That is the way I was DR. ALEXANDER: I understand. Alexander: The term community policing really means that me as a police officer, Im in the community as a guardian and not as a warrior. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Cedric Alexanders wife is Big Swole who exchanged their Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password. Since then, he has taken himself to the WWEs Cruiserweight division on Raw, as well as WWE 205 Live, which airs on Tuesdays, exclusively on WWE Network. And meet with the police department. In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Cedric L. Alexander, the civic leader, trained clinical psychologist and former police chief appointed to conduct the assessment. And I dont think you can ask any more than that. Favorite Color: White from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. This season, Im excited to discover meaningful stories on campus and amplify voices that are often marginalized by the media. We have an opportunity to show the citizens in this community and across this country and around the globe that the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota can be one of the safest cities in the country. I listen to this podcast because it cuts through the noise and provides incredible insight on how to build a legendary company / career - and its coming from folks that have done it, not just talked about it. But George Floyd is not the only lesson. KIAN: Dr. Alexander said that his recommendations and review could lay the basis for new policies and other long-term changes at the University. Sep 7, 2021 September 7th, 2021. I know the discrepancies and the systemic racism that still goes on in America, we cannot deny it. Im just wondering what you would have to say to people who are feeling uncomfortable with that. So, I applaud the students on that campus but taking a position for standing up for justice. Dr. Cedric Alexander had a 40-year career in policing, public service, and mental health. Alexander: No, because were still in the embryo stages of all of this. Experiencing and exploring different chapters of life and trying to bring them down on the canvas of my writing. "We have to do this together. Among the big items on his plate is finding a police chief for the city of Minneapolis, which Alexander said he hopes to have in place by late September or early October. Breaking News: Minneapolis City Council Votes to approve Dr. Cedric Alexander as City's New Commissioner of Community Safety. Trained by: George South Pro Wrestling School. 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. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations. Alexander also addressed the staffing shortage in the police and 911 dispatch departments, saying those challenges need to be met with new ideas because realistically those positions cannot be filled overnight. "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. CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Cedric Alexander: My thing has always been to treat people with dignity and respect regardless of who they are. Defender: What can community members do to assist? Have a good day, stay blessed. An impressive performance in the second round against the tournament favourite Kota Ibushi earned him the respect of the WWE COO Triple H. But Im not just police. We cannot do it alone. "Operation Endeavor": Minneapolis's new plan to fight crime. Other information about Dr. Cedric Alexander: We hope you enjoyed this episode ofFollow Your Different! Defender: What is your vision of redesigning public safety? KIAN: Dr. Alexanders career began as a police officer in 1977. Im police, Im a psychologist, Im a person who believes in human rights and civil rights. AEW. 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. ACR Homes is now hiring Direct Care Professionals to care for people who have disabilities in group homes throughout the Twin Cities. We got to confront it. His credentials qualify him at all levels of City, State, and Federal government, including former roles that include: Lassen Peak's advisory committee consists of nationally-recognized experts to address critically important issues such as civil rights, law enforcement policy and procedure, and key community perspectives as it relates to the introduction of Lassen Peak's upcoming products. One-time CWF Mid-Atlantic Television Championship And its going to take time. 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. ALEXANDER: So, youre like the editor-in-chief? Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Dr. Alexander shared his views on what needs to change in policing, namely Police Reform. Zodiac Sign: Leo Nationality: American You had the incident in Central Park where the white woman called the police on the brother. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. Jeff's guest is Dr. Cedric Alexander, whose career in law enforcement spans over four decades. George Floyd put us in a very different place. Learn More{{/message}}, Dr Cedric Alexander. And at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Dr. Alexander completed a postdoc and ended up as faculty in the Psychiatry Department and working as a staff psychologist. / CBS Minnesota. KIAN: Dr. Alexander eventually became the Chief of Police in Rochester, before leaving to take on other roles including heading up the TSA at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and serving as Police Chief in DeKalb County Georgia, a large suburb of Atlanta. hbbd```b``S@$d/``w0 tEsl R; ,"Yy ZD~$,< l- 1#';Jg` If the policy is not adhered to, then theres consequences to that. George Floyd was a tipping pointRight before George Floyd, what did you have? 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. What Im concerned about is not their politics, but this nation as we know it. Dr. Cedric Alexander. You had Breonna Taylor. 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. Cedric Alexander is jealous of his wife, and jealous of AEW's All Out fun. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Dr. Cedric Alexander is stepping down as Public Safety Director of DeKalb County. Im doing a Zoom. Toggle the visibility of the Accessibility Toolbar, limiting their relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department, cutting the mens tennis, mens gymnastics and mens track and field teams, Local band Harlow brings poignant sound to Turf Club, Sweetgreen offering healthy, quick meals for students. 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. AMBI (FADE BACK UP AND OUT) (PHONE RINGING). Dr. Alexander remains front and center on these issues that have inflamed our nation. Pauleen is a journalist with a passion for telling stories. About Lassen PeakLassen Peak is a Seattle-area startup founded in 2019, which comprises a unique blend of industry technology leaders in ultra-highspeed wireless, imaging radar, geo-positioning and other technologies, public safety veterans in law enforcement, military, and high fan-volume entertainment industries, and civil rights and social justice leaders. 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.". One-time PWF World-1 Heavyweight Championship Dr. Alexander started with DeKalb County in April 2013 as Police Chief and was appointed Public Safety Director in February 2014. 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. Students of any major and background are welcome to apply, but its great patient care experience for those pursuing a future career in healthcare. COPYRIGHT 2023. "- Podcast Listener, "Good people, good conversations, fun and insightful"- Podcast Listener, "I love Christopher and TOTALLY relate to how his heart and brain work - just like mine! We strongly appreciate your precious suggestions, ideas and comments. 11A 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. DR. ALEXANDER: Ive been doing training around here, Northwest Florida, with a couple of police departments, implicit and explicit bias training. City Council approves Mayor Freys nomination of Cedric Alexander as Minneapolis' first community safety commissioner. WCCO asked whether that means more officers will be moved onto night shifts when more crime happens, but didn't get a clear answer. The final vote was 8 yes-3 no-2 abstain. Hell, you cant even get Congress to pass a public safety bill thats going to benefit us. Defender: Do you know of any departments nationally that are implementing some of the discussed reforms? Theres nothing wrong with reform. And until we confront it, we cant change anything. He finds it difficult to take sides with one or the other, because his concern and ideas require both sides to work together to fix the nation. Cedric Alexander is married to Big Swole who is also an American professional wrestler. I feel I know what theyre talking about. Actress: Angelina Jolie Cedric Alexander Wife: Who Is Big Swole? In his frequent, high profile commentary on CNNs Amanpour, NBC News, and MSNBC, he poses the hard questions about systemic racism in our country and the need for police reform. In 2-19 WWE Superstar Shake-up, Alexander was introduced in RAW for the first time. The mayor and I along the way became friends and about 2002, Rochester Police Department. 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. MINNEAPOLIS -- Roughly six weeks after Dr. Cedric Alexander was sworn in as Minneapolis' first community safety commissioner, he announced a plan - along with Were almost at a point where even if I show you that clear evidence of anything, is still not believed. 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