The importance of mindset in policing | Chip Huth | TEDxTacoma

[@buck2552jr100]

Treating people like people is important. We are here to serve and protect, not demand and command.

[@dantheman4421]

100% correct, and thank you for your obvious excellent service and dedication! We need ALL our officers to be like you and this gentlemen in this talk.

[@delmusingle2338]

A great many of us no longer believe police serve and protect, at least, not citizens.

[@jco5881]

Awesome. I am going to use that.

[@jerodmahey6537]

Lie.

[@jerodmahey6537]

Lie. The truth is....from a former government employee ....police have free reign. That's the truth. If they can bring in money....i.e. tax money......no problems.

[@derekboch143]

This should be mandatory in every academy and roll call room in this country, because it's absolutely correct!

[@theresacoster7366]

Well done sir, this was a very valuable lesson for me. When police officers become people who understand the situation and work together with the community they get a better response to what is actually going on. When the community works with the police they get a better understanding that they are looking to clean up their states and not hurt them. This officer was willing to understand the needs of the people who were being arrested and tried to make the arrests smoother and less harmful for everyone. Well done to you and your team for understanding that people have needs and even under the worst circumstances can be done with just a little empathy. May God bless your police department and may you all go home safely to your families every night. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mildridj3423]

Who would have thought that treating people like people would yield such great results?

[@kennethbowers2897]

Yeah police officers don't get it, most of them just wanna be jaded assbags while reaching for ok sparky or old smokey .

[@NateM]

This guy is one of the good guys. Thank you Captain Huth.

[@ness647076]

Laughable to think this state actor is a “good guy”, when he just verbally admitted violating citizens human, and civil rights routinely. Guaranteed no one within his department, physically live in the communities they occupy daily.

[@dehz4948]

Power of Paper No, he admitted to over-doing his job.

[@nietzschean3138]

@@ness647076 Your own mindset is clouding your judgement of people who are doing a tough job.

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

What an amazing officer. Everyone talks about community policing but rarely is it implemented as thoroughly and effectively as this gentleman and his team did. Props to him and everyone who made that possible.

[@aaronbrill1756]

I'm going to play this for the police recruits at the academy I teach at. Thank you Sir.

[@duuanecooper7920]

+Aaron Brill - Apologies for the thumbs down. I meant to click the thumbs up. I was just thinking the same thing. Make that difference Aaron! your community will thank you.

[@aaronbrill1756]

Thanks Duuane

[@1138thz]

I think one of main contributors to high crime and and incarceration rates is the militarization of the police forces across the country. It creates an us them mentality in both the police and the citizenry. By its very nature policing is a far more complex and delicate task than taking an objective by force of arms.

[@dantheman4421]

Please do! This officer has it 100% right! And thank you for your continued service!

[@lgdurocher]

Police do not have a choice. They became more "militarized" to protect YOU against modern threats. You should go to European countries where there are heavily armed cops roaming every major city. No one complains about "militarization" there. It is to protect the people.

[@Monique-gc7si]

This IS THE ANSWER!!!!!!! Brilliant! I am a Kansan and PROUD!!!

[@94VandalFavorites]

How inspiring for everyone. We strive for a constructive culture at my organization and we use people like Chip who live it everyday as role models. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@kenwallentine4964]

Chipp Huth speaks bold and urgent truths. Community leaders and police commanders alike should listen to this presentation, Then act. Thanks to a great American cop!

[@bluemanchicago9421]

Great cop....God bless him and all those like him. Serve and Protect.

[@deibucoron9223]

The new way of Policing is just an adjustment in thinking from WARRIOR to a Guardian with proper balance of power.

[@cakecompanyflorida]

Thank you Captain Huth. I have always been extremely proud of the police department.

[@erythrozyt1168]

Empathy is the key. So relevant today.

[@gavig1981]

Something I dont have. Empathy. I lack that. I had a badge once...now I save lives and listen. I regret what I had become. And now I do everything I can to save everyone

[@paulsneed1952]

This is great! Thank you, Captain Huth. I wish this story could be made as a movie. I'd love to see the play by play of how this all went down. Props, too, for the community members for their part in making this happen, too.

[@deol1]

A lot police departments need to follow what this guy is saying being humane is the key to success

[@jeffreylardizabal3964]

Amen. As Marine General Peter Pace said in Iraq, in 2005 - "This is how we measure progress - ask the locals, is today better than yesterday and do you have hope that tomorrow will be better than today?" That one simple question can lead to a myriad of discussions, all focused on improving the quality of life and pursuits of better interests, for people and the communities they live in.

[@RachelArellano-h5u]

Well done Sir. Thank you for your service

[@zachmarchese8369]

Added the video to our FTO manual. Thank you!

[@catsupermomma]

GREAT COMMANDER HOPE FOR COMMUNITY

[@calebpan1505]

This video is probably more relevant today than ever.

[@heatherburton]

Solidly inspiring! Well done, Chip and team members. I'm not sure there is a more timely message.

[@syedqadri3315]

This is a tuff pill to swallow for all sides, sometimes you have approach a situation with humility and let small crimes go. Not all. But some. If you push too hard you’re going to get push back. This is a good police officer.

[@genevagloria5535]

Yay! Uncle Chip!

[@Cleareyes88]

Glares at traffic lights or any intersection should be taken into consideration during traffic accident investigations

[@peggymartes6054]

Now that is policing at its finest..Thank you

[@juanvasquez6535]

basic not finest.

[@berniehogancamp2213]

Exactly what we need in these challenging times....well said Chip!

[@CatharsisByProxy]

6 years later and we need this now more than ever! These days it seems the media would rather have you believe our police are doomed just as our communities are doomed, but officers like him remind me to turn off the TV for a bit and have a little faith in humanity again. Any restructuring will always have to begin in the mind, badge or no badge! Best wishes from El Paso, TX 🏜️

[@jmed2348]

Beautiful!!! "Be the change you wish to see in the world" and it will spread.

[@ivonneeasley1964]

Very good. I hope more people open their mind to the simplicity of kindness and humanity! It is that simple!!!!

[@erniedaniels5819]

Love your point of views and I hope that your philosophy catches on.

[@reubenwalker9279]

Also, it would help to educate the public that police officers are people too, with families and real concerns as they.

[@daves8823]

Reuben Walker Law enforcement created it's own perception. It's up to them to behave they way they want to be treated.

[@lgdurocher]

That is not completely true at all.

[@OraclesofGod777]

The public for the most part is uneducated to the job of a police officer. True post

[@sandrosantiago2736]

Amen, Reuben

[@jmac6443]

Very well put, this mindset would speak volumes to bring about change.

[@guledsm]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@kittn831]

You are a blessing

[@austingibson3315]

This. Is. Awesome. Real leadership right here.

[@Topflightsecurity305]

I’m pro police, but this isn’t the majority of cops or mind frames. A cop fixed bottles, a cop bought dinner, who cares. We need more bias training, a better selection process, positive incentives for cops that turn in other cops.

[@jerrybesch8532]

Good video showing how respect and understanding go a long way to making communities of color a safer and better place for everyone

[@dennishorn7744]

Sir this needs to be constantly instilled in the command staffs across the country, thats the only way this will have any effectiveness on law enforcement and the community.

[@dantheman4421]

No, thank YOU sir for your service, and thank you again even more for such a high level of dedication to the very same communities my own children are growing up in. I need to show this at the next policeman's ball here. I'm flabbergasted.

[@NBFAN00B]

While I know this video is 5 yrs old, what he says is needed now more than ever. It’s almost like when people are treated with respect and like actual human beings, they become more cooperative. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I know not every instance can be treated with this level of respect. But a small gesture goes a long way. Buying those groceries, connecting air to the transport van, it’s truly the little things.

[@pme8370]

That’s amazing to hear how far empathy can go. It’s unfortunate that stories like these are not shared more often. I just feel for the police officers because it seems like whenever there is real change to be made they have to pay for it out of their own pockets. Their salary is already far too paltry for what they do. The organizations they work for should be providing more to help them.

[@mjdietz]

Not sure about that Long island Audit shows Work that needs to be done 2024

[@vjj1764]

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[@mjdietz]

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[@mjdietz]

@vjj1764 Entered here today because of Travis heinz utube Channel

[@drasco61084]

wow great story.. wish every police department would see this

[@terranhealer]

This was an amazing talk 🙏 lost until found

[@thomasodonnell2187]

Absolutely 💯 AWESOME. 🎉

[@johnkeith2450]

No other profession tolerates, covers for and even rewards ignorance, incompetence, poor behavior, poor performance and destruction of innocent people's lives, even to the point of killing them, the way law enforcement does.

[@WalkerBait]

I hope every officer in training See's this.

[@jamesford2942]

This man needs to talk to every police unit and officer out there. He got to the other side of us vs them. Shoot my dog and I will never forget you and will have it in for you forever, so the policy and mindset change is good.

[@mdelizabeth3069]

Treat people with respect and dignity and they'll return the favor?!?! MIND BLOWN!!!

[@deborrahmorgan5216]

Great job, may God bless.

[@t.e.h.7711]

Please Sir, bring those ideas to West Georgia !!! It is so hard for 1officer to create positive change when others won’t. Thank you for the new mindset

[@jacobr.127]

There’s a book called “Make your Bed” by Ret. Admiral McRaven, he mentions the importance of one voice and how it can change a community. It’s an amazing book. I’d highly advise reading it.

[@proudstronglion]

Excellent, the shift of mindset is the key.

[@noble6560]

Police Captain! Very informative.

[@TrainerScottDenver]

Great video. All LEO's should have to watch this.

[@bp5435]

Most humans need some training on how to treat people lol.

[@altareggo]

This is 50 shades of AWESOME!!!!! Should be made mandatory viewing by every police officer in North America - and the K.C. model or at least the basic mindset it embodies, which somehow I've never heard of before...... should be considered for ALL police departments The results would be profound and transformative.

[@sturmtiger7704]

Great officer. I faced a bad one, I asked a cop what time it was and he wouldn’t tell me and said to get a watch.

[@TheQuestConnection]

I feel inspired and hopeful! Yay Arbinger Institute : )

[@JoseGarcia-xt6km]

Wow this video is so inspirational👍👍👍👍

[@gravellergear4703]

That's the answer to strengthening relationships within our fellow man from all back grounds... Instead of seeing ourselves as, whites, blacks, Asians, Muslims, gays and see ourselves as people and treat them like people; we'll change the world.

[@bedeliabusinessbuddylearni3975]

God I am so happy for this.

[@ejdarly4733]

LOL @ 6:55 that was the most hardcore way to say *MIXING BABY BOTTLES* So local police can do it. Glad they're improving somethings there because we all want to be safe like we're scared of the bad guys too. I will say I'm greatful for these things because we know officers aren't makin the best money but to replace some groceries for a family & clean up things in the neighborhood is awesome. We know that it's a dangerous job so you don't hear stories like this everyday.

[@winstriumphs2455]

The community support roles of police departments are essential to efficient and effective policing especially at the physical law enforcement level.

[@bigvalley4987]

Definitely get to know the people in your area. And live in that community is an extra asset. St. Louis, MO had a great policing tactic back in the 1970’s. The Police knew everybody name. Not because The was in the Penal system, it was previous community policing. Poe Poe have to live within the neighborhood🥰

[@milesmcdonald7883]

This is awesome. I had to watch this for my Conflict and Peace class, and I'm glad I did. It is so important, especially in a world like this now, to have a mindset where people are actually people, and to spread love. I know this might sound a little lame or cringey, but Love really does make the world go 'round (in that I mean it moves things forword and makes things better).

[@andersonjunior4529]

I am watching this now for my Conflict and Peace class too! BYUI?

[@kristycross2856]

Very well spoken Chip....

[@jco5881]

Outstanding.

[@gregbagby472]

Great final 2 minutes.

[@gordieross7242]

"The police are the public and the public are the police..." Without the public, there is no police. Community partnership and participation is essential in policing.

[@stonep11]

Really wild that its revolutionary and celebrated that the cops shifting their mindset away from terrifying and brutalizing the public to actually protecting and serving the community is a huge shift. I mean all power to this guy, but the fact that "treat people like they matter" is considered a mindset shift for cops says a WHOLE LOT about the leadership, training, policy, recruitment, and culture behind the blue line.

[@robertkay9871]

This is good to hear from a cop with 20+ years. I just wish all cops could come to this mindset early on in their career. Good job..! 🇱🇷👮🚔

[@bp5435]

Until you see how the world really works, you should take a back seat. Most officers realize how the world really is in their first two years and treat the majority of people with respect. You only see what is advertised propaganda on TV obviously lol. Hundreds of thousands of police contacts every day. You don't see the insurance companies being exposed for their scams, do you? Much bigger issues going on out here.

[@maxbrazil3712]

How many people would be convicted of crimes and sent to jail if their friends and coworkers were able to determine guilt or innocence and determine the punishment? My guess is our prisons would be mostly empty. The police have that right and institutional police corruption is the result. An example: a police officer pulls over a car going 15 mph over the limit. The offending driver is a cop, flashes their badge and gets to go on their way. The police call this "professional courtesy" when in reality it's corruption, plain and simple. A civilian would suffer points on the record and increased insurance rates that last for years. The rest of this story is that the police still swear to all the gods that ticket quotas don't exist.

[@patrickthompson8954]

After 25 years, this man comes right out and admits he was wrong. This opened his mind up to adopting a new way to do things, and it sounds like he got it right. Just as he began to see the people he policed as people, and citizens need to see police as people as well. They are human and make mistakes like everyone else. The procedures they must follow are stone cold. They make one little mistake and the case against dangerous criminals could end up going free and not face the consequences for what could be very serious crimes. Doing this under pressure is tough. being a cop is tough but so is being a citizen in a low income community. Many feel trapped, like there is no way out. They would move if they could afford to. They would help the police if they could trust them. Now, the BIGGEST thing this cop did was acknowledge there was a problem. It caused him to question EVERYTHING he did. In the process of that questioning and soul searching, he found his answers. They were there the whole time, right under the surface, and experience led him to the right path. If you wear a badge and we interact, I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt because I respect what you do. I haven't always, but at the point in my life where I had negative interactions with police, I WAS doing some things I shouldn't do, hanging out with people I shouldn't associate with and I dare say, enabling their crimes. When you buy from a drug dealer, you are helping them build their business, become more powerful, acquire more weapons and stolen goods. You don't think about it at the time. You may not even like these individuals. They have something you want so out of what you believe is necessity, you support them. When I got off drugs and sought help for the medication I needed, I no longer supported crime, and police began treating me differently. Now even when I was into bad things, I was ALWAYS the one who had to deal with the police. I knew how to talk to them. I knew what questions they had and, I dare say, I knew how to deceive them. I thought I was protecting my friends. But when it came to bad things, guns, murder, violence, etc...I NEVER lied to them. At times I would contact them anonymously, other times I would just tell them what they needed to know to catch a dangerous criminal. I always carried a gun, I still do and do not feel safe without one. They entered in their computers that I carried and that I was always cooperative about surrendering my weapon in police Prescence. I didn't want there to be any surprises so they entered the serial # and that I was a legal gun owner so there were no surprises. cops dont like surprises. Because of one or two good cops, and the rapport we developed, I decided it was time for ME to change. That change worked. I now supply armor and tactical gear to police because its what I can do to help keep them safe on the job. There are other details and I wish I could tell this story in contrast to Officer Huth's. I did what he did. I stopped committing petty crimes, when one day, on my way to jail, a Tucson cop, who was a female, straight told me, "Mr. Thompson, your friends keep getting you in trouble." There it was. Plain as day, the reason my life was screwed up. I listened to that cop, and became who I am today. I love you, ALL OF YOU, for the things you do everyday, and for working a job that I couldn't do myself. Not everyone is meant to be a cop. its a special breed, like a fighter pilot or a Ranch Hand. You were either born for that work, or you should find another line of work, but to the ones who were born for it, Thank you! You DO make a difference and we need you. Now, more than ever. Officer Huth and myself both found our answers when we were willing to admit we were wrong. They were inside of us, just waiting to surface, and when they did, we rebuilt ourselves from the inside out. We changed our lives with that one step. Just because something is done a certain way for years does not mean that its right or shouldn't be questioned. Your field in particular NEEDS new ideas to adapt to a constantly changing community. Be safe out there, become agents of change, and be the best cops you can be. We know right from wrong when we are 3 years old, and it never changes. Be a beacon of light and do the right thing always. Hey, It has kept you off my tail, and I have helped you on many occasions as well because I read people and know bad guys. When I see something off, I report it, and I always seem to be right. My community is a safer place because of it.....AND.....Because of you. Because of US! Dont ever forget that. We need one another and together, we make the world a little bit safer for everyone.

[@tommyc2677]

I like this uniform. Tie, professional looking. Great cop.

[@Octopussyist]

Unfortunately they still measure the quality of police work by the number of arrests. So these cops that sought the help and trust by the community and thus brought the crime rate down to a minimum, must also have made less arrests than many others. So by the usual measures the quality of their work must be lower than that of most police officers. That way of thinking has to change. Everywhere.

[@razorXblueXeyes]

that's awesome !! god bless

[@SydLJones]

I'm not sure why it was not intuitive that if no AC reaches the back, it will be hot. No government employee should ever have to use their own money as a part of their service. And it would seem that bragging about reducing the incidence of killing people would be better than dogs.

[@wocookie2277]

Let’s go back to calling them Peace Officers not Police. Remember when the focus was keeping the peace, not enforcement.

[@kevindunlap5525]

I know how much we hate the truth about OFFICER SAFETY: “Cops are killing themselves at about two and a half times the rate the bad guys are killing us and that that’s concerning that should really put a lot of flags up for most law enforcement agencies,” said Dr. Tim Faulk, ALLEAPS Clinical Director Officers need safety from mirrors: "In 2019, suicide was the 10th ranked overall cause of death of individuals in the United States. When comparing the 2019 LEOKA statistic of 89 officer deaths (felonious and accidental) to a figure from the same year provided by Blue H.E.L.P.-a nonprofit organization that has been collecting law enforcement suicide information since 2016-showing 239 officer suicides in 2019, it is alarming to see that suicide claims more law enforcement lives than felonious killings or accidental deaths in the line of duty." I'm sure that it would take weeks to explain this to our heroes.

[@thomasthrasher6331]

This is so good.

[@Rick123691]

May GOD bless you Chief ! It’s perfectly clear that you stand up for your Men ! ❤️🚔

[@axegrinder3746]

Thank you Officer Cpt. "Chip" for your wisdom and willingness to move away the "Cops TV show style" way of handling things but, at the same time being an LEO that has a job to do. Question please? Does KCPD have a K-9 officer/handler community event demonstration day to watch the K-9 officers and handlers in action? Thank you.

[@MrGlowhound]

Thanks!!!!!!! Teach other cops most don't get it.

[@Cubelarooso]

Instead of treating every person as a potential criminal, treat every criminal as an actual person. If law enforcement isn't worthy of respect, then no one will respect the law.

[@bp5435]

Not much real world experience huh? lol.. Got a lot to learn bud.

[@pltmacaraig-pcadg3734]

Hello. Good evening. Can I use this video in my class? Thank you very much. Stay safe and healthy!

[@frankenfoamy]

Norm Stamper wrote in his book "Breaking Rank" how this was tried in San Diego. It worked very well but broke down when supervisors found it was easier to rely on Quotas to make their job easier and documenting work for promotion.

[@WhatsAfterThisPlace]

Most departments dont have quotas. That is an outright lie. Normally it depends on the officers that are hired.

[@frankenfoamy]

www.npr.org/2015/04/04/395061810/despite-laws-and-lawsuits-quota-based-policing-lingers

[@WhatsAfterThisPlace]

frankenfoamy I said "Most departments dont have quotas". Listening ears on buddy.

[@frankenfoamy]

Certainly all do not, but where do you get your ratio? Not long ago there was an article about a police chief that did not know quotas are illegal. Quotas can also be "unofficial". IE people with the most tickets written get first pick of vacation time or plum overtime work. Norm Stamper is a retired Police chief and he relates it is very prevalent.

[@tony62197]

Thank u for your SERVICE ! - God Bless

[@tremainw1413]

Dont miss this officer's inspirational talk too, folks: " Renee Mitchell at TEDxOxbridge"

[@NS196282]

What he is saying is not an unusual perspective amongst police. It is actually fairly common. The first problem is this doesn’t drive ratings so you will rarely see it on the news. The second problem is that often when a Dept is using old, ineffective mentality and procedures, it is because the upper echelons cling to ways of doing things that are 50 years old and no longer work, if they ever did.

[@coldsteelcollector808]

AMEN!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gamesbokgamesbok7246]

Excellent.

[@jessebrettjames]

Very interesting a pity the sound effects carry an annoying echo in the background

[@jaytimothy3645]

I thought it was from Tacoma? Not Missouri?

[@baqirahmad4433]

Open mind is key

[@joerdahl2558]

They put this video up eight years ago and nothing's changed in policing if anything, it's gotten more aggressive.

[@ramennoodles1843]

This shows how that there are still many good cops out there, and that not all cops are bad. Just because one cop is bad doesn't mean all cops are bad. This cop is awesome! Go Captain Huth!

[@jackfrost6902]

The blue wall of silence is the real issue.

[@Smashknuckles]

This is common sense. Something most cops done have.

[@christopherbradley5575]

Wow! After 250 years, American cops are finally figuring out what Police departments all over the world have known all along.

[@Cubelarooso]

Looking at this guy's Twitter, he seems really cool.

[@zap2299]

wow slow down -mic feedback too

[@Ms.Byrd68]

This guy should run a 'National' program that's requires initial attendance and re-certification training. This would also help separate 'bad cops' from the force because a 'leopard can't change his spots'.

[@doctormcgoveran2194]

the entire system was designed not be easy to catch the bad guys. it is designed to keep the police to avoid punishing the people who did not do the crime.