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Looking forward to leading a session titled: "Silent Crisis: Tackling Soaring Suicide Rates and Ensuring Safe Firearm Storage" at the #AAPIAgainstGV Convening '24

Uniting Communities: Ending Gun Violence and Building a Better Future Discover the power of community in ending gun violence and creating positive change. Join us as we discuss the importance of unity and working together towards a safer society. Together, we can make a difference. #UnitingCommunities #EndGunViolence #BuildingABetterFuture #PositiveChange #CommunityPower #SaferSociety #UnityInAction #CreatingChange #TogetherWeCan #MakingADifference

COPS DON'T WANT TO KILL We hear so much about the subjects from police shootings, and the need for more police 'accountability'. But we don't hear about the pain caused to police officers, and their families, after they are forced to respond to lethal force situations by the suspects dangerous and violent actions. We need to remember, that this is for the ones who are fortunate to have even survived the lethal force situation. Here is Chad Robichaux's story about his officer involved shooting: 1) Dangerous Situation: A subject creates a violent and dangerous situation placing innocent people at risk of dying. A male with a gun at a domestic violence call, and a family in need of safety. 2) Resistance To Shooting: Chad felt an overwhelming resistance to using lethal force. Like many officers, it was unexpected, as the suspect pointed a gun directly at him. In the book Shots Fired, Chad describes that before the shooting, he would've said "blast him" if told about this situation. But then he delayed shooting and tried to grab the gun, putting his life in greater danger. That is powerful resistance to using lehtal force is a common response for so many officers. 3) Emotional Pain: Chad felt a deep emotional pain for being forced to shoot someone. In the book, Chad writes that he felt compassion for this man, who was pointing a gun at him. 4) Media Bias: Despite no charges against Chad, the media headline from his shooting was: 'Cold-Blooded Murder'. This is so disrespectful to someone who just risked his life, and his mental health, to keep his community safe. 5) Lack of Understanding: Not only did the media not understand, but even his own wife struggled with how to understand and support Chad. He describes severe emotional pain, leading to thoughts of suicide. Here's why this matters: This wasn't a murder in need of 'accountability'. This was a man who was forced to shoot a man to keep the community safe. This came after Chad risked his own life, to keep that man's own family safe. He was then vilified in the media, and his life fell apart for years. I know many officers who have suffered severe distress after a police shooting, and many of this officers are actually the victim to someone else's suicide by cop attempt. Many have described the investigation, and (unwarranted) criminal charges as WORSE than surviving their lethal force situation. That's the type of situation, and person, that is regularly being vilified in the media as a murderer after a police shooting. They aren't a nameless faceless police uniform. They're a good person, just like Chad. The public needs to understand the difference between a non-culpable homicide and a murder. Most importantly, we need to stop treating cops like criminals, when we are asking them to keep us safe from dangerous situations.

🌍 On #InternationalDayOfPeace, let’s take action towards creating a world free from gun violence.    True peace is about more than just the absence of conflict—it's about ensuring safety, fostering collaborative dialogue, and committing to meaningful change. 🕊️    Together, we can build a future where peace is not just a concept, but a reality we create every day. Let’s put #PeaceInAction and work toward creating safe communities free from gun violence.    #WorldPeaceDay #EndGunViolence #CommunitySafety #ActionForPeace 

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges and learn from failures. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gPHttxg7 & listen to gun violence survivor, Alden Gibbs, Jr.. #FocusYourTime #personalgrowthtips #emotionalresilience #inspirationalert #inspirationalpeople

In the fight against attacks on people with albinism, every voice matters. By speaking out, acting, and reporting cases of violence, we can work together to create a more compassionate society. Click here to report cases of attacks: 👉 https://bit.ly/3vV6R6N #SaySomething #DoSomething #ActNow

Yes, There is a God Point. Pull. Click. That's what a young man did in a Pittsburg Church where there was the clear presence of God. The gun did not fire, no serious injuries were reported, and the apprehension was made. While the motive is currently unclear, what we do know is that even while inside sacred areas we still must stay guarded for those who wish do harm us and others. Many questions still need to be answered for a proper analysis to be conducted. QUESTION: 1. Was this a criminal act or mental health crisis? 2. What is the assailant's connection to the Church and / or its members? 3. Does the assailant have a criminal record? 4. Do we now need security forces at religious institutions? 5. Are you comfortable with firearms in and around religious grounds? What say you? #police #policeofficer #policetraining #policeofficers #policedepartment #policejobs #policechief #policecommemorationday #lawenforcement #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness #emergencyresponse #emergencyservices #emergency #emergencyplanning #emt #emts #firesafety #firefighter #firesafety #firefighters #firefightertraining #publicsafety #nypd #ppd #pfd #nyfd #phillypolice #philadelphiapolice #philadelphiapolicedepartment #lapd #activeshooter #pastatepolice #pittsburgpolice #God #Christian #church https://lnkd.in/eFiPc6Bn

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. Learn more about work by The Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science showing how effective community violence intervention (CVI) programs are in mitigating gun violence: http://spr.ly/60465MOIa #WearOrange #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessMonth

Finding Common Ground: Solving America's Gun Violence Crisis In this conversation with @sully_c1P we explore the urgent need for effective communication and real solutions to address gun violence in America. It's time to move beyond finger-pointing and work together to protect our communities and loved ones. Join us in confronting this pressing issue. Learn more about Community First Project at www.c1P.org #GunViolence #CommunitySafety #CommonGround #RealSolutions #Parenting #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialIssues #FindSolutions #StopGunViolence #CommunicationMatters

I had the opportunity to do a small presentation this morning to the Faith Based Security Network (FBSN) Saturday morning gathering of Sheepdogs. There has been A LOT of drama, stress, and volatility in the world lately, especially since October 7th, and though churches have always been a potential target and have unfortunately experienced tragedy, my presentation was centered on cautioning the Sheepdogs that an attack on the church is not necessarily just going to be some "out of the blue", mass human wave attack from several directions, but may most likely begin with the basic, simple, infantry 101 technique of probing. What would a probe look like? It could look very much like this incident with a protestor at a church in Arizona only 2 months ago in late February. Good people, meaning well and wanting to do a good job, but unfortunately took the bait... https://lnkd.in/eq-CY2tq I was told that several hundred demonstrators did, in fact, show up on February 24th as the demonstrator called for. A lot of law enforcement resources were tied up maintaining the peace, and fortunately everyone went home safe and nothing was broken. But I am convinced the situation could have been mitigated and avoided had some things been done very differently with the initial contact with the subject. Without him being inflamed and jacked up, he would not have had reason to call for the mass demonstration on February 24th. His probe found that some church staff and volunteers are easily excitable and can be made to do and say things to "justify" other actions. Repeating the 3 main teaching points: 1- Slow down and assess the situation, do you really have to engage? 2- Look out for each other, work as a team! 3- Recognize when you should disengage and simply walk away. #Churchsafety #CHURCHSECURITY #churchministry #churchvolunteers #ChurchVolunteer #deescalationtraining #deescalation