You And The Law Podcast

Drama Behind The Badge A True Love Story Part 2 With Author Reggie Griddine

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 Thin Blue Rift In Minneapolis

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.

Brown University Security Failures

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.

Freedom vs. Fear The Open Campus Debate

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.

Drama Behind the Badge With Author Reggie Griddine

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.