Cedric Alexander Wife: Who Is Big Swole? 0 %PDF-1.4 % He emphasized that the coordination wouldn't result in the displacement of officers - rather, it would better leverage internal resources, like the violence interruptor program. And primarily me, because of my background as a police officer. He speaks out on the violence while providing concrete solutions about how to navigate these troubled waters to address the problems plaguing law enforcement and the communities of color they serve. Cedric Alexander is the first Community Safety Commissioner of Minneapolis and in America. The couple have one daughter together. Please enter valid email address to continue. When asked if there is a chance for both sides to have a more civil dialogue as opposed to inciting violence whenever they dont get the desired results, Dr. Alexander has this to say: My thought is that both sides of the aisle, in my humble opinion, struggle for good leadership. Dr. Alexander says that this is a dangerous precedent. KIAN: The entire review process, he says, could take anywhere from three to four months. In 1970s Florida if someone wanted to attend the police academy, they would either have to already have a job with a Florida police department or pay $100 and get a police chief or sheriff to sign off on their paperwork. We REPRESENT, ENGAGE, AMPLIFY and DELIVER news and information to the Black audience in the Greater Houston area. Got my degree in Journalism and I aspire to be a great writer. Dr. Alexander brings to the conversation lengthy experience as the former Chief of Police in DeKalb County, GA, President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and member of President Obamas Task Force on 21st Century Policing. He also said that the University has provided him with sufficient resources but we are unsure exactly how much has been allocated for his assessment. Consider ACR Homes! Aerial plays in All Ellite Wrestling under the nickname Big Swole. He is also the author of the hit book, The New Guardians: Policing in Americas Communities for the 21st century. Dont miss out! He was flanked by Frey, Minnesota's Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, Minneapolis Police Commander Jason Case, and Jennifer White from the Office of Violence Prevention, among others. Dr. Cedric Alexander had a 40-year career in policing, public service, and mental health. Cedric Alexander sworn in as Minneapolis' 1st community safety commissioner, tapped Alexander for the position in July, the city marked its 56th homicide overnight. Now as a law enforcement official, Alexander encourages everyone to take a second look at people and try to truly follow Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s lesson of judging people by the content of their character and not by first impressions. He was one-time AML Prestige Championship (2016) Defender: Do you know of any departments nationally that are implementing some of the discussed reforms? He finds it difficult to take sides with one or the other, because his concern and ideas require both sides to work together to fix the nation. Because really all the social ills in this country really are resolved at a local level. We cannot do it alone. Sep 7, 2021 September 7th, 2021. September 6, 2021. And the newly elected Jamal Osman is settling into his Ward 6 city council seat, a seat thats been vacant since March when Abdi Warsame left to head the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. 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After a summer of protests surrounding issues of police brutality and civil rights, the University of Minnesota is starting off the school year by bringing in an expert to review safety and equity on campus and in the UMPD. So, I applaud the students on that campus but taking a position for standing up for justice. Not political leadership, but humanistic leadership. According to him, this also all boils down to leadership problems, as some of the leaders themselves are perpetuating this belief, in order to curry favor or not be ostracized by their party. Since then, he has taken himself to the WWEs Cruiserweight division on Raw, as well as WWE 205 Live, which airs on Tuesdays, exclusively on WWE Network. Matching advanced technologies with the need for a transformation in public safety solutions in the field, the team is committed to providing law enforcement and society with safe and less contentious alternatives to the legacy methods of identifying concealed dangerous objects and weapons. They got married in 2018 and have been together ever since. Your email address will not be published. George Floyd was a tipping pointRight before George Floyd, what did you have? An impressive performance in the second round against the tournament favourite Kota Ibushi earned him the respect of the WWE COO Triple H. Alexander has married to his fellow professional wrestler Aerial in June 2018. But Alexander stressed that the data will lead the way and allow for flexibility in allocating resources to different areas across the city. Get MN Daily NEWS delivered to your inbox Monday through Friday! The challenges of being a black man in the United States are keenly felt by Alexander who is all too aware of the precarious tight rope African-American officers must walk in their communities. Also a huge fan of his 2 books. "Operation Endeavor": Minneapolis's new plan to fight crime. Please, check your inbox! Dr. Alexander realized that the unending combat took a toll on the police-community relations. He performs on the Raw brand. hbbd```b``S@$d/``w0 tEsl R; ,"Yy ZD~$,< l- 1#';Jg` This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. RELATED:Heavy hail pummels portions of north Georgia. So, long story short, what I said to the mayor is that I need to look around the country and see if theres some mental health training that police officers can receive in order to reduce the likelihood of some of those negative interactions that either turn deadly or someone ends up seriously hurt. And I dont think you can ask any more than that. His insight into the non-elected fourth branch of governmentour nations public servants, civil servants, and first respondersas those who will save the nation by helping bring our greatly divided society together is uncanny during todays times. His goal is to get all of the departments working together to combat the rise in violent crime in Minneapolis. Marital Status: Married If the policy is not adhered to, then theres consequences to that. Cedric Alexander was previously working for Ring of Honor from 2010 until 2016. Defender: What has 2020 taught the policing community about the limitations of the current policing standards? 404 0 obj <>stream Height: 5 feet 10 inches I want to see how they engage with students around campus, I must spend time with him. Were moving into the 21st Century. WebLiked by Cedric L. Alexander, Psy.D Meet - Elsie Igberaese, in November 2020, she was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer (Hodgkin lymphoma) that attacks the lymphatic Net Worth: Approx. KIAN: Dr. Alexanders career began as a police officer in 1977. Alexander: All of them can be done locally How we police, how we negotiate with our unions in terms of police officers doing their jobs, everything can be done locally. Dr. Alexander is a clinical psychologist, law enforcement analyst, public safety executive and 40-year law enforcement veteran, with experience in all levels of government. He says, Its a double-edge sword for a black police officer because youve got to be sensitive to the struggles and history in your own population, but you also are tied to the responsibilities and the oath that youve taken as a law enforcement official. Being a former lawman himself, Dr. Cedric Alexander cant help but think about it as well. I feel I know what theyre talking about. Using data, these services will be deployed strategically throughout the city. What did you have? Mayor Jacob Frey tapped Alexander for the position in July. I keep buying all their books! 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Actor: Leonardo Di Caprio Related: WCCO-TV goes 1-on-1 with Frey's public safety pick, "All resources within the department are going to be used in support of Operation Endeavor," said Jason Case, a commander with MPD. This is right where real work gets doneBut you also have to remember Houston, Texas isnt Butte, Montana. GERMUNDSON: In 2015, he was also member of President Obamas Task Force On 21st Century Policing, which culminated with a lengthy report that included recommendations for policing practices that build public trust, and encouraged police use of technology like body cameras. Former Chief of Police and member of U.S. President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. An expert in public safety believes the numbers are alarming. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. DR. ALEXANDER: Seeing families primarily, I did a lot of family work, and I did a lot of work with police officers and firefighters as well. You need to make sure that your voice is heard collectively and individually. And instead called for a community elected Campus Community Police Accountability Council composed of students, faculty, staff and community members. Cedric Alexander kicks to cause pain, which has been his sole focus since his arrival at WWE. MEGAN GERMUNDSON: Hi everyone, welcome back to another school year. of Criminal Justice Services, President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. On todays special episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we have a deep conversation about the State of America. Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password. Beginning with downtown, "the ripple effects will be felt city-wide," Alexander said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Cedric Alexander is jealous of his wife, and jealous of AEW's All Out fun. DR. ALEXANDER: We may have the opportunity to rewrite policies around terms of how we interact with students, we may have the opportunity to make changes that are going to be learned long-term, and thats often done through policy review, policy changes. About Lassen PeakLassen Peak is a Seattle-area startup founded in 2019, which comprises a unique blend of industry technology leaders in ultra-highspeed wireless, imaging radar, geo-positioning and other technologies, public safety veterans in law enforcement, military, and high fan-volume entertainment industries, and civil rights and social justice leaders. Photo by Hyosub Shin_AJC. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pauleen is a journalist with a passion for telling stories. "- Podcast Listener, "Good people, good conversations, fun and insightful"- Podcast Listener, "I love Christopher and TOTALLY relate to how his heart and brain work - just like mine! DR. ALEXANDER: Ive been doing training around here, Northwest Florida, with a couple of police departments, implicit and explicit bias training. But George Floyd is not the only lesson. George Floyd put us in a very different place. Learn More{{/message}}, Dr Cedric Alexander. Aerial plays in All Ellite Wrestling under the nickname Big Swole. "- Podcast Listener, "There is an authenticity to Christopher's approach that I respect, in addition to the breadth of the subject matter. MINNEAPOLIS -- Roughly six weeks after Dr. Cedric Alexander was sworn in as Minneapolis' first community safety commissioner, he announced a plan - along with "There will be no solution with any one individual, one organization.". PALMER: In other University of Minnesota news, first-year students are starting to move into residence halls this week as campus shifts into step one of the Maroon & Gold Sunrise Plan. Im police, Im a psychologist, Im a person who believes in human rights and civil rights. MEGAN PALMER: Hey, yall, and welcome back to In The Know, the podcast where we dive into what is happening on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. First published on September 22, 2022 / 3:04 PM. WebDr. WCCO asked whether that means more officers will be moved onto night shifts when more crime happens, but didn't get a clear answer. Alexander: No, because were still in the embryo stages of all of this. College: N/A Theres always more to be done, but its time to relax and spend some quality time with my aging mother before beginning the next chapter.. Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. The police former police officer perspective. Whenever they call me. Along with his years of experience in law enforcement and as a Black man in America, Alexanders brutal honesty in assessing issues of policing have made his voice one of the most sought after on the subject. Dr Cedric Alexander. I feel like I learn something new every conversation and I feel energized and empowered to tackle the small and big challenges. MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis made history Monday morning by swearing Dr. Yes, having been a police officer in the profession, but I pride myself on that being fair because number one, its expected. Defender: What changes can be made nationally, and what changes can only be made locally? To kick off the 2020-2021 school year, our reporters spoke with Dr. Cedric L. Alexander, an appointee by President Gabel who will reassess what public safety should look like on the Us campus. But what it has to come back to is people in those local communities. "- Podcast Listener, "The people that get it today are doing things in an authentic manner. DR. ALEXANDER: And this is where we are and this is where we start from. 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