Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Brandon Del Pozo, former NYPD officer and chief of police of Burlington, VT
Brandon Del Pozo, former NYPD officer and chief of police of Burlington, VT
Brandon Del Pozo, former NYPD officer and chief of police of Burlington, VT
Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Join Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner as they chat with Brandon Del Pozo about policing reforms, drug policy changes, and integrating healthcare with law enforcement.
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Get the buttons here!Brandon Del Pozo on Policing Reforms and Drug Policy Overhaul
So look, it took Years to convince new yorkers to pick up dog. I think that they should have a voice in community safety boards.
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Brandon Del Pozo, a former NYPD officer and the ex-chief of police in Burlington, VT, for a candid chat on 'Rehab Confidential'. In this episode, Del Pozo opens up about his journey from law enforcement to academia and shares his thoughts on much-needed reforms in policing and drug policy.
His unique perspective, shaped by his time on the front lines of public health responses to the opioid crisis, brings fresh insights into how we can tackle drug addiction more effectively. Del Pozo discusses the integration of healthcare and policing, emphasizing that treating addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one can lead to better outcomes.
He also highlights the discriminatory practices that exist within police recruitment, particularly against black applicants, and how these biases impact the broader fight against drug addiction. The conversation doesn't shy away from controversial topics like the decriminalization of drugs and the role of community safety boards in shaping drug policy. Del Pozo argues for the importance of including the voices of those who use drugs in discussions about treatment and recovery, advocating for a more inclusive approach to policy-making.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of drug policy and policing from someone who has seen it all. Del Pozo's insights offer a compelling look at how we can move towards a more compassionate and effective approach to dealing with addiction.