276- Common Law vs. Badge Power: America's Liberty at Stake with Kirk Beck
- Author
- Elias Marty
- Published
- Sun 01 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- None
Kirk returns to share insights from his upcoming book "Officer Hanson: Compassion in Blue – Finding Strength Through Virtue," which explores constitutional policing principles and the importance of compassionate law enforcement. His work weaves personal experiences with historical context to provide a blueprint for police reform that respects both officer safety and citizen rights.
• Introducing Kirk's book about a compassionate police officer who treats everyone with dignity and respect
• How the thin blue line culture can shield bad officers from accountability
• Dale Brown's approach to police training in Detroit that emphasizes non-lethal solutions
• The Battle of Haditha Dam as an example of tragic misinformation in wartime
• Why constitutional training and common law principles should guide policing
• How race relations can improve when officers are trained in compassion
• The power of de-escalation versus rapid escalation in police encounters
• Why knowing your rights and using "the power of paper" can protect citizens
• Treating everyone with the same care and consideration you would show your own family
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Check out episode 234 for our previous conversation.
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