# chicago police (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover chicago police. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Right to Know Under Threat? California’s AB 1821 Explained with Sean McMorris](https://chicagojustice.org/the-right-to-know-under-threat-californias-ab-1821-explained-with-sean-mcmorris/) _2026-08-17 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ California’s public records law is designed to give residents access to government information, but proposed changes to Assembly Bill 1821 (AB 1821) could significantly reshape how that access works in practice. In this episode, we sit down with Sean McMorris , Transparency, Ethics & Accountability Program Manager at California Common Cause , to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding AB 1821 and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/AB_1821_Pod_Final.mp3) ## [The NYPD’s Secretive Community Response Team: Misconduct, Power, and Accountability](https://chicagojustice.org/the-nypds-secretive-community-response-team-misconduct-power-and-accountability/) _2026-08-10 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ What happens when a police unit operates outside traditional oversight and is staffed by officers with troubling disciplinary histories? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the New York Police Department’s Community Response Team (CRT), a controversial unit that has drawn scrutiny for its aggressive tactics, alleged constitutional violations, and lack of accountability. We examine reporting… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/Pod_Final_NYPD_CRT_Erikc_Umansky.mp3) ## [Who Is Being Watched? The Geography of ALPR Surveillance](https://chicagojustice.org/who-is-being-watched-the-geography-of-alpr-surveillance/) _2026-08-04 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ More than 100,000 Automated License Plate Reader cameras are now operating across the United States, feeding data into networks shared by thousands of police departments and federal agencies. But where are these cameras located, and who is most affected by this growing surveillance infrastructure? In this episode, we speak with Professor Steven Keener of Christopher Newport University, first… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/CJhicago_Justice_Podcast-Flock_2-Professor_Steven_Keener.mp3) ## [Flock Security and the Rise of Mass Vehicle Surveillance | Featuring Jon McCray Jones](https://chicagojustice.org/flock-security-and-the-rise-of-mass-vehicle-surveillance-featuring-john-mccray-jones/) _2026-07-26 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ In this episode, we begin a special series examining the rapid expansion of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology and the growing privacy and civil liberties concerns surrounding its use. Flock Security , one of the nation’s largest ALPR providers, reports that more than 100,000 cameras have been deployed across the United States. These cameras collect detailed information about… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/Flock_1_John_McCray_Jones_Pod_Final.mp3) ## [When Official Stories Collapse: The Brandon Webster Murder](https://chicagojustice.org/when-official-stories-collapse-the-brandon-webster-murder/) _2026-07-04 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ What really happened on New Year’s Day 2019 when North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers shot and killed Brandon Webster? For years, the official account of the shooting was accepted by law enforcement leaders, government officials, and the media. But behind the scenes, an internal investigation uncovered evidence showing that the trooper’s version of events could not have happened as… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/Joseph_Neff_Final_Pod.mp3) ## [You Pulled It… But Can You Keep It? Lessons from the CTA Pink Line Shooting](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brown7/episodes/You-Pulled-It-But-Can-You-Keep-It--Lessons-from-the-CTA-Pink-Line-Shooting-e3crbqd) _2026-06-06 · Instructor Mike · On the Mic with Mike!_ A tragic incident on Chicago’s CTA Pink Line revealed a hard truth many gun owners don’t want to confront: having a firearm does not mean you can control it. In this episode of On the Mic with Mike, Instructor Mike breaks down what really went wrong when a suspect with a knife was able to take a gun from a passenger and use it — killing one person and injuring another. This is not about… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/5664748/podcast/play/113143053/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-26%2F415036534-44100-2-2ccb650ec715c.m4a) ## [Karmelo Anthony and the Jury: A Thing to Consider](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brown7/episodes/Karmelo-Anthony-and-the-Jury-A-Thing-to-Consider-e3ke0sf) _2026-06-06 · Instructor Mike · On the Mic with Mike!_ Many people are discussing the racial makeup of the jury in the Karmelo Anthony case. Some are asking why there are no Black jurors. Others are questioning whether he is truly receiving a trial by a jury of his peers. But there is a deeper question worth asking: How are jurors selected in the first place? In this episode, Instructor Mike explores civic literacy, jury selection, voter registration,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/5664748/podcast/play/121094479/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-6%2F425628130-44100-2-41f9100154c7c.m4a) ## [Beyond Qualified Immunity: How Police Avoid Accountability](https://chicagojustice.org/beyond-qualified-immunity-how-police-avoid-accountability/) _2026-06-06 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ In this episode, we sit down with Joanna C. Schwartz , UCLA law professor and author of Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable , to unpack the hidden systems that protect police from consequences. We go beyond the headlines about qualified immunity to explore what really blocks accountability: Why most police misconduct lawsuits fail before trial How courts, police departments, and legal… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/Joanna_Schwartz_Pod_Final.mp3) ## [Because I Got Raided: Afroman, Police Power, and a Lawsuit That Backfired”](https://chicagojustice.org/because-i-got-raided-afroman-police-power-and-a-lawsuit-that-backfired/) _2026-05-22 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ This week, we break down the controversial 2022 raid of Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman’s home by Adams County Sheriff’s deputies and the legal fallout that followed. Acting on claims from a confidential informant alleging kidnapped women, a “sex dungeon,” and large quantities of marijuana, officers executed a warrant that ultimately uncovered none of it. In fact, there wasn’t even a basement.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/David_Osborne_Final_Pod.mp3) ## [Crime, Fear, and Power: Why We’re Taking a National Focus](https://chicagojustice.org/crime-fear-and-power-why-were-taking-a-national-focus/) _2026-04-29 · Chicago Justice Podcast_ How politics, media, and institutions distort crime narratives across America Fear has become the dominant framework for how Americans understand crime—and it is often deliberately manufactured. In this episode of the Chicago Justice Podcast , host Tracy Siska , Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project, introduces a new national focus for the show. We examine how crime and violence are… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/chijustpod/content.blubrry.com/chijustpod/Crime_Fear_and_Power_Why_We_re_Taking_a_National_Focus.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/29ww88TlWMBA) _2026-04-29 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Diggins & McDade: The Two Cases Every Gun Owner Must Know](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brown7/episodes/Diggins--McDade-The-Two-Cases-Every-Gun-Owner-Must-Know-e3cr915) _2025-12-26 · Instructor Mike · On the Mic with Mike!_ Illinois gun law has evolved through confusion, court battles, and the lived experiences of everyday people simply trying to travel safely with their firearms. In this episode of On the Mic with Mike, Instructor Mike breaks down two landmark cases — People v. Diggins and People v. McDade — that every responsible gun owner needs to understand. From whether a center console counts as a “case,” to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/5664748/podcast/play/113140197/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-26%2F415032873-44100-2-cff760a937509.m4a) ## [Not Just Armed. Prepared.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brown7/episodes/Not-Just-Armed--Prepared-e33kjo6) _2025-06-01 · Instructor Mike · On the Mic with Mike!_ Today, we resurrect the On the Mic with Mike Podcast with today’s episode about not just being armed but being prepared. Prepared for what? Preparing our children for the world that lies ahead. Are we just waiting for the next school shooting to talk about the gun and grabbers who want to grab our firearms or are we being active mitigators and violence interrupters? Take six minutes out of your… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/5664748/podcast/play/103484614/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-1%2F401351870-44100-2-d6df94651250d.m4a)