Policing the Bridge | Tim Mcmillan

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Policing the Bridge | Tim Mcmillan | TEDxSavannah

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Күн бұрын

What one seemingly random traffic stop can teach us about the connections amongst people.
Lieutenant Tim McMillan is a veteran law enforcement officer with the Garden City Police Department. After a fateful traffic stop on October 1, 2016, Lt. McMillan has become an activist for police community relations and civil rights. He maintains an active blog where he discusses contemporary civil rights issues and inspirational insights. Lt. McMillan has been featured on numerous media outlets, and appears in the 2017 documentary film “Walking While Black.” Lt. McMillan is also the founder and director of the nonprofit police research, training, reform, and accreditation program, The Four Trees Project Inc.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@jayd3337 6 жыл бұрын

This is the kinda policeman I could talk with. He cares about what he truly does.

@GarciaDK 5 жыл бұрын

Majority do, but your view is skewed by what others think...

@Cincy_Kid 5 жыл бұрын

@@GarciaDK or maybe your view is skewed by what others think?

5 жыл бұрын

Public speaking???

@Prettyordying 5 жыл бұрын

Jay D33 almost all of them do

@buddyalton1347 4 жыл бұрын

@ No, not all that different. I am a Medic, not a Cop, but I ride with a Law Enforcement MC and 90+% of those I encounter socially are caring humans who have ZERO desire to do physical harm to others. Their job is as hard as, in some ways harder than, my job was (I'm retired) and I've been a firefighter and Paramedic, removed dead people from homes, cars, Motorcycle wrecks, etc. . The "bad/bully cops" are a very small number of people and, of course, there are a few who are emotionally and physically unsuited for what 1st responders see and do. Those got through the program by pure bad luck and the ability to look good in a classroom. That happens in Fire, EMS, Nursing, Medical School, and every other profession there is. Get to know some cops and you'll find some nice people doing a job with demands you cannot understand until you become a 1st responder. Trust me, after 8 years of fire and 36 years of EMS/ER I still don't truly understand how they tolerate their job.

@merittbauer6555 6 жыл бұрын

God bless you! This was amazing. I'm an ER nurse and this will change how I interact with my patients forever. Thank you so much. Stay safe!

@Elfmaiden2004 4 жыл бұрын

I like this guy. He seems easy to talk to and understands it.

@johnkim7802 4 жыл бұрын

Truly a great presentation. It is also a reminder of how being more present and actually listening to others in the moment while also seeing every encounter as an opportunity can lead to us realizing so much about the person and situation at hand!

@c.juneau410 5 жыл бұрын

AS A POLICE OFFICER, I GET ASKED BY KIDS ALL THE TIME, "HEY MR. OFFICER WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST AND BADDEST WEAPON ON YOUR BELT"? I SAY IT IS MY MOUTH. MY TONGUE... WHAT I SAY AS A COP CAN CHANGE AN OUTCOME OF ANY SITUATION COMPLETELY ! I GOT INTO POLICE WORK TO CHANGE OUTCOMES FOR THE BETTER AND TRY TO GIVE 2ND CHANCES.

5 жыл бұрын

So whos creating the problem?

@cptmuska 5 жыл бұрын

No you don't

@zknowledge1267 4 жыл бұрын

@Gary Mcguckin It's your type of mentally that makes things worse. It teaches fear and mistrust,it's teaching hate.

@AGjagmoc Жыл бұрын

How to regain and maintain the trust and confidence of the public???

@jingles123456789ify Жыл бұрын

Why are you shouting?

@joeyork9907 6 жыл бұрын

To rehumanize yourself and to help others to do the same would go a long in preventing the battles between police and citizens.

@jayjay269 5 жыл бұрын

S O it means, after the academy, you forget you’re human and start acting like a robot. Ask me how I know...

@jjcane64 5 жыл бұрын

I once helped a Jacksonville, Florida,(Deputy) Policeman I kept hearing stop...Get Back, Outside my bedroom window after hearing it a 3rd time I knew he needed help. I sprinted out of my apartment to find my neighbor on the ground but 5 friends of his were moving closer and closer. The officer was alone. I approached the officer and presented my palms out and just said "Can I help". The officer accepted my help and just pointed at the 5 friends to keep them back. I put myself between them and officer and he was able to handcuff the driver. The officer had gave the wrong address for his backup. So I was his Backup that night. I want to do that again before I die.

@arthur_26 4 жыл бұрын

Then be a cop you seem like a great guy

@ramennoodles1843 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you man! And as a police officer, you need to give backup the right address so they know where you are.

@DrPerlyl 4 жыл бұрын

This is a good talk to hep bridge the mistrust among police and the community. It will be shared with students in my CJ courses in community policing. Thanks, Lt.

@lynnettemisciskia9075 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation, thank you for your service.

@annebell7274 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to that Police Officer all evening. He has a way with people, a connection. God Bless him, he has a beautiful soul. 🌺💖🌺

@innerintelmarylroberts7432 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet man beautiful talk :)

@pekkle007 5 жыл бұрын

The problem with modern policing in the inner city is that the metrics of measuring police performance includes arrests/week & tickets/week and such and such. Maybe a better metric would be "peace/week". Or something along those lines. It would change the mentality of the police who could see themselves as a preserver of peace, rather than simply a law enforcer.

@sempergumby3929 5 жыл бұрын

Something else that would be helpful would be truth and legitimacy. Truth is, the legit job of police is to apprehend criminals (bona-fide suspects). The BS about police "protecting" justs puts ppl in danger and replaces personal responsibility with non-legit governmental power. Most officers are decent people, but the shift away from liberty to a more litigious culture fosters a degradation of institutions including police departments. Few things are more disturbing than abuse of power by police, thankfully, it's still relatively rare, but we can either expect it to get worse or hope it gets better. It mostly depends on what we eexpect from them and what we expect from ourselves. If we will just man-up and return to older genuine values, then we would be able to worry less about our officers.

@djdobetter9334 4 жыл бұрын

This is what We Need in the World !!

@Bra01ndy 6 жыл бұрын

I love our police officers. They risk their lives every day, but they're there to save and protect every citizen.

@pinupgirl9160 5 жыл бұрын

Best cop ever. How true is his message?! The bridge is there. Let's ALL cross it.

@CeeCeeStrong-2021 Ай бұрын

Let me first say that I enjoyed listening to your TEDx talk. I love your touch on many areas of our profession. I have the luxury of having an additional REALITY...and it touches on the desire of wanting officers who mirror the community....I am what society calls "minority" (which is not a word I believe should be used to describe a human being and definitely not one like you describe in a heroic way)....I digress....after nearly 30 years in this profession (and years in military prior) your TEDx talk led me to thinking about a scene in a movie starring Matthew McCanaughey (co starring Samuel L. Jackson) where he has the entire courtroom close their eyes and he describes a heinous act committed by the suspects in the case...he leads them down a path and then says....IMAGINE SHE'S WHITE....and everyone's eyes popped back open....not able to comprehend this being possible.... YOUR TALK LED ME TO JUST THAT.....but in reverse....

@mattylite7 2 жыл бұрын

Protect this guy. He's a true protector

@luckysol7486 5 жыл бұрын

IT SAYS, TO BE HUMAN IS NOT ENOUGH , BUT WE HAVE TO BE HUMANE 🧡

@markharrisllb 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a 60 year old Englishman who remembers community policing in the UK. The policeman knew you, knew your parents maybe mine more than most because of my mother’s job. They were part policeman, part social worker, part family friend they could give you a clip round the ear, counsel you or take you home to your parents who would give you a clip round the ear. They didn’t do any of it to be on a power trip but because it was THEIR community and they cared about it. The biggest mistake in UK policing was the 'panda car' which took the police away from walking their beat.

@arundhatibakshi2083 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@loyceholland6201 5 ай бұрын

I’ve watched as many with authority are willing to destroy what your building. But sir those with NO power aren’t the ones that need to know.

@mattylite7 2 жыл бұрын

It's acctually not practical to build bridges during violent conflict...

@Eravel 4 жыл бұрын

Viewing this in 2020, looking for community policing videos on KZfaq, knowing what's going on in the U.S.? This made me cry.

@dayone8382 5 жыл бұрын

Great, great job Tim! Love U 2Life! Chief Mel Russell

@bds3919 2 жыл бұрын

Fortunately for us, most officers are good people.

@carolvevle8190 5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind be arrested by him. (Just kidden) I thank you sir, for your beautiful heart!! Could you come to Levittown & teach our police force to be human. They do not do anything to help & lots of hindering. Then, You come a long. You are absolutely refreshing!!

@zknowledge1267 4 жыл бұрын

If you want your cops to have this mentality, elect a Mayor who will require the police chief only employ this type of cop.

@russcd1 3 жыл бұрын

Savannah is a dangerous city! It is a well guarded secret!

@greenparkgardenersnyc9890 7 жыл бұрын

Kol ha kavod, Officer Mcmillan!

@invisiblecollege893 3 жыл бұрын

Wow why doesnt this have more views??? Oh thats right being a nice guy doesn't get clicks

@DrewDubious 4 жыл бұрын

For some reason even I feel like you can trust a cop with tattoos and a kippah

@queenchoopz806 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking for a way to contact Lieutenant McMillan, possibly an email address. I am going to write a paper in honor of him and would like to speak with him.

@mikesusnowitz7383 6 жыл бұрын

The nostril breathing...

@yogeedough56 5 жыл бұрын

My challenge to you is to give this talk to your fellow officers inside your organization. God knows they need it.😔

@Prettyordying 5 жыл бұрын

The media needs to stop traumatizing our youth

@rogeriomaria2496 4 жыл бұрын

Angel Jordan ok just tell that to your WS family cops 👮🏼‍♂️ to stop traumatising us too..

@Prettyordying 4 жыл бұрын

rogerio maria what lol

@waterhose8467 4 жыл бұрын

@@Prettyordying the thing is though is that for media fried and make money out of fear throughout history.

@zknowledge1267 4 жыл бұрын

@@rogeriomaria2496 People are treated the way we expect to be treated. IF people use the rules, change can and will happen

@joannthomases9304 4 жыл бұрын

It's called the debt and credit tree. We are glad to see the family tree chosen. We are grandfathered-in, feathered, light as: heart repair, name sake. Family love...Good man. Choosing the fatherly love to a son. I copy!. Not a jail cell, but a blood-cell...No one is paying in the first place. Whether working a job or not, we automatically, always learn and do. It's what we are. We have been trained, on a debit and credit tree. A conquering, and harming tree. It's time for the caring family tree, where all work, as it's perfectly normal all day anyway. That's what we are. Caring learning, yet the debit/credit tree exchanged truth...its beyond sad.

@tariqmurphy4355 2 ай бұрын

Shalom King totally Authority Figures on all stages from the ones who protect you in your apartment to the gyms from war that we take for granted. we must abolish any defUNDing of ANY Authority

@invisiblecollege893 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - cop philosopher

@AGjagmoc Жыл бұрын

How does the Police agency will regain and maintain the trust and confidence of the public?

@user-ke1qj4nk2z 4 ай бұрын

❤

@juniormilan8586 5 жыл бұрын

Policing it’s all about help others and save life’s👮‍♀️👮‍♀️👮‍♀️

@captrodgers4273 4 жыл бұрын

domestic violence laws need to be repealed.....the police should not be in ppls homes and relationships like that. and it was over half my calls when i did my time countless lives ruined over chickenshit and it didnt matter if she slapped herself he ws going to jail. and if their was real domestic violence it happened every week and she or he went back every single time no matter what! personal use of small amounts of drugs should not be illegal the millitary style police academy boot camp needs to be eliminated for a classroom and at the same time on the job training. the academy i went to did nothing but pump into my head up with im the police and i was better and a step up from civilians......i didnt learn much of anything untill i got to my fto time and thats where i learned how to be an officer.

@gregalexander307 4 жыл бұрын

Why would texting and driving just get a warning but if he was drunk it would be arrest and a severe penalty when both are near just as dangerous...

@randyo.bowling1907 5 жыл бұрын

He is Jewish. Notice his Yarmulke. He is whom I wish I could have under MY command, if I were STILL a Sheriff's Captain. A man of Integrity. Captain R.O. Bowling FCSO/HCSO, Arkansas. R.O.B./

@dougr5330 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the traffic stop changed the cop and made him a more humane person. Much respect for that. Too bad their are a million other cops who do not feel the same.

@Anonymous-qd3je 4 жыл бұрын

When I saw the title I thought it was about patrolling the Talmadge Memorial Bridge

@ramennoodles1843 3 жыл бұрын

I thought he was patrolling an actual bridge

@dewberry5158 3 ай бұрын

Lol then Uvalde happened and all trust went out the window lol. No obligation to uphold your oath according to the Supreme Court.

@jerryhewes 6 жыл бұрын

Finally, a cop who knows what he is doing.

@thefiercegamer8966 5 жыл бұрын

dont talk about officers that way

@toms7947 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should get into policing and show the rest of them how the job should be done.

@jasonwalker6866 5 жыл бұрын

the fierce gamer . A lot of Officers are pigs who abuse people. All they want in power and authority.. We need officers👮 like this good man in this video. May God bless his heart ♥️

@toms7947 5 жыл бұрын

@@jasonwalker6866 oh, ok. Thank you for the clarification.

@ZackTuNan 3 жыл бұрын

Remember that I am always praying for you, you who thinks there is no hope anymore to live one and it is too painful to live on. Please feel free to connect me through me social medias. Or my KZfaq Channel. I will help you because I overcame my own battle and you can too.

@vermillion8521 4 жыл бұрын

Damn onions

@justiceforvictimsofpolicev8556 4 жыл бұрын

We all need to have a honest conversations about cops killing citizens. I dont remember hearing any laws being passed that said if you make a cop mad they can kill you.Disobeying a cops order should not be a death sentence..

@lovekindness 6 жыл бұрын

Is he wearing a kippah?

@binnyw4010 5 жыл бұрын

Yup!!!!!!

@raybunce 4 жыл бұрын

It’s 2020 now and what has changed? Hmmm. That’s what I thought...😾

@asdf-bi3tp 4 жыл бұрын

Who are the 42 people that disliked this video?

@F511BHS Жыл бұрын

Wokehead BLM SJWs dumbasses

@Kingx90 6 жыл бұрын

I get that nervous when I have drugs in the car.

@tanial3183 5 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♀️😂😂

@joelwoods5039 4 жыл бұрын

What gang is he in the a tattoo

@robertb6700 4 жыл бұрын

Lol...

@jbaby007 7 жыл бұрын

Police are supposed to serve and protect. It seems as though that has never been the case in America.

@zephronschmit541 5 жыл бұрын

Citizens are supposed to thrive and be successful and productive!, No real need for police if everybody did this.

@blossomfitsboutique Жыл бұрын

Why don't police understand that no one feels safe around them because they are strapped with guns??? Lol I don't feel safe around anyone pretending to protect me with a gun....they are the ones that feel more unsafe in life in general that they feel the need to have guns. People just need to leave each other alone for real.

@ameirenterprises2669 2 жыл бұрын

Cops get a lot of airtime trying to copsplain.

@WaterMan-ss6eb 6 жыл бұрын

Here are some things that you will never ever hear when a cop gives a talk. 1. The police union should disappear 2. Internal investigation is fair. 3. Prosecute all cops who arrests or charges are dropped and they are charged with false arrest. Make a law making it against the law for cops to lie to you. They can actually lie to you but you can not lie to them..this cop is trying to make you like cops but the problems he creates only get bigger and will eventually lead to anarchy.he will go out and lie to the public. He will stop people who have committed no crime and the abuse goes on and on.

@skittydelicious 6 жыл бұрын

There SHOULD be police. Police do things wrong sometimes, just like any other type of person. But without police things would be worse. I appreciate the police. I'm kind of scared of them. But if I respect them, I'll get what I deserve or don't deserve.

@thomass4471 5 жыл бұрын

@the dude I was with you on all of those except one. It's not up to cops whether charges are dropped or not. That's up to the prosecutor and sometimes they drop them whether it was a good arrest or not if they don't think it's worth their time.

@c.juneau410 5 жыл бұрын

@@skittydelicious THANK YOU!!!