Charles Grady grew up in Connecticut and embarked on what many only dream of—a career in law enforcement. With over two decades on the front lines tackling violent gangs, drug traffickers, and homicides across the state, Grady made his mark as a relentless detective and federal task-force agent. After more than 20 years, he transitioned into groundbreaking work in community reintegration and gang violence prevention, founding programs like Hang Time to help formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Opening – How Drugs Shape Crime in America
02:00 Who is Charles Grady? Becoming a Respected Cop
05:20 The “Us vs. Them” Documentary & Why It Matters
08:30 Labels, Judgment & Giving People Second Chances
13:00 Childhood, Family Values & Early Lessons
17:20 Why He Became a Police Officer
24:00 Race, Identity & Policing in America
28:40 Addiction, Crime & Cycles That Repeat
34:00 Personal Growth, Redemption & Transformation
41:40 Motorcycle Unit Stories & On-the-Street Moments
45:45 Narcotics Work, Youth Education & Evolving Policing
50:00 High-Stakes Cases & Task Force Work
56:00 How Police Can Truly Impact a Community
01:02:00 The “Good Guy vs Bad Guy” Mindset
01:06:00 Gun Violence, Numbness & Public Safety Today
01:13:40 Joining the Federal Task Force: New Challenges
01:21:00 Documentary Work & Changing the Narrative
01:27:00 Retirement, Purpose & Building the Hangtime Movement
01:32:00 Advice for People Re-Entering Society
01:41:30 Final Reflections & Life Wisdom
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