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Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible?

Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible?

FromLaw Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories


Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible?

FromLaw Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible? We talk about the escalating crisis of mass shootings in America and how they have ignited urgent conversations about prevention and response strategies. We explore the core of the issue, we delve into actionable measures to combat the epidemic of mass killings. In particular the Washington Navy Yard and Holocaust Museum shootings.
We're joined by Katherine Schweit, a retired FBI agent renowned for her exhaustive investigations into these tragic incidents. With a diverse career spanning law enforcement, legal practice, and academia, Katherine brings a wealth of expertise to the table. She sheds light on her experiences, including her pivotal roles in high-profile cases such as the Holocaust Museum and Washington Navy Yard shootings. Leveraging her leadership as the former head of the FBI's active shooter program, Katherine offers an insider's perspective on effective tactics to thwart these atrocities. Her book, "Stop The Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis," serves as a comprehensive roadmap, demystifying terminology and presenting evidence-based strategies for prevention and response. Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible? 
From early threat detection to bolstering security protocols, Katherine underscores the critical importance of proactive engagement. She highlights the pivotal role of threat assessment teams in identifying individuals on a perilous trajectory and outlines practical steps for evaluating and rectifying vulnerabilities across diverse environments, from corporate settings to educational institutions.
Moreover, the book equips readers with indispensable survival skills, including guidance on navigating active shooter scenarios. Through poignant narratives from survivors and responders, Katherine emphasizes the stark reality that such tragedies can strike anywhere, underscoring the imperative for readiness and prevention efforts. Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible? 
In a timely update, the book's new preface reflects on the 2021 school shooting tragedy in Michigan, spotlighting significant legal developments and key takeaways. The utilization of domestic terrorism charges against the perpetrator and involuntary manslaughter charges against his parents underscores the evolving dynamics of the crisis and the crucial aspect of accountability. Stopping Mass Shootings, Is It Possible? 
As we collectively confront the specter of mass shootings, Katherine Schweit's expertise shines as a beacon of hope, empowering individuals and communities to proactively address the issue and ultimately, bring an end to the senseless violence.
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Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

True Crime with a twist. By and from those that have been there. Crime stories from those that investigated crimes and caught criminals. Also victims of crimes tell about their experience. Plus trauma stories, by those that have been through it. Often crime based, but not always, people talk about the trauma, how it impacted them and how they built their lives after. Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories Radio Show and It is a True Crime Show, a Law Enforcement Officer Show and a Human Interest show all in one. Get a glimpse of life behind the badge, investigations of true crimes, violence they encounter and experience. Law enforcement officers, first responders, military veterans, victims of crime and their families tell their stories of the trauma they experienced mostly regarding True Crime incidents. They also talk about how they built their new lives they wanted afterwards. While many people think the show is about Law Enforcement Training, or Law Enforcement specific topis, it is not, think of True Crime Podcasts with a twist. The Law Enforcement Talk Show goes to radio first. Therefore it is required that I use a clock for the length of segments. You've probably seen on television news interviews that they have a hard break. It's the same with radio. The stations have to be able to program in their commercials, news, weather, traffic reports etc. These are called avails, they are NOT Optional. Every guest knows about and is informed of the length of the segments and that I will interrupt them if needed to go to the break. The interviews are recorded and the guests know that the segments must be in a certain length and it is required and they get to tell their stories to millions of people for free. The bi-weekly podcast version of the syndicated Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, with numerous affiliate US Radio Stations, broadcasting once a week to millions of people.  The show host,  John "Jay" Wiley, is a radio DJ and Retired Baltimore Police Sergeant. The show started as a podcast, before being recruited by terrestrial AM-FM radio stations and has been in continuous operation since March of 2017. You can reach him at jay@letradio.com. Background song Hurricane used by permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer, get more information about them and their music on their website. You can follow us and connect on social media, if you are in the Clubhouse Drop In Audio App make sure you follow our club LET Radio and Podcast. You can also find and follow the host of the show John J Wiley on the Clubhouse Drop In Audio Chat program. Be sure to check out our website. Like and follow our facebook page. Our Twitter account. Also on Instagram.