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Kids, House, Spouse, Six Figures....all by 30. Sometimes life just doesn’t work out that way. Cheers to This is Thirty, the podcast dedicated to addressing real millennial issues one conversation at a time, as opposed to one birthday at a time.
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Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
On this episode of This is Thirty, Gernique is joined by East Orange police officer Xavier Vassel. The two discuss the current tensions that exist between law enforcement and urban communities, race relations, excessive force and much more.
The podcast begins as Xavier discusses his quarantine life, goals, and approaching thirty-hood. (11:00) Xavier discusses what inspired his interest in law enforcement. (16:00) The two discuss Ahmaud Arberry's unfortunate & untimely murder. (25:00) Xavier speaks on cops who stereotype and how the media has played a huge role in misinforming the public on enforcement protocol. (35:00) When is it acceptable to use excessive force? (46:00) Xavier clears up some general misconceptions about law enforcement. (52:00) The two walk through a routine traffic stop and discuss what is acceptable and not acceptable. (62:00) Xavier explains the importance of showing respect, being genuine and truly working to diffuse a situation.
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