The ICE raids across the country has caused widespread concerns about the safety of families and those affected in the community.

What's missing from the conversation is the mental health toll this is having on not just those directly impacted, but the children who are seeing their families being removed from their homes. Are communities and families prepared to tackle this mental health crisis?

My guest, Reggie Griddine the author of Drama Behind The Badge A True Love Story.

Reggie shares his powerful story to inspire others to rise above adversity. His memoir, Drama Behind the Badge, offers a candid look at the realities of being a Black man in law enforcement and stands as a testament to perseverance, purpose, and transformation.

Reggie Griddine is a retired law enforcement officer, U.S. Navy veteran, author, and dedicated community advocate. With over three decades of service, ten years in the U.S. Navy followed by more than 20 years in law enforcement Reggie’s career has been defined by integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman, Renee Nicole Good, by an ICE agent has severely strained the relationship between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, leading to a public dispute over the investigation and federal operations. The incident has essentially broken down the cooperation and trust typically expected between different levels of law enforcement, with both sides operating under vastly different interpretations of events and legal jurisdiction.

Not Again! Lessons learned from another mass school, law enforcement leadership has learned key tactical and preventative lessons from mass school shootings, leading to significant changes in training protocols. However, high-profile failures like Uvalde, and the recent Brown University mass shooting highlight that these lessons are not universally or consistently applied, revealing persistent gaps in leadership and coordination.

Join me and my guest, Sean M. Carroll, a retired Lieutenant with the Providence, Rhode Island, Police Department. Tonight at 6 PM CST, we will be streaming live on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Live, discussing how important leadership is before and during high-profile incidents.

The continued increase of gun violence in the U.S. is a public-health crisis, impacting numerous communities, including colleges and universities nationwide. College campuses are open by design, welcoming spaces for learning, freedom, and community, with the recent tragic campus shootings at Brown University, where an unidentified person walked into an open university door, killing 2 students and injuring 9 people in another mass shooting at Brown University. A week ago at Kentucky State University, a 48-year-old parent walked on the campus, killing one student and critically injuring another.

Tune in live Thursday at 6 PM CST. 7PM EST. Streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube Live for another informative episode on You And The Law Podcast, with my guest, Lieutenant Sean M. Carroll ( Ret) from the Providence Police Department.

As we discuss how safe open university campuses are. From unrestricted access and public walkways to shared spaces with surrounding communities, open campuses offer opportunities. But they can also create challenges when it comes to security, emergency response, and student safety. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, parent, or simply part of the community.

The author of Drama Behind the Badge. Its an inspiring testament to the power of integrity, the importance of service, and the belief that even in the darkest of times, we can rise above and make a difference.

Reggie Gridd is a retired law enforcement officer, military veteran, and community advocate who spent decades serving both his country and his community. After ten years in the U.S. Navy, Reggie transitioned into law enforcement, where he spent over 22 years navigating the complexities of protecting and serving while battling systemic racism and injustice within the department.

Tune in live on Thursday, December 4, at 6 PM CST 7 PM EST. Streaming live on Facebook Live and YouTube Live. For another informative topic on You And The Law Podcast, with my guest, Joe Swanson, a Former Police Officer and tactical wellness speaker. Law enforcement is recognized as a dangerous profession in comparison to a typical civilian job.

However, the cause of many LEO fatalities may be surprising. Multiple studies have proposed that more law enforcement officers die from suicide than from any other fatal incidents that occur in the line of duty. Join my guest and me, and we will unpack what is tactical wellness training. is there a holistic approach to well-being for first responders?

Captain Dan Willis is the author of Bulletproof Spirit. The First Responder’s Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart. Written by a former police captain, homicide detective, wellness unit coordinator, and SWAT commander.

This book opens the door to a kind of strength that’s often overlooked the strength it takes to stay human in the face of trauma, stress, and repeated exposure to suffering. Dan currently instructs first responder agencies nationwide on trauma recovery, resilience, and wellness