From Law Enforcement to Public Health: Bridging the Gap with Commissioner Jiles Ship and Officer Ray Ramos

The Kaleidoscope:  Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market with Sheila Thorne, Episode 15In this episode of The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market, Sheila Thorne speaks with Commissioner Jiles Ship, Commissioner at New Jersey Police Training Commission, focusing on law enforcement training and equity, and Officer Ray Ramos, retired from the New York Police Department, specializing in community policing and outreach.Tune in to the episode to hear about:* Impact of Community Trauma: Both Commissioner Ship and Officer Ramos highlighted how violence in marginalized communities causes long-lasting trauma not only for residents but also for law enforcement officers. * Public Health Crisis: Commissioner Ship and Officer Ramos go over the public health crisis, particularly affecting socially marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities. * George Floyd Incident: Both speakers discussed a pivotal moment that exposed systemic issues within law enforcement and their disproportionate impact on communities of color. * Law Enforcement Mental Health: They go over critical needs for mental health support for law enforcement officers who frequently encounter traumatic situations. * Community Policing and Engagement: Both speakers emphasized the importance of community policing and engagement. Connect with Commissioner Jiles Ship on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiles-h-ship-142591a ***********************************About The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market: Each episode of Sheila Thorne’s The Kaleidoscope podcast highlights leaders and patients of color to discuss culturally linguistically appropriate strategies and services. * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaleidoscope-healthcare-in-a-diverse-america-from-molecule-to-market/id1715004411 * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorneConnect with Sheila Thorne: * Website: https://sheilathorne.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-thorne-63b5a32 * Twitter: https://twitter.com/sthornemhmg * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne