Decision- To join the Vice and Narcotics Squad or Not!

Decision- To join the Vice and Narcotics Squad or Not!

From "50 Years Dealing with the System" by Lonnie D. Hammond

February 9, 2025 · 23 min · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode discusses the dilemma of joining the Vice and Narcotics Squad versus remaining a public safety officer amidst concerns of misconduct.

The choice was very simple. Should I join the vice and narcotics unit or remain a public safety officer. There were rumors of misconduct and unfair arrest practices being done by agents. I was residing in the part of the city where the majority of drug activity was suppose to occur. How could I arrest defendants in my own neighborhood and live peacefully. Did the command staff want a decent officer or just a large black officer to kick down doors on the first attempt? Were the rum...

People in this episode

Host: Lonnie D. Hammond

Topics covered

  • decision making
  • law enforcement
  • community impact
  • career choices
  • ethical dilemmas

Keywords

  • Vice and Narcotics
  • public safety officer
  • misconduct
  • drug activity
  • career decision

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vice and Narcotics Squad

Places: city

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