Can empathy and education rebuild trust in policing? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley join Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris to explore how School Resource Officers connect with kids to prevent crime early. Morris shares the human side of officers, urging better police training to bridge divides. From tackling racial tensions to rethinking political priorities, this heartfelt episode offers hope for a justice system that unites communities through shared humanity.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Hope Through Connection: How empathy can transform policing.
• (00:18) Cops in Classrooms: The power of School Resource Officers to build trust.
• (02:55) Kids, Not Criminals: Why early intervention prevents crime cycles.
• (04:29) Hope for Justice: Stories like Quan’s inspire systemic change.
• (06:23) Officers Are Human: Jordan’s plea for civilians to see cops as people too.
• (08:28) Political Barriers: How politics stifle police reform progress.
• (09:13) Together We Grow: Jerremy’s call to unite for a better justice system.
• (11:22) Lessons Learned: Jerremy and Dave reflect on drug policy and training gaps.

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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Do lenient drug laws hurt more than they help? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley join Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris to unpack the fallout of drug decriminalization in California, where meth possession earns just a ticket. Morris shares the toll on communities and officers, proposing mandatory rehab to break addiction cycles. From the blur between jail and prison to the need for robust police training, this heartfelt episode calls for policies that heal, not harm, offering hope for safer streets.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Reforms Gone Wrong: How drug decriminalization strains cops and communities.
• (00:29) A Ticket for Meth: Why drug offenses face lighter penalties than speeding.
• (01:45) Communities Unraveled: The chaos of decriminalization in places like San Francisco.
• (03:51) A Way Out: Jordan’s push for mandatory rehab to end addiction cycles.
• (08:57) Reimagining Justice: More police training and tailored sentencing for reform.
• (12:09) Jail vs. Prison: Why jail systems need funding to prevent crime early.
• (15:21) Drugs and Violence: How substances fuel domestic violence calls.

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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Can police rebuild trust in a divided world? Hosts Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley sit down with Patrol Sergeant Jordan Morris to explore the human side of policing. From a life-changing domestic violence call that broke an abuse cycle to practical tips for respectful police encounters, Morris shares heartfelt victories. Jerremy opens up about his own fears, shaped by his upbringing. This moving episode reveals how genuine connection and better court systems can mend communities, despite challenges like drug decriminalization.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Bridging the Divide: How cops build trust amid limited training.
• (00:18) A Call That Changed Lives: Jordan’s domestic violence intervention saves a family.
• (03:08) Wisdom for Rookies: Why human connection trumps force in policing.
• (04:50) How to Meet Cops: Jordan’s tips for respectful, safe police encounters.
• (06:56) Jerremy’s Truth: Lessons from poverty and fear shape his police interactions.
• (08:29) Courts in Crisis: How drug decriminalization undermines justice.

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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