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Are you familiar with the Byrne JAG grant program? Did you know this program was named after Officer Edward Byrne, NYPD who was killed in line of duty on this day, February 26th. For more on the sacrifice made by Officer Byrne, please read about his life and the programs at BJA named in his honor.

Learn more about the Divisional Commander Major Nesan Kistan's heart and spirit in this moving piece by FOX31 KDVR / Channel 2 KWGN. It's heartbreaking yet hopeful.

Such an important discussion about firearms in community associations. Thank you, Leah K. Burton, Esq., CCAL and Noelle Hicks, for leading our webinar on this complicated issue. #WeAreCAI

Did you know that in New York City, Black people make up 24% of the population but account for 71% of all shooting victims? This was a key finding in UHF and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)'s report analyzing the direct and indirect impact of gun violence in New York and nationwide. Read more and find our priorities for prevention and treatment of the gun violence crisis here: https://lnkd.in/eizhbTzk

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.

No truer words..

⚾ Behind every athlete is a story of hard work and perseverance. Today, we're inspired by an #EPICathlete from the BLACK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF OMAHA. Share your 'first' in sports and what it took to get there. #EPICforGirls #SportsMilestones #GirlsPlaySports #Practice #ExplorePage

Gun violence disproportionately impacts Black Americans and is growing at a rate that far exceeds gun violence impacting white people in the US. This Black History Month, I was able to publish this analysis examining the changes in gun violence impacting Black Americans over the past five years and the ways in which systemic racism, combined with easy access to firearms perpetuates high levels of gun violence. Learn more about the analysis here: https://lnkd.in/ewYTqEhB

If you've been following the Rust trials, you'll have heard of the Alec Baldwin Case Dismissal that just happened. In a shocking turn of events by the prosecution team, the judge ruled for the case to be DISMISSED with PREJUDICE! How did this happen? Why did this happen? Watch now to find out more! #alecbaldwin #alecbaldwincasedismissed #casedismissed #newjerseydesfenseattorney #attorneyfirm #defenselaw #defenseattorneyfirm #newjerseylaw #newjerseyattorneys #newjerseycrime #newjerseylawyer #defense State v. DAB Decision: https://lnkd.in/dJCYAHjK

Despite making up just 14% of the U.S. population, Black Americans account for 60% of firearm homicides each year. This is just one jarring finding that our research team uncovered when studying the disproportionate impacts of gun violence on Black Americans. Honoring Black history means taking action to save Black lives. It means addressing systemic racism and easy access to firearms which drives gun violence. Learn more about our findings: https://lnkd.in/ejCyVKRY