Boston Police Officer Frank G. Williams Jr. and I discuss why Frank decided to become a police officer, how COVID-19 affected his work, Frank's view on why the arrest of George Floyd went so horribly wrong, why Frank believes the BPD is a premier police force, shifts in neighborhood parenting, the practical importance of organizational diversity, how race relations have changed over time, leveraging community relations to diffuse tense situations, the problem of desiring instant self-gratification, the relationship of fear to effective policing, and the importance of integrity. We also discuss Frank's community work with the organization Volley Against Violence.
