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?