Alexander says the leaders can only be effective if people in the community also do their part for safety. Religion: Christianity In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Cedric L. Alexander, the civic leader, trained clinical psychologist and former police chief appointed to conduct the assessment. Its we may have done it this way, but were going to do it this way. We got to confront it. We cant do this alone - help support Black media in Houston. Alexander has married to his fellow professional wrestler Aerial in June 2018. GERMUNDSON: And while Dr. Alexander doesnt anticipate any challenges as he prepares to assess the UMPD. Get the top Black headlines in Houston/Texas/America in your inbox Monday-Saturday. KIAN: In an email, President Gabel announced the appointment of Dr. Cedric L. Alexander to conduct a review of the University and the UMPD. endstream endobj startxref Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American, Lassen Peak Appoints Renowned Civil Rights Lawyer, Scott Greenwood, to its Board of Directors, Lassen Peak Raises $16,000,000 in Series A Funding for Weapons Search Technology, U.S. President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, Federal Security Director of the Department of Homeland Security, Deputy Commissioner of the State of New York Dept. One-time PWF World-1 Heavyweight Championship Youre listening to In the Know, a podcast by the Minnesota Daily. MINNEAPOLIS -- Roughly six weeks after Dr. Cedric Alexander was sworn in as Minneapolis' first community safety commissioner, he announced a plan - along with Alexander was ranked #28 in the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018. Cedric Alexander Wife: Who Is Big Swole? But anyway, yall go ask whatever you want to ask. Please enter valid email address to continue. WebOn todays special episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a deep conversation about the State of America. I know the discrepancies and the systemic racism that still goes on in America, we cannot deny it. His dedication to upholding social justice and safety took his career a long way. Animal/Pet: Dog. GERMUNDSON: We reached out to several student groups to get their perspective at the outset of this process, and the Students for a Democratic Society group on campus provided us with a statement. AMBI (FADE BACK UP AND OUT) (PHONE RINGING). $1 Million, Food: N/A WebDr. Some of the areas he is expected to review include: policing practices, University policies, social justice issues and issues surrounding security and safety on campus. 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.". 2023 Defender Network 12401 South Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77045 713-663-6996. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. 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. "- Podcast Listener, "There is an authenticity to Christopher's approach that I respect, in addition to the breadth of the subject matter. PALMER: This is going to be a semester unlike any other, and we will be here to help document and give context to everything that happens. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. But Im not just police. Cedric Alexanders wife is Big Swole who exchanged their 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. Photo by Hyosub Shin_AJC. There are parts of our communities that feel marginalized or treated differently. He is also the author of the hit book, The New Guardians: Policing in Americas Communities for the 21st century. This council, they say, would conduct independent officer reviews and have significant influence on the department. / CBS Minnesota. 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. 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. She weaponized herself to say that he was attacking her before that. Girlfriend: N/A Defender: Do you know of any departments nationally that are implementing some of the discussed reforms? You had all those coming in succession to each other. Its very difficult to me for me to take sides with one over the other, because I think politics get played all the way around. September 6, 2021. To hear more from Dr. Cedric Alexander and the State of America, download and listen to this episode. We've recently sent you an authentication link. And the newly elected Jamal Osman is settling into his Ward 6 city council seat, a seat thats been vacant since March when Abdi Warsame left to head the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. WebDr. Widely respected for his ability to lead thoughtfully and respectfully, he transcends both public and private sectors in an effort to foster positive change. Dr. Alexander remains front and center on these issues that have inflamed our nation. George Floyd was a tipping pointRight before George Floyd, what did you have? We strongly appreciate your precious suggestions, ideas and comments. Using data, these services will be deployed strategically throughout the city. Back in 2002, Rochester Police Department brought on Dr. Alexander as a deputy chief due to his career expertise, academic background and relationships hed established in the city. They got married in 2018 and have been together ever since. He lost his first match to his opponent Oney Lorcan, then again to Cesaro, and after he rarely appeared on Raw over the next two months instead he wrestled in WWE main event. Frey's selection is Dr. Cedric Alexander, a former This review contrasts with student protests over the summer that called for more direct action with UMPDs resources and presence on campus. And Im also a person of color who lives the things that people are protesting about. Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password. "Everybody has to work together," McAfee said. GERMUNDSON: As far as working with UMPD, he says he doesnt see any challenges arising as they work together. DR. ALEXANDER: So, such as a shooting or saw something really gruesome, it was mandatory that they saw a psychologist. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. KIAN: We want to hear from you, if you have any concerns or questions as this review process begins, send us your thoughts. I have to live that every day. Updated on: September 22, 2022 / 4:11 PM 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. DR. ALEXANDER: So, youre like the editor-in-chief? So, theres a lot of work that has to be done. And in late August students, staff and faculty learned of the Universitys plan to assess public safety on campus. Dr. Cedric Alexander had a 40-year career in policing, public service, and mental health. The purpose of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is to honor the role of law enforcement, in service to society, by recognizing the sacrifices and valor of law enforcement, educating the community, and making it safer for those who serve. 404 0 obj <>stream Jerry McAfee, the founder of violence prevention initiative 21 Days of Peace, agrees. Alexander said, What Im concerned about is not their politics, but this nation as we know it. Dr. Cedric Alexander. As part of the Defenders Redesigning Public Safety series, here are excerpts from an exclusive interview with Alexander. 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. One-time CWF Mid-Atlantic Television Championship Right after George Floyd, you had the Republicans and the Democrats working together trying to create some public safety protocols, but they cant even find a center. 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. Defender: What changes can be made nationally, and what changes can only be made locally? hbbd```b``S@$d/``w0 tEsl R; ,"Yy ZD~$,< l- 1#';Jg` GERMUNDSON: Thank you so much for doing this and making the time. Alexander said he's meeting with members of the police department on Monday afternoon and he will spend his first week meeting with members of the other departments of public and community safety to assess how each departments work and how they all can work together. The United States of America is facing some meaningful challenges right now, and who better to help us unravel everything than Dr. Cedric Alexander. KIAN: The entire review process, he says, could take anywhere from three to four months. I keep buying all their books! Dr. Alexander brings to the conversation lengthy experience as the former Chief of Police in DeKalb County, GA, President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and member of President Obamas Task Force on 21st Century Policing. ACR Homes is now hiring Direct Care Professionals to care for people who have disabilities in group homes throughout the Twin Cities. Thanks for visiting. AVA KIAN: Im Ava Kian, a new reporter at the Daily. School: N/A - and I feel a greater invitation to be more ME - as I am-take it or leave it. "We have to do this together. That will make a cultural change. 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. They dont feel as if they have a relationship with their police department. He is the former police chief and Public Safety Director in DeKalb County, Georgia. 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. Alexander: No, because were still in the embryo stages of all of this. So, we want to get to some of that. Whenever they call me. From his years of experience in the American independent scene, Alexander enthralled the WWE Universe with his aerial abilities, striking skills, and his heart for wrestling, in the first WWE Cruiserweight Classic. 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. On todays special episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a deep conversation about the State of America. Just like chokeholds. 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. Photo by Hyosub Shin_AJC Few people in the country know the issues of police reform from multiple aspects better than Dr. Cedric Alexander, I want to see how they engage with students around campus, I must spend time with him. Please enter valid email address to continue. But you can also have state and local legislation that says no chokeholds. A leadership with proper morals, and one that comes from the heart. MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis made history Monday morning by swearing DeKalb County Public Safety Director Cedric Alexander, who became a national advocate for better policing after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Im doing a Zoom. Right. DR. ALEXANDER: Hey Bill, can I hit you back in 10? "- Podcast Listener, "The people that get it today are doing things in an authentic manner. WebChief of Police, Ret. After 40 years its time for a break, Dr. Alexander DR. ALEXANDER: So, I started in Tallahassee, went to Orlando, subsequently ended up in Miami in early 80s and stayed there until the very early 90s, and decided to get out of policing after about 15 years or so. Dr. Cedric Alexander said it's clear something has to give. August 8, 2022 / 9:45 AM Other information about Dr. Cedric Alexander: We hope you enjoyed this episode ofFollow Your Different! Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 "The separation in the issues around who's on first, who's on second really now has to come to a screeching halt," Alexander said. %%EOF 0. What are these varieties of different organizations, how do they see and feel and experience these things? GERMUNDSON: Im wondering what you know, because theres some justice reform advocates who are sort of skeptical of someone whos coming in from the police side of things. In order to avoid a repeat of what happened on January 6, its going to take leadership coming from both sides of the aisle. In 2-19 WWE Superstar Shake-up, Alexander was introduced in RAW for the first time. You know, we didnt have social media and video cameras all over the place and all that kind of stuff. Since he was sworn in last month, he's been tasked with overseeing five departments of public safety: 911, the city fire department, emergency management office, police department, and neighborhood safety. Mother: N/A PALMER: In other University of Minnesota news, first-year students are starting to move into residence halls this week as campus shifts into step one of the Maroon & Gold Sunrise Plan. 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. Mayor Jacob Frey tapped Alexander for the position in July. He emphasized that the coordination wouldn't result in the displacement of officers - rather, it would better leverage internal resources, like the violence interruptor program. ADVERTISEMENT FROM OUR SPONSOR: Looking for a flexible & rewarding job that will fit with your class schedule? Alexander called this plan the "culmination" of the charge he was given when he was tapped by Minneapolis Mayor Frey for the job. Keep suggesting us. 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). So, I did that for about five years. Cedric Alexander is jealous of his wife, and jealous of AEW's All Out fun. And abundant in that anger is a lot of hurt, right? Nationality: American DR. 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