Did you know Minnesota has four types of local government structures? We will talk about those structures, benefits, challenges, charters, and upcoming ballot questions in this informative discussion.

The expectation that all peace officers in the United States are equipped with body worn cameras is regularly not met. Our guests talk about the expense, training, policies, and limitations of body worn cameras and the future research that needs to take place.

The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks were a watershed moment for the United States in terms of political relationships, economic relationships, and image. The War on Terror opened up the ability for states to commit violence in the name of protection citing the War on Terror. This is an interesting conversation about perspective and the loss of reputation for the United States.

The 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks impacted the checks and balances in the democracy of the United States, along with changes in surveillance, civil rights, and the structures of the political parties. We will explore immediate changes and changes that still persist twenty years later.

Media played a large role in bringing the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks into the living room of the public, but the role of the Media as a watchdog in a Democratic Society was challenged. We discuss the immediate coverage, censorship, impact of laws and consolidation, and the return of the media to their watchdog role.

The host and guests recall the impact of the 9/11/2001 terrorist impacts when they were practicing peace officers, the immediate impact on the first responder community, and long term impacts on changes in communication, training, and community relations.

The guilty verdict at the Chauvin Trial in Minneapolis has provided some accountability for Law Enforcement. This group of experienced Law Enforcement officers and academics discuss the various impacts and implications of the trial.

Satire has been used to help create dissonance in politics and every day life, but is there actually a process involved? We will talk about some requirements to make a piece satire, culture jamming, the speed of information, and why satire is important to a democracy

All disasters start locally so it is important to understand the response and recovery steps that need to take place. We are going to examine disasters in the developing and developed world and learn about best practices when a disaster occurs.

Pax Christi, a catholic community located in Eden Prairie, MN, hosts a justice speaker series and invited Dr. Pat Nelson and Dr. Carl Lafata to speak on law enforcement and racial equity. The event was moderated by Dr. Miriam Porter and Wayne Ward, and covered topics such as education requirements, racial equity in law enforcement, and community involvement.