Ep 49 - Lets Radically Change Policing Now... Seriously!

Bedford and LaMisha discuss their reactions to the #MarchForOurLives and how some of the students have been using their white privilege to be better allies to marginalized communities. They talk about What’s Going On with the most recent police shootings of Black people, including Stephon Clark, Decynthia Clements, Danny Ray Thomas and the lack of indictment for officers who shot and killed of Alton Sterling. During #RealTalk they discuss the need for better external regulation of policing as a profession and outline a strategy for demanding professional licensure for police on a statewide level. Key Words: Black, Psychology, Police, Social Justice, Regulation, Professionalism, Podcast, Grassroots, Black Lives Matter, Racism, Allyship, Gun Violence, Activism, Consumer Affairs, Licensure