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Show Summary

Chief of Police for the Frederick Police Department, Jason Lando, has worked fiercely to create initiatives that have strengthened relationships between police and the community. In this episode, we get to know Jason personally and learn about his background, his early dreams of becoming a police officer, his passion for supporting the community, the many initiatives that have helped build bridges in Frederick, and of course -- Jason’s Frederick Factor. 

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• What made Jason decide to pursue a police chief opportunity after he was eligible for retirement -- and why he chose Frederick
• The importance of dialogue between law enforcement and the community to bring people together instead of dividing them
• Why he instills the necessity of relationship-building into each new class of officers 
• Jason’s experiences in Leadership Maryland, including participating in the powerful Justice Jobs program
• What the “Crisis Car” initiative is, and how it helps individuals in a mental health crisis
• How the Multi-Cultural Liaison Unit builds a bridge to help underrepresented communities feel safer to get the support of the police when they need it
• Jason’s Frederick Factor

Show Links:

• Leadership Maryland: https://www.leadershipmd.org/ 
• Leadership Frederick: https://www.frederickchamber.org/apply-for-lfc.html
• Leaders on Loan: https://www.frederickchamber.org/leaders-on-loan.html
• Frederick Factor Season 1: Episode 11: The Culture Factor with Elizabeth Chung of the Asian American Center of Frederick: https://frederickfactor.com/2021/12/22/the-culture-factor-with-elizabeth-chung/
  
  

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About the Frederick Factor: 

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at  https://frederickfactor.com/. 

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor