alexander to discuss their demands. Please check your inbox for an authentication link. And at a state level, it is great to have federal legislation that says no chokehold. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations. School: N/A Alexander: No, because were still in the embryo stages of all of this. He adds, policing should be about being a "guardian and We got to confront it. We cant do this alone - help support Black media in Houston. Thursday on, On Point with Juandolyn Stokes, we were joined by law enforcement expert and author, Dr. Cedric Alexander. hb```a``ZpVA2@+=Y~*BIc>Y . @Ajjc`k}XlL V?&VjL71abbdcRc%,Us3CvpD9? Cedric Alexander sworn in as Minneapolis' 1st community safety commissioner, tapped Alexander for the position in July, the city marked its 56th homicide overnight. Net Worth: Approx. And I dont think you can ask any more than that. Defender: Do you know of any departments nationally that are implementing some of the discussed reforms? One-time PWX Heavyweight Championship He says, Its a double-edge sword for a black police officer because youve got to be sensitive to the struggles and history in your own population, but you also are tied to the responsibilities and the oath that youve taken as a law enforcement official. KIAN: Dr. Alexanders career began as a police officer in 1977. A leadership with proper morals, and one that comes from the heart. Keep suggesting us. Educational Qualification: N/A. For me to be really effective and to really get to know people, I need to meet you first before we can even get into all that. The conversation started off on the topic of the upcoming midterms on 2022, and the subsequent presidential election on 2024. Right. And instead called for a community elected Campus Community Police Accountability Council composed of students, faculty, staff and community members. Theres nothing wrong with reform. Jerry McAfee, the founder of violence prevention initiative 21 Days of Peace, agrees. Also a huge fan of his 2 books. Contact [emailprotected] or www.acrhomes.com for information on our jobs and research-based internships! DR. ALEXANDER: So, primarily what they have asked me to do is to come in and meet with students, with faculty and meet with you guys. But even equally as important, if not more important, being a person of color myself, being a Black man in America. The need for racial sensitivity in hiring, policing, and training will be foremost in Alexanders thoughts as he works in his community and on a national stage in President Obamas new task force on 21st Century Policing. GERMUNDSON: Here, the emphasis on Rochester refers to the police killing of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died of suffocation after Rochester police officers handcuffed him, put a hood over his head and knelt on his back in March of this year. spokesman-recorder.com. AMBI (FADE BACK UP AND OUT) (PHONE RINGING). So, what has to happen in my opinion is that myself as a chief, my community, my elected officials, I think we all have an opportunity in this space were in right now to be able to sit down and start talking about how would we like to see policing in our community. The couple have one daughter together. So, I feel peoples pain. One-time EWA Junior Heavyweight Championship Dr. Alexander is a clinical psychologist, law enforcement analyst, public safety executive and 40-year law enforcement veteran, with experience in all levels of government. Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 93 kg All Rights Reserved. Feel free toemailhim, connect onFacebook,Twitter,Instagram, and subscribe oniTunes! Aerial plays in All Ellite Wrestling under the nickname Big Swole. This program featured Dr. Cedric Alexander, a Pensacola native and one of Americas leading voices on modern policing. In order to avoid a repeat of what happened on January 6, its going to take leadership coming from both sides of the aisle. The sky is hazy from the smoke of the West Coast wildfires, and George Floyd square on East 38th & Chicago is still held by local organizers, as calls for racial justice continue across the Twin Cities and the nation. Sports: American Football September 6, 2021. This season, Im excited to discover meaningful stories on campus and amplify voices that are often marginalized by the media. Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 One-time WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Date of Birth: 16th August 1989 Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. He sits on the board of the Innocence Project, working to exonerate the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. So, long story short, what I said to the mayor is that I need to look around the country and see if theres some mental health training that police officers can receive in order to reduce the likelihood of some of those negative interactions that either turn deadly or someone ends up seriously hurt. Alexander says the leaders can only be effective if people in the community also do their part for safety. DeKalb County Public Safety Director Cedric Alexander, who became a national advocate for better policing after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Have a good day, stay blessed. Thanks for visiting. Sign up to receive the latest news and updates from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. I want to talk to his personnel. AEW. Related: WCCO-TV goes 1-on-1 with Frey's public safety pick, "All resources within the department are going to be used in support of Operation Endeavor," said Jason Case, a commander with MPD. Nickname: Cedric Alexander, Gary Garbutt Hair Color: Black Consider ACR Homes! DeKalb County, GA Former Deputy Mayor Rochester, NY Cedric L. Alexander, PsyD is a law enforcement expert with over 40 years of experience in public safety. But Im not just police. "- Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Fame Legend. MEGAN PALMER: Hey, yall, and welcome back to In The Know, the podcast where we dive into what is happening on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Alexander called this plan the "culmination" of the charge he was given when he was tapped by Minneapolis Mayor Frey for the job. Not even close unfortunately. In 1970s Florida if someone wanted to attend the police academy, they would either have to already have a job with a Florida police department or pay $100 and get a police chief or sheriff to sign off on their paperwork. He is also the author of the hit book, The New Guardians: Policing in Americas Communities for the 21st century. He was flanked by Frey, Minnesota's Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, Minneapolis Police Commander Jason Case, and Jennifer White from the Office of Violence Prevention, among others. But anyway, yall go ask whatever you want to ask. Matching advanced technologies with the need for a transformation in public safety solutions in the field, the team is committed to providing law enforcement and society with safe and less contentious alternatives to the legacy methods of identifying concealed dangerous objects and weapons. Right after George Floyd, you had the Republicans and the Democrats working together trying to create some public safety protocols, but they cant even find a center. The purpose of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is to honor the role of law enforcement, in service to society, by recognizing the sacrifices and valor of law enforcement, educating the community, and making it safer for those who serve. Jeff's guest is Dr. Cedric Alexander, whose career in law enforcement spans over four decades. The challenges of being a black man in the United States are keenly felt by Alexander who is all too aware of the precarious tight rope African-American officers must walk in their communities. Students are back on campus for fall semester, and the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States. by Megan Germnudson and Ava KianPublished September 17, 2020. Because I live in this skin. GERMUNDSON: Im wondering what you know, because theres some justice reform advocates who are sort of skeptical of someone whos coming in from the police side of things. In every situation, he conveys a sharp understanding of human nature, the breadth of issues facing our communities, and how to break through to create a solution everyone can unite behind. Im police, Im a psychologist, Im a person who believes in human rights and civil rights. Lets rock n roll. Widely respected for his ability to lead thoughtfully and respectfully, he transcends both public and private sectors in an effort to foster positive change. If you have any other useful information about him, please share with us by commenting below. Dr. Alexander says that this is a dangerous precedent. Were moving into the 21st Century. Along with his years of experience in law enforcement and as a Black man in America, Alexanders brutal honesty in assessing issues of policing have made his voice one of the most sought after on the subject. Dr. Cedric Alexander: I truly think everythings on the tableSo, if Im a police chief and Im running a police department and the public is telling me that theyre not comfortable with police, they dont feel safe. According to him, this also all boils down to leadership problems, as some of the leaders themselves are perpetuating this belief, in order to curry favor or not be ostracized by their party. I keep buying all their books! An account was already registered with this email. BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Dr. Cedric L. Alexander to its advisory committee. In a recent oral history interview, Alexander, now the chief safety officer for DeKalb County, Georgia and the president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), described his conversation with Sheriff Raymond Hamlin as a defining moment in his life.