ShowID

13915

Event Date:

1/17/2024

Length:

00:27:38

Category:

Community Events

Producer

Minerva Perez

Project

Conversations with OLA

Agenda:

Description:

The episode features an insightful discussion between Minerva Perez, Executive Director of OLA of Eastern Long Island, and Chief James Kiernan of the Southampton Town Police Department. Chief Kiernan discusses his considerable career, his perspectives on law enforcement, and the collaborative efforts between the police department and the community, especially the Latino community. He emphasizes the importance of police engagement with the community, highlighting over a decade of collaborative work with OLA and other community organizations. Then he goes into detail discussing his journey from social work to law enforcement, influenced by his family's history in policing and the need for a sustainable career.

Schedule Information:

This show is not currently scheduled.