I think, hopefully, there`s an opportunity here to figure out what the best practices are for identifying and weeding out these, quote, unquote, bad apples so that law enforcement returns to a position of regaining trust in the community and not just protecting us but respecting us.
On the recordMarch 2, 2021
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Padilla discusses the need for law enforcement to regain trust and address extremism within their ranks.
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