The BEAT

Ep. 14 The BEAT-Defunding, Reform, and the Future of Policing

What should the future of policing look like—and who gets to decide?In the final episode of The BEAT  @Inside_TheBEAT  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpg-QBM8XThFKtxHbDnx2Lg] Dr. Lori L. Hall brings together the key themes of the series to explore the evolving debate around defunding, reform, and reimagining law enforcement. We unpack what “defund the police” really means, examine reform efforts across the country, and ask critical questions about what communities need to feel safe, seen, and supported.Featuring a range of perspectives, this episode challenges listeners to consider how we move from critique to meaningful, sustainable change.#TheBEAT #DefundThePolice #PoliceReform #FutureOfPolicing #JusticeReimagined #CommunitySafety #Inside_TheBEAT #CriticalCriminology #policing #policereform #defundthepolice #fyp #recommended

Ep. 13 The BEAT-Policing Protests and Demonstrations

Where is the line between public safety and suppression?In this episode of The BEAT  @Inside_TheBEAT  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpg-QBM8XThFKtxHbDnx2Lg] Dr. Lori L. Hall explores the role of law enforcement in managing protests and demonstrations. From First Amendment rights to crowd control tactics, we examine the legal, ethical, and practical challenges police face when responding to civil unrest and peaceful assembly.Through insights from law enforcement, legal experts, and activists, this episode unpacks how protest policing influences public trust, accountability, and democracy itself.#TheBEAT #PolicingProtests #CivilRights #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #FreedomOfAssembly #InsideTheBEAT #JusticeAndAccountability #policing #protest #lawenforcementchallenges #lawenforcement #fyp #recommended

Ep. 12 The BEAT-Vulnerable Populations: Policing LGBTQ+

How have LGBTQ+ communities been policed—and what does safety look like for all?In this episode of The BEAT  @Inside_TheBEAT  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpg-QBM8XThFKtxHbDnx2Lg] Dr. Lori L. Hall explores the relationship between law enforcement and LGBTQ+ individuals, focusing on both historical harm and current challenges. From profiling and discrimination to lack of trust and calls for inclusive practices, we examine how policing has impacted LGBTQ+ communities and what officers face when responding to diverse identities and needs.This episode centers voices from the field and the community to explore what respectful, affirming, and just policing could look like.#TheBEAT #PolicingLGBTQ #LGBTQJustice #VulnerablePopulations #CommunityPolicing #InclusiveJustice #InsideTheBEAT #LawEnforcementAndEquity #lawenforcement #policing #fyp #recommended

Ep. 11 The BEAT-Vulnerable Populations: Policing Women and Sex Work

What does it mean to police women—and how do those dynamics shift when sex work is involved?In this episode of The BEAT  @Inside_TheBEAT  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpg-QBM8XThFKtxHbDnx2Lg] Dr. Lori L. Hall explores how women, particularly those engaged in or assumed to be involved in sex work, experience policing. We examine the gendered dynamics of law enforcement, the assumptions officers bring to encounters with women, and the ways structural inequality, trauma, and community expectations shape these interactions.From traffic stops to street-level enforcement, this episode highlights the complex challenges officers face and the unintended consequences of policing vulnerable women—especially those navigating poverty, addiction, and exploitation.#TheBEAT #PolicingWomen #SexWorkAndJustice #GenderAndPolicing #VulnerablePopulations #JusticeReform #Inside_TheBEAT #CriminalizingWomen #policing #fyp #recommended

Ep. 10 The BEAT-Vulnerable Populations: Policing Poverty

What happens when law enforcement becomes the default response to poverty?In this episode of The BEAT  @Inside_TheBEAT  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpg-QBM8XThFKtxHbDnx2Lg] Dr. Lori L. Hall explores the complex role police play in responding to vulnerable populations—particularly those affected by poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Often called upon by communities to manage issues rooted in economic hardship, officers face unique challenges navigating enforcement, compassion, and limited resources.This episode examines how public expectations, policy gaps, and systemic inequities place law enforcement at the front lines of social crisis—and asks what should change.#TheBEAT #PolicingPoverty #VulnerablePopulations #CommunityPolicing #LawEnforcementChallenges #JusticeReform #InsideTheBEAT #SocialJustice #policing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #unhoused #homelessness #fyp #recommended