Black Arm of the Law

In this episode, Dr. RaShall Brackney interviews Hansel Aguilar, the director of civilian oversight in the city of Berkeley, California. They discuss the history and growth of civilian oversight, different models of oversight, and the pros and cons of each model. They also explore the challenges and expectations of civilian oversight, including managing community expectations and building trust. A...

The podcast episode explores various pressing issues in the criminal legal system in 2023. It discusses the corruption and lack of accountability in policing and the criminal legal system, highlighting the low number of officers charged and convicted for their actions. The concerns of police officers, including recruitment and retention, are also examined. The episode delves into the attacks on pr...

In this episode, Dr. Rachelle Brackney speaks with Gregory A. Thomas, a former member of the Mollen Commission, about his experience investigating police corruption in New York City. They discuss the need for an outside agency to investigate corruption, the challenges faced by officers reporting corruption, and the importance of internal dismantling. They also explore the impact of corruption on c...

In this episode, Dr. RaShall Brackney discusses the school-to-prison pipeline with Dr. Kevin F. Gilbert, an expert in education and discipline policies. They explore the impact of school resource officers, the role of principals in disciplinary actions, and the disproportionate impact on black students. They also discuss the need for cultural responsiveness and anti-bias training for educators. Th...

Join Chief B and she breaks down recent stories and social post on law enforcement, law makers and justice reform as only she can do.

This week Chief B talks the science of policing with the owners of Force Metrics. Two brothers Shane and Andre McGregor that have introduced data and analytics to police work for better accountability and service to the community. Check out their personal stories behind the company and with the police the struggle between being Black and Blue.

This week on the podcast, Adam Savage, a New York Times bestselling author, multiple Emmy-nominated producer/host, highly decorated YouTube creator, and internationally acclaimed science communicator, and cosplayer. After more than a decade working in special effects for Industrial Light and Magic/Lucastilm, the Matrix films, and most of the major movie studios, he began hosting Discovery Channel'...

This week Chief B does her monthly run through the hashtags and headlines on police and police related news and stories and breaks them down with her eye on truth and transparency.

Joining Chief B on the podcast this week is the former Police Chief of Ferguson Missouri Jason Armstrong. He discusses policing in Ferguson post Michael Brown and current post as Police Chief of Apex North Carolina. In addition to his current position Chief Armstrong a part of the Obama Foundation's leadership USA 2023 program.

This week Chief Brackney talks with another fighter for police reform and their efforts in Baton Rouge as the former Police Chief Murphy Paul talks about his viral video with the Metro Council discussing the "Brave Cave" and their lack of effort to help get rid of bad police. Check out this amazing episode of the Black Arm of the Law right now!

They literally wrote the book on Policing Black Bodies, the conversation is amazing with these two insightful guest. Add Chief Brackney to the mix and we got us a podcast! We promise you with be on it from start to stop More on our guest and we'll talk to you in the show, download and listen now! Earl Smith is Professor of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Delaware, Professor Emeritus...

Join Chief B and Chief Dr. Brendon Del Poza. on this weeks episode. Dr. del Pozo served as a police officer for 23 years. Nineteen were spent in the New York City Police Department, where he started on patrol in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, went on to command two patrol precincts, deploy to Amman, Jordan as an intelligence liaison, and serve in the police commissioner's office. He also spent four year...

On the Black Arm of the Law podcast, this week's guest is Brandi Fisher the Founder and CEO of Alliance for Police Accountability (APA). APA is a collective of voices fighting for change, APA exists to dismantle harmful systems of oppression, to mobilize community members as active agents of change, and to affirm the humanity of Black and other marginalized communities. Be inspired by this convers...

Uncle Selwyn Jones, the Uncle of George Floyd and his Co-Founder and CEO of Hope929 Liz Darden join BAOTL host Chief Brackney to talk deaths in custody under police and their efforts to keep young black me alive. Join this amazing conversation right now!

Join Chief B for another look into policing and the community. This week she talks with Pittsburgh Chief of police Larry Scirotto about recruitment and diversity. Download and listen now!

This week Chief B brings the first of her Hash Tags & Headlines episodes where she highlights current news and social stories involving law enforcement.

Dr. Erroll G. Southers, is an Associate Senior Vice President at the University of Southern California (USC) and President of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC). He is a professor and veteran of three law enforcement agencies including the FBI. Dr. Southers is a former presidential nominee, who has served at every level of government, including the Schwarzenegger and Newsom admin...

Recorded live at the NOBLE Training and Exhibition Conference Chief Brackney has a conversation with the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety and first VP of NOBLE Jeffrey Glover

Chief B continues her conversations from the NOBLE Training Conference and Exhibition with Aneela Khalil-Khan Chief Detective Inspector of the South Yorkshire Police.

We spent time at the 47th NOBLE Training Conference and Exhibition in Cleveland and held several live podcast recordings. This week hear BAOTL host Chief Brackney talk with candidates Chief Renee Hall and Major Kevin Granville about their platform for the office of 2nd Vice President. Renee did succeed in her bid for the position however this was a great conversation and we all win from the discus...

Black Arm of the Law, reimagined with a focus on reform in policing and the justice system and accountability. Hosted by one of the most credible voices out here. Chief RaShall Brackney. Former police chief of Charlottesville VA. Listen to the focus in her voice here. New epsidoes coming soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Atlanta Police Chief and incoming NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement) Rodney Bryant joins Chief B on the podcast to discuss policing, the community and his new role at NOBLE.

This week Chief Brackney talks to Retired LaGrange Georgia Police Chief Lou Dekmar, the inaugural guest on the new Black Arm of the Law and this conversation sets the stage for the reimagined focus of our podcast. It's a discussion you might not expect from a Police Chief of a southern town but one you will be glad you heard. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments along with a rating. Fo...

Charlottesville VA had a Black Woman as Mayor and a Black Woman as Police Chief, AT THE SAME DAMN TIME! One is the host of this podcast and the other is the guest of this episode. Where is my fire emoji? You gotta check out this episode of Black Arm of the Law!

The history of policing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.