In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Cedric L. Alexander, the civic leader, trained clinical psychologist and former police chief appointed to conduct the assessment. Dr. endstream endobj 356 0 obj <>/Metadata 19 0 R/Pages 353 0 R/StructTreeRoot 31 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 357 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 358 0 obj <>stream Dr. Alexander shared his views on what needs to change in policing, namely Police Reform. 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What are these varieties of different organizations, how do they see and feel and experience these things? Places: Russia You change the policy around that. Dr. Alexander is the past national president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executive (NOBLE), over 40 years of public safety and 20 years of mental health practitioner experience. Defender: What changes can be made nationally, and what changes can only be made locally? I have to live that every day. Throughout his career, he has been pivotal in reforming troubled police departments and restoring trust between departments and their communities, including leadership roles ranging from Chief of Police in Rochester, NY to Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety in DeKalb County, GA. "Law enforcement advancements that provide benefit to both police and society will become an expectation of the public.". It represents you and your communityYou need to know who these people are. They will become a part of the police reform that is being demanded, and our mission is to ensure that Lassen Peak's products become beneficial for all stakeholders seeking to improve the safety within their respective communities.". "- Podcast Listener, "The people that get it today are doing things in an authentic manner. And until we confront it, we cant change anything. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations. 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. CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Cedric Alexander: My thing has always been to treat people with dignity and respect regardless of who they are. When asked if there is a chance for both sides to have a more civil dialogue as opposed to inciting violence whenever they dont get the desired results, Dr. Alexander has this to say: My thought is that both sides of the aisle, in my humble opinion, struggle for good leadership. The program will also coordinate investigations with Freeman's office, and has embedded a specific prosecutor - who is a former police officer - to work with MPD. He was one-time AML Prestige Championship (2016) Being humanistic with people and giving people an opportunity to get to know me and given myself an opportunity to get to know them. Even though we look very divided at this very moment because of the politics we have the capacity to come together in all of this. 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. Current Age: 30 Years old (as of 2020) He adds, policing should be about being a "guardian and Dr. Cedric Alexande You need to go to city hall and meet with your county commissioners and mayors and city managers, however your government is set up. Im in the guardian mindset or I dont come to work. Animal/Pet: Dog. Rev. "There will be no solution with any one individual, one organization.". DR. ALEXANDER: I dont want to be seen as just some guy consultant coming in from outside telling us how we should do and blah blah blah. 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. 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We've recently sent you an authentication link. 383 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0D54D268A7E24A8F8BEBEF97DCD2ED50><08BBF25660E887469B2FF27F5A4B7E15>]/Index[355 50]/Info 354 0 R/Length 129/Prev 437933/Root 356 0 R/Size 405/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Lassen Peak Chairman of the Board and CEO, Hatch Graham, states "As one of the most qualified, experienced, and highest-profile law enforcement leaders in America, Cedric is an ideal addition to Lassen Peak's advisory committee as we collectively shape the product roadmap to deliver solutions for safer law enforcement procedures within our communities." Mother: N/A Father: N/A Full Name: Cedric Alexander Johnson 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. Alexander: No, because were still in the embryo stages of all of this. And it doesnt have to be the majority of our community, but theres a part of our population where people dont feel like, particularly people of color, where they dont feel safe. First published on September 22, 2022 / 3:04 PM. These were the words that allowed Cedric Alexander at the age of 19, a college drop-out, and new father to get his start in law enforcement. ", Dr. Cedric Alexander says Minneapolis can be one of the safest cities in the country as long as all of the departments work together @WCCO pic.twitter.com/GL390EVK8W. MINNEAPOLIS --Roughly six weeks after Dr. Cedric Alexander was sworn in as Minneapolis' first community safety commissioner, he announced a plan - along with Mayor Jacob Frey and other local officials - to reduce crime in the city. Were almost at a point where even if I show you that clear evidence of anything, is still not believed. And primarily me, because of my background as a police officer. by Jamie Kennedy. Get the top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. Because, as you will know, people have a lot of anger. But Alexander stressed that the data will lead the way and allow for flexibility in allocating resources to different areas across the city. After a summer of protests surrounding issues of police brutality and civil rights, the University of Minnesota is starting off the school year by bringing in an expert to review safety and equity on campus and in the UMPD. Cedric Alexander kicks to cause pain, which has been his sole focus since his arrival at WWE. Dr. Alexander remains front and center of the explosive nexus of race and policing, posing the hard questions about systemic racism, gun safety, and police reform. Please enter valid email address to continue. Officer of the MonthDistinguished Service AwardExcellence In Media AwardLifetime Achievement Award, VIEW ALL | Corporate Partners and Sponsors. RELATED:Heavy hail pummels portions of north Georgia. Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password. And it becomes part of the culture, but whatever we do we want to make sure we build it into the culture so that it doesnt when I leave when the President leaves it goes away, but its something that is written inside a policy. Gopher athletics announced last week that they would be cutting the mens tennis, mens gymnastics and mens track and field teams for financial and Title IX sustainability reasons. Breaking News: Minneapolis City Council Votes to approve Dr. Cedric Alexander as City's New Commissioner of Community Safety. Founded in 1930, the Defender is the leading and most trusted source of Black news and information in the Greater Houston area on multiple platforms: web, social media, print and more. @Calex_law. Musician: Beyonce hb```a``ZpVA2@+=Y~*BIc>Y . @Ajjc`k}XlL V?&VjL71abbdcRc%,Us3CvpD9? Cedric has testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Facial Recognition Technology, as well as on the pros and cons of using body cameras, drones, and crime mapping in law enforcement. Every single guest arrives authentic and beyond inspiring and OMG I LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH! Jeff's guest is Dr. Cedric Alexander, whose career in law enforcement spans over four decades. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. One-time EVO Heavyweight Championship An expert in public safety believes the numbers are alarming. DR. ALEXANDER: But one thing I pride myself on is being fair. The committee will provide insight and guidance into the methods and application of Lassen Peak's ground-breaking concealed weapon detection technology throughout its development, currently targeted for introduction to law enforcement departments and agencies in 2023. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 0 MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis made history Monday morning by swearing Few people in the country know the issues of police reform from multiple aspects better than Dr. Cedric Alexander, who has been in law enforcement since 1977 and is former president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). GERMUNDSON: As far as working with UMPD, he says he doesnt see any challenges arising as they work together. 404 0 obj <>stream Also a huge fan of his 2 books. But unlike the TV where you only get a few minutes with him, today we go deep in an incredibly thoughtful conversation in a way that you only can on a real dialogue podcast. Dr. Cedric Alexander said it's clear something has to give. As for his perspective, Dr. Alexander thinks that there is too much politics and taking sides involved that the Right and the Left are so divided. Widely respected for his ability to lead thoughtfully and respectfully, he transcends both public and private sectors in an effort to foster positive change. Cedric Alexander is a popular and one of the top American professional wrestlers who is at the moment signed to WWE. Educational Qualification: N/A. There are parts of our communities that feel marginalized or treated differently. They realize that no one wants the over produced glitzy BS and instead they just want to learn. Rochester does that sound familiar right now? Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. Alexander was ranked #28 in the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018. "We are going to be slow, we are going to be methodical, we're going to be very analytic about it because when you do those types of searches you want to make sure that everyone get a fair and balanced opportunity to show and to prove and to demonstrate what their experiences have been," he said. GERMUNDSON: In his new role at the University, he says he plans to meet with a variety of groups and organizations on campus. 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. On todays special episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a deep conversation about the State of America. So thats kind of where I am. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Dr. Cedric Alexander is stepping down as Public Safety Director of DeKalb County. This council, they say, would conduct independent officer reviews and have significant influence on the department. With a doctorate in clinical psychology from Wright State University, Cedric is equipped to address the prevailing issues nationwide. 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