One
Policeman’s �Story
Freedom and democracy…� �and police and military power
10,429 people have been shot
and killed by police
from 2015 - 2024���60-65M - encounters yearly
between police and citizens in U.S.��10M - yearly arrests in U.S.
Washington Post and Federal Bureau of Investigation
2015 – 2024 – Deaths by Police��9,865 (95%) people were “armed”��564 (5%) people were “unarmed”�179 – Black�222 – White�9 – Asian�111 – Hispanic�10 – Native American
Washington Post and Federal Bureau of Investigation
60 officers are killed yearly
F.B.I.
1M sworn law enforcement officers
“protect and serve”
\
“Peace Officers”
Joe Ivankay and�April 12, 2019
In 2023, Ms. Henderson was charged with 25 counts of various crimes
but pleaded and was sentenced to
18 yrs and 8 months
for the following charges:���- 1 count of carjacking�- 1 count of attempted murder�- 2 counts of assault with a deadly weapon�- 1 count of assault with a deadly weapon on an officer���She is eligible for parole in Dec. 2031
Questions from the
Live Stream Chat
Class 22:
One Policeman’s Story
Axel from Germany asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“How long was training before
you become an officer?
What position did you have at the beginning vs. end of your career?”
Ian from KCK asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“As a former or aspiring law enforcement officer, do you ever worry about people suing you over your work/being accused of something?
Axel from Germany asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Joe did had contact with
police outside US,
like in a exchange program?”
Stephen from the UK asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Do you think you could have been a cop in the UK, where there aren’t any guns for most police?”
Ian from KCK asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“What do you think are the root problems that causes people to commit crimes?”
Qing from Eastern Europe asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Did the taser shot move the individual to where you were aiming at the body or did you aim for the arm?”
Qing from Eastern Europe asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“The U.S. is supposed to be a
leader of the free world,
militarily, around the world.
Why are we turning away from that?
Do you think Western Democracy diminishing?”
Ian from KCK asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Do you think females
should be patrol officers?
Jason from Northern California asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Do you find communication is the most important part of an interaction? Do the use of 'Yes Sir’ and 'No Sir’ ease your mind at an encounter? Almost a, “they are showing respect, I will too”?
Axel from Germany asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Did you ever feel like
a social worker?”
Stephen from the UK asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“UK has 1 police officer
for every 473 persons.
The USA has 1 police officer
for every 283 persons.
Is that too many?”
Comments from the
Comment Section
Class 22:
One Policeman’s Story
Heather commented in the YouTube Comment Section:
“My brother is a cop and was recently injured while making an arrest.
I really appreciate Joe telling his story.
Many blessings on him!”
Zizendorf commented in the YouTube Comment Section:
“Yes, that's PTSD. It's tough stuff to work through.
But it is doable! Doesn't matter your age, your gender,
your sex. And even with what's are apparently high
resiliency factors, that's not enough.
It's so typically commonplace for those truly traumatized to endure pervasive physiological malaise beyond thoughts and emotional feelings.
This class and this officer's shared story before, during, and after the event, really portrays one expansive and thorough narrative.
You got to do the work! Well done!
And, thanks for your service sir!
Tears are powerful and powerfully healing.
Thanks for sharing.”
Petrol Junkie commented in the YouTube Comment Section:
“A lot of officers have PTSD.
This guy recognized that something wasn't right, and for that, he deserves all the love and support he needs.
People don't understand, unless you've been there,
how things can change you.
Nothing but respect for this man.
The fact that he tried to talk her down says
everything we need to know about his character.
This guy is a model of what policing should look like.
Nothing but respect.”