Use of Voice not Force | Fred Jones | TEDxEustis

In this talk, recorded at TEDxEustis in January 2019, Sgt. Fred Jones brings a unique perspective to the conversation regarding use of force by law enforcement. An advocate for emotional intelligence training, Jones makes a passionate and reasoned plea for empathy and training for law enforcement officers.
Fred Jones is a native Floridian from Bunnell, Florida. He has worked in Law Enforcement for over 20 years. Fred is a graduate of the Auxiliary Command Officer School at the University of Louisville and attends Flagler College where he is completing his degree in Public Administration.
Fred currently works as a Sgt. in Professional Standards for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. He also acts as one of the Public Information Officers. Fred’s responsibility also includes being the agency’s Crisis Intervention Training Coordinator, working with LifeStream to train his and other agencies in de-escalation techniques. Fred has also trained the sworn members of his agency in the Human Diversity Training titled Racial Intelligence Training and Engagement. Fred states that he is a firm believer in transparency between law enforcement agencies and the community, and will continue to work hard to build a positive relationship with the community. Transparency Advocate This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@sabieldelrosario8435]

amazing Ted talk Sgt Fred, I am currently pursuing my bachelor in criminal justice and this really helped me with a current assignment of mine. You elaborated really well on this message.

[@OfficerPickens]

“We carry alot of emotional baggage” 🙏 always wondered how you all can do this and still smile 💪🙌👍

[@Mivotin]

Thank you. Really thanks. You had help me a lot and I'm not even a cop. THANK YOU.

[@yvonnearmstrong1892]

What a great public speaker and such an important message. I am going to share this with my Conflict Management students. Sgt. Fred when you retire you have found your new calling.

[@Traps510]

??? This was such a disappointing ted talk. He never actually said anything of use, unfortunately. What exactly is "emotional intelligence training?" And where do you get it?

[@rugrat1235]

​@@Traps510I know what emotional intelligence is, but nothing about the training. I'm quite interested in it, though. ✌️💕🙏🇺🇸

[@johnwilcox3013]

I have to say, im impressed and i am genuinely and truely happy to finally, FINALLY see a cop who is the epitome of what a cop should be. And because i am a man of principle, and because of my principles, have taken the time to comment on the behaviour of cops who are disgraceful, i cant be the person who see's acts of wrong doing and just looks away. I am extremely happy to comment on what i see here as well. This man understands his calling, he see's the misgivings and outright failures of his profession, he can see what is needed to fix those failures, and he is willing and brave enough to confront them, and put forth the effort to try and change. GOD BLESS YOU SIR, GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOUR EFFORTS BE BLESSED AS WELL.

[@ChrisPollitt]

13:39 "Underneath these badges, there are humans. And a lot of times, there are humans that are crying out for help."

[@scotttillema1467]

Great TEDx! Emotional intelligence is critical in law enforcement- I enjoyed your talk, thank you!

[@RiteAcademy]

This is an amazing Ted Talk Sgt Fred! You did such a great job explaining Racial Intelligence, what it is and how we can all benefit from Emotional and Social Intelligence. Indeed, The Ladder is a wonderful guide of where some of are living, and where most of us want to live! Thank you for all you do for Others! We LOVE you!!!

[@theathleticmindset]

Indeed @RiteAcademy! We surely need more emotional intelligence training for all officers. Thank you RITE Academy for all you do for our officers!!

[@RiteAcademy]

@@theathleticmindset Thank you! We need for Fred Jones to help get the word out

[@Traps510]

What exactly is emotional intelligence training? He never said

[@Traps510]

Race intelligence training? I thought he was saying "emotional training intelligence"

[@mariewilson3370]

Great TedTalk! This is why I love being a psychiatric nurse. All lives matter! Thank you for sharing and caring about all people!

[@helios-jay5472]

If All lives matter why do people of color get more of a police response? Why do you have people running protest over ?

[@markwalshaw241]

So cool to see a guy big enough to snap anybody into two pieces talking about verbal control over physical control.

[@Kd-vl7xi]

8 years in.. great speech.

[@profmccutch]

Very good job explaining the importance of Emotional Intelligence in LE. Keep up the conversation. Dr. Mike

[@profmccutch]

@@soundhealer6043 I’m not sure how your comment addresses my comment or this video. It appears that we would agree that emotional intelligence would be helpful in LE. I hope you find peace and the satisfaction you seek by posting.

[@michaelcole1375]

most excellent, thank you Mr. Jones.

[@deerhaven3350]

Emotional intelligence training should be a required part of every police academy.

[@Traps510]

This was such a disappointing ted talk. He never actually said anything of use, unfortunately. What exactly is "emotional intelligence training?" And where do you get it?

[@MannyS09]

Underviewed TEDx Talk. More people - and especially in the LEO community - need to hear Sgt. Jones' message. I will be watching this again and recommending it to my friends & family!

[@patrickbconley]

You nailed it. Thank you for your service.

[@user-ld1gc2dm9m]

Thank you for this video - it has reminded me to look back at a book on the subject of emotional intelligence.

[@AnneWhyte]

impressive yes thank you.

[@syedrafayzahoori1]

wonderful & Excellent..

[@ahuramazda980]

Excellent speech.

[@trevorlawson1285]

Dr George Thompson, developed these exact principles and many more over 35 years ago with his system Verbal Judo, aka Tactical Communications. a system being taught around the world still. Tactical Empathy helps you leave people better than when you found them, at there worst.

[@edwardjohnson4237]

Wasn't the point.

[@hollycolotta9859]

EXCELLENT!

[@Trampus1973]

Brilliant 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@drweiss8]

where is this officer now and can we please tell him continue teaching please

[@RiteAcademy]

Thank you Sgt. (now Lt.) Jones for putting what we teach into this great presentation! We appreciate you and love how you've opened the door for many to see this works

[@Traps510]

??? This was such a disappointing ted talk. He never actually said anything of use, unfortunately. What exactly is "emotional intelligence training?" And where do you get it?

[@camerontobacco288]

I struggle every day

[@MrMuertoloco]

Amazing, how long ago law enforcement identified these issues and how long it has taken to implement them into there service men. Alot of good people out there having to suffer for the actions of others.

[@MrDanielSolano007]

they still havent implemented it. Look up "Tom Zebra" or "Laura Shark", LA sheriffs still labeling people as gang members, pulling people out there vehicle just for speeding or running a stop sign.

[@ameirenterprises2669]

Had a friend who policed in West Baltimore,USA. Ever been there in the 60s and 70s. This friend was a street cop for 25 years.He told me he NEVER had to point a gun at anyone. What happened ? Half as many police back then. Where is the fear coming from ? More POs were killed on duty back then by far. What happened ?

[@manbunmyname5866]

I searched for de escalation training... 0:17 15 seconds from "sir, I pulled you over for speeding" until "yelling, yelling, still yelling... I was in fear for my life."

[@mariewilson3370]

😢😭🥺as a mother of mixed children.. this is my biggest fear.. I wish people could be kinder to each other and not see color

[@joelcolon8658]

Hard to do that when a police officer can look at your plates and look you up like a book what happen to the 4th amendment and then depend on law enforcement for your safety if a criminal enter your home when the average respond time is 15min

[@antoninoskomnenos1022]

Bene Gesserit vs. Jedi.

[@carichar87]

9:20

[@spiritwarrior6372]

Yes they do exist! They are called policymen

[@wingsken]

Never knew samuel el jackson had a brother...

[@beardedgunnerbravo6877]

I never knew Samuel L Jackson was a cop! Thank you!

[@cossiefordman720]

He was in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. ;)

[@caramelmosaicmosaic7940]

Lol . They do favor…

[@jakescorpion1]

I think most of that problem stems from the problem people not the police so much.

[@destinijackson9540]

i guess police are aliens

[@jakescorpion1]

You can learn all the psychology you want but irrational people cannot be dealt with until they settle down.

[@NotYourBusiness117]

lol... I seriously thought that is Samuel L. Jackson

[@danielpowers5891]

No ficking captions?

[@541raymond]

Why didn't the police officers talk to you about your situation? say something to make the situation better?

[@edwardjohnson4237]

He explained that...

[@Bilbus7]

Audio sucks

[@Nico18_]

Thanks Samuel L. Jackson

[@RiteAcademy]

It's hard not to see him as a double. One of our BEST RITE instructors!!

[@ballisticbadger9955]

There is a society where law enforcement does not have to use force. It's called Denmark 🇩🇰🤷🏻‍♂️.... Takes 3,5 years to become a cop here. During that time they are educated in: Military training. Negotiation tactics. Psychology. Human behavior and body language. De-escalation tactics. Self-defense. Tonality training. Mental illness awareness. Law and constitutional rights. Not to mention all the other things you need to learn before that. German. Danish. English. Math. And various other school subjects. On top of all of this our cops must take annual classes and courses to make sure they stay on top of their training. We are THE least corrupt country on this planet and that includes our policeforce who respect citizens and ofc vice versa. Their hard training shows. America should learn a lesson from us. On a sidenote we have only had 7-8 serial killers since 1887. And the solverate for homicides in our country is just short of 100%. In America It's about 60%.

[@jordananderson2728]

So Denmark never has to forcibly restrain anyone, use tasers or other non-lethal solutions, or move a subject involuntarily? That sounds like a wonderful utopia!

[@russbooth6766]

Denmark is also a very very different country culturally and socially than America. Comparing European policing to American systems is far fetched. Canadian policing is slightly more applicable.

[@ballisticbadger9955]

@@jordananderson2728 It does happen but in a lot of cases when a person gets arrested, they will just be put in the backseat wiht NO cuffs on and there's not even a barrier between them and the driver of the patrolcar. Our cops realize that being placed in cuffs while laying on the ground is a humiliating and degrading experience so unless you actually do something to BE placed in cuffs, like suckerpunch the police then they won't put you through that....

[@ballisticbadger9955]

@@russbooth6766 I'm not saying it Isn't xD.... They guy in the video just said something about wishing that there was a place where law-enforcement didn't have tpo use force. And i said there was xD.... Nothing more and nothing less....

[@sierram376]

Derek Chauvin should have watched this video.

[@OfficialRainOfSilence]

Samuel Jackson has a point.

[@Zo-hc2fn]

How I view de-escalation : it just means to be nice to a person, to send a positive energy to a person for example, if one day my neighbor asks me to help him carry heavy bags if he is smiling to me, and speaking to me in a nice way, I will help him because he sent me a positive energy if he isn't smiling to me, and speaking in an obnoxious way, I won't help him because he sent me a negative energy. If you are nice to a person (aka sending a positive energy), the person will comply If you are not nice to a person (aka sending a negative energy), the person won't comply when you watch american police videos, cops are doing it wrong, there is a person that is holding a knife, and you have police officers yelling loudly and obnoxiously "DROP THE KNIFE !!" they say that 50 times and the person never complies, cops are not being nice to the person, therefore, the person never complies, but now, if the cops talk nicely and quietly and say "we understand you have problems in your life, tell us your problems, you and us can make something together" here, they are being nice to the person, the person is going to comply

[@ASivan-wo8wn]

Succulent Chinese meal!

[@decur8]

I used to be proud of the police.

[@lukeyanovitch5864]

If you are reading this, just know that Jesus loves you and wants to help you.🙏❤✌🙂

[@dogman8774]

When he's searching a house for a criminal with his fellow cops does he say "Let's split up gang!"?

[@22leggedsasquatch]

Interesting that he quotes that Socrates said "know thyself is the beginning of wisdom". Hm.. I believe the Bible,'knowing God is the beginning of wisdom'.

[@witwisniewski2280]

Police need to de-escalate conflicts rather than augmenting harm already done by forcefully adding to the harm by taking control with damaging force. Many shootings of police and by police could be avoided if the officers would back off and find another means of obtaining compliance. In most cases, most of the time, the "bad guy" is not doing harm and is not dangerous until confronted by the police. Police too often create dangerous situations by making their subjects perceive the police encounter as a power contest. A police mindset that the police must win may be mirrored in their subject as also a determination to win. The original lack of compliance becomes secondary to this irrational contest for both sides and the contest serves egos rather than law and order, often resulting in unnecessary injury and carnage. Submitting to power is an abnormal and unnatural act, therefore, use of power goes against human nature and that can't be the best way to obtain compliance. Why is it that a threat of or application of harm is chosen as the way to ironically obtain law and order, instead of applying incentives toward better behavior.

[@rugrat1235]

Thanx for such an insightful comment. Well said ✌️💕🙏🇺🇸

[@user-sd8fw8em4n]

Your right. We should just let anyone who doesn't want to be arrested or detained walk away. It would be better for everyone. I like the theory of teaching people how to swim even though I've never been in a pool.

[@simonpedersen9703]

Most officers become officer for so they can use force the get their anger out

[@leelease9212]

Simon Pedersen I would suggest you do some research before exposing yourself as unformed

[@elim9054]

@@leelease9212 He's right though

[@edwardjohnson4237]

@@elim9054 no, he is not.

[@SundaywithSamuel]

The GIANT dude trying to convince you that he doesn't primarily use his size and force to control the situation. smh

[@scaleonkhan183]

Big guys can't be in touch with their emotions?

[@Traps510]

This was such a disappointing ted talk. He never actually said anything of use, unfortunately. What exactly is "emotional intelligence training?" And where do you get it?