Why Cops Act First | Former Officer Jason Layman Explains | Nick’s Right Podcast
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In Episode 20 of Nick’s Right Podcast, we sit down with former Long Beach police officer Jason Layman, whose viral “Action vs. Reaction” demonstration has reached millions online.
Jason served 17 years in law enforcement and now runs the nonprofit Why’d You Stop Me, which teaches communities and police officers how to better understand each other.
In this conversation, Jason explains what most people misunderstand about policing, including why officers are trained to act before reacting, how use of force decisions are made, and why many viral police videos leave out critical context.
We break down real police encounters, the psychology behind conflict between officers and the public, and how communication and pe ...
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