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.