https://simplecast.com After police killed an unarmed black man in his grandparents' backyard, activists set out to change California law, hoping to make it easier to prosecute police who kill. That's sparked a heated debate in the state Capitol between families who have lost loved ones to police, and law enforcement officers who face split-second decisions while performing a dangerous job. Reporter Laurel Rosenhall explores California's attempt to curb police shootings as politicians consider the nation's toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force. Questions? Call us at 916-209-0249 or email forceoflaw@calmatters.org. 2019 CALmatters en Sat, 26 Oct 2019 09:00:07 +0000 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 09:00:07 +0000 https://split.simplecast.com https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/026e4f5f-041d-4676-ad44-e730d3891655/05ee3974-292d-4e92-a47d-f249e54e5dd7/3000x3000/Thumbnail_PNG3000px.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://split.simplecast.com serial After police killed an unarmed black man in his grandparents' backyard, activists set out to change California law, hoping to make it easier to prosecute police who kill. That's sparked a heated debate in the state Capitol between families who have lost loved ones to police, and law enforcement officers who face split-second decisions while performing a dangerous job. Reporter Laurel Rosenhall explores California's attempt to curb police shootings as politicians consider the nation's toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force. Questions? Call us at 916-209-0249 or email forceoflaw@calmatters.org. CALmatters and Studio To Be no https://feeds.simplecast.com/06qLzf23 police shootings, use of force, black lives matter, ab 392, california, sb 230 CALmatters and Studio To Be brianwhowey@gmail.com 09b63086-ff76-4146-a5c5-122f4ca92fc3 As California debated a new law limiting when police can use deadly force, advocates pointed to Seattle as an example of a place that's benefited from a similar policy. This season finale explores how Seattle’s experience may inform California’s future, as the most populous state adapts to new laws that require more de-escalation training and limits on when police can shoot. Sat, 26 Oct 2019 09:00:07 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters, Studio to Be) https://split.simplecast.com/episodes/looking-north-ya9tsVbn Looking North CALmatters, Studio to Be 00:34:58 As California debated a new law limiting when police can use deadly force, advocates pointed to Seattle as an example of a place that's benefited from a similar policy. This season finale explores how Seattle’s experience may inform California’s future, as the most populous state adapts to new laws that require more de-escalation training and limits on when police can shoot. As California debated a new law limiting when police can use deadly force, advocates pointed to Seattle as an example of a place that's benefited from a similar policy. This season finale explores how Seattle’s experience may inform California’s future, as the most populous state adapts to new laws that require more de-escalation training and limits on when police can shoot. sb 230, police, consent decree, california, law enforcement, sacramento, shootings, seattle, reform, black lives matter, use of force, stephon clark, ab 392 yes full 7 1 6d50b375-eca7-40a3-978f-a31f2f620486 Now that California has passed new laws meant to reduce police shootings, a key question is how much difference they’ll make in the ways officers respond to calls to help people in mental crisis. We discuss that question with Gov. Gavin Newsom, and examine two shootings from the past—one that the new law would likely prohibit, and another that it seems less likely to change. Sat, 28 Sep 2019 07:05:11 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters, StudioToBe) https://split.simplecast.com/episodes/breakdowns-xnD_YiTc Breakdowns CALmatters, StudioToBe 00:38:25 Now that California has passed new laws meant to reduce police shootings, a key question is how much difference they’ll make in the ways officers respond to calls to help people in mental crisis. We discuss that question with Gov. Gavin Newsom, and examine two shootings from the past—one that the new law would likely prohibit, and another that it seems less likely to change. Now that California has passed new laws meant to reduce police shootings, a key question is how much difference they’ll make in the ways officers respond to calls to help people in mental crisis. We discuss that question with Gov. Gavin Newsom, and examine two shootings from the past—one that the new law would likely prohibit, and another that it seems less likely to change. lethal force, sb 230, sandy sanchez, police, mental crisis, kamala harris, california, mental health, shootings, anthony nunez, teresa sheehan, training, gavin newsom, ab 392 no full 6 1 2c743929-d20e-497d-8dba-8e2862b9f3e3 As California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the bill setting a tougher standard for police to use deadly force, the team behind Force Of Law discusses what we’ve learned in reporting this series and what we have in store for the rest of the season. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:00:06 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters, StudiotoBe) https://split.simplecast.com/episodes/from-bill-to-law-JFlMjIY9 From Bill to Law CALmatters, StudiotoBe 00:24:35 As California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the bill setting a tougher standard for police to use deadly force, the team behind Force Of Law discusses what we’ve learned in reporting this series and what we have in store for the rest of the season. As California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the bill setting a tougher standard for police to use deadly force, the team behind Force Of Law discusses what we’ve learned in reporting this series and what we have in store for the rest of the season. politics, crime, police, california, law enforcement, shootings, brutality, use of force, stephon clark, oscar grant, willie mccoy no full 5 1 20d5ac4f-a5cd-4cf7-b399-91f6aa995ec1 Deadly attacks on police officers have decreased dramatically over the last 50 years, but policing remains a dangerous profession. That fact loomed over the Capitol as lawmakers debated a bill to limit police use of deadly force and attended memorials for fallen officers. This episode focuses on the risks officers face on the job and explains why many in law enforcement say the final version of the bill no longer puts them in greater danger. Sat, 20 Jul 2019 08:28:48 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (Studio To Be, CALmatters) https://split.simplecast.com/episodes/the-line-6ls48Lfz The Line Studio To Be, CALmatters 00:39:39 Deadly attacks on police officers have decreased dramatically over the last 50 years, but policing remains a dangerous profession. That fact loomed over the Capitol as lawmakers debated a bill to limit police use of deadly force and attended memorials for fallen officers. This episode focuses on the risks officers face on the job and explains why many in law enforcement say the final version of the bill no longer puts them in greater danger. Deadly attacks on police officers have decreased dramatically over the last 50 years, but policing remains a dangerous profession. That fact loomed over the Capitol as lawmakers debated a bill to limit police use of deadly force and attended memorials for fallen officers. This episode focuses on the risks officers face on the job and explains why many in law enforcement say the final version of the bill no longer puts them in greater danger. sb 230, politics, police, violence, california, law enforcement, sacramento, shootings, law, legislation, activism, officers, gun deaths, trauma, black lives matter, ab 392, blm no full 4 1 6c8e95af-7ae2-48cf-b89e-07ef9330f6f8 A sharecropper’s daughter who was born in Arkansas, Shirley Weber grew up to become a California lawmaker taking on one of the most divisive issues in a statehouse dominated by Democrats: a new law to limit when police can shoot. This episode is about Assemblywoman Weber and the lawmakers she must convince to help her pass a tougher standard for police to use deadly force. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:05:05 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters and Studio To Be) https://calmatters.org/articles/force-of-law-episode-three-assemblywoman-shirley-weber/ The Deciders CALmatters and Studio To Be 00:49:54 A sharecropper’s daughter who was born in Arkansas, Shirley Weber grew up to become a California lawmaker taking on one of the most divisive issues in a statehouse dominated by Democrats: a new law to limit when police can shoot. This episode is about Assemblywoman Weber and the lawmakers she must convince to help her pass a tougher standard for police to use deadly force. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. A sharecropper’s daughter who was born in Arkansas, Shirley Weber grew up to become a California lawmaker taking on one of the most divisive issues in a statehouse dominated by Democrats: a new law to limit when police can shoot. This episode is about Assemblywoman Weber and the lawmakers she must convince to help her pass a tougher standard for police to use deadly force. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. police, police shootings, force of law, california, law enforcement, calmatters, gun deaths, state politics, studio to be, black lives matter, use of force, activsim, ab 392 no full 3 1 bc7d23c9-9f49-43c5-bada-d50894098f51 Laurel Rosenhall hosts a panel discussion on a controversial new state law that gives the public access to law enforcement records for the first time in 40 years. Tue, 14 May 2019 05:33:11 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters and Studio To Be) https://split.simplecast.com/episodes/panel-discussion-police-misconduct-and-_meCryVw Panel Discussion: Police Misconduct and Transparency in California CALmatters and Studio To Be 00:57:44 Laurel Rosenhall hosts a panel discussion on a controversial new state law that gives the public access to law enforcement records for the first time in 40 years. Laurel Rosenhall hosts a panel discussion on a controversial new state law that gives the public access to law enforcement records for the first time in 40 years. no bonus 1 96e1c688-b8ca-4b0e-8aa2-93dff2f01c75 Lobbying is under way in Sacramento for two vastly different approaches to reduce police shootings. Victims’ families and civil rights advocates are pushing a tougher standard for police to use deadly force, while law enforcement officers promote a plan to increase training. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. Sat, 4 May 2019 15:10:26 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters and Studio To Be) https://calmatters.org/articles/force-of-law-podcast-episode-one-cycles/ Split CALmatters and Studio To Be 00:47:05 Lobbying is under way in Sacramento for two vastly different approaches to reduce police shootings. Victims’ families and civil rights advocates are pushing a tougher standard for police to use deadly force, while law enforcement officers promote a plan to increase training. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. Lobbying is under way in Sacramento for two vastly different approaches to reduce police shootings. Victims’ families and civil rights advocates are pushing a tougher standard for police to use deadly force, while law enforcement officers promote a plan to increase training. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. sb 230, politics, police, california, law enforcement, shootings, legislation, black lives matter, use of force, ab 392 yes full 2 1 e295e68f-88d8-4625-8a44-c568f9900cb0 This episode explores how California arrived at the point where it is considering the nation’s toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force, looking back at the decade since police shot and killed Oscar Grant in Oakland and the momentum created by last year’s death of Stephon Clark in Sacramento. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. Mon, 1 Apr 2019 05:00:25 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters and Studio To Be) https://calmatters.org/articles/force-of-law-podcast-episode-one-cycles/ Cycles CALmatters and Studio To Be 00:37:40 This episode explores how California arrived at the point where it is considering the nation’s toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force, looking back at the decade since police shot and killed Oscar Grant in Oakland and the momentum created by last year’s death of Stephon Clark in Sacramento. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. This episode explores how California arrived at the point where it is considering the nation’s toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force, looking back at the decade since police shot and killed Oscar Grant in Oakland and the momentum created by last year’s death of Stephon Clark in Sacramento. Additional music for this episode by Lee Rosevere. politics, police, police shootings, california, law enforcement, use of force, stephon clark, oscar grant yes full 1 1 f0c614cd-c1fa-4d87-9c8b-4e5e74dfb252 After police killed an unarmed black man in his grandparents' backyard, activists set out to change California law, hoping to make it easier to prosecute police who kill. That's sparked a heated debate in the state Capitol between families who have lost loved ones to police, and law enforcement officers who face split-second decisions while performing a dangerous job. Reporter Laurel Rosenhall explores California's attempt to curb police shootings as politicians consider the nation's toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:11:56 +0000 brianwhowey@gmail.com (CALmatters and Studio To Be) https://split.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-force-of-law-I2cw9_T7 Introducing Force of Law CALmatters and Studio To Be 00:02:35 After police killed an unarmed black man in his grandparents' backyard, activists set out to change California law, hoping to make it easier to prosecute police who kill. That's sparked a heated debate in the state Capitol between families who have lost loved ones to police, and law enforcement officers who face split-second decisions while performing a dangerous job. Reporter Laurel Rosenhall explores California's attempt to curb police shootings as politicians consider the nation's toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force. After police killed an unarmed black man in his grandparents' backyard, activists set out to change California law, hoping to make it easier to prosecute police who kill. That's sparked a heated debate in the state Capitol between families who have lost loved ones to police, and law enforcement officers who face split-second decisions while performing a dangerous job. Reporter Laurel Rosenhall explores California's attempt to curb police shootings as politicians consider the nation's toughest statewide standard for justifying deadly force. yes trailer 1