What is it like to be an African American law enforcement officer? How does someone protect and serve his community and make a difference?

Joining Dee Brown in today's episode is the Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR Judge. Judge Robinson started his career in law enforcement as a Deputy Jailer with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). He quickly rose from the ranks to become the first African-American and 31st Sheriff of Jefferson County. Sheriff Robinson held a deep commitment to Community Policing and fostered a "participatory management" philosophy in which all employees were given a voice in the operation of the Sheriff's Office.  He also supported the continued modernization of all operations to better serve both personnel and the public.

Sheriff Robinson retired from the Sheriff’s Office on December 31, 2018. But that was not the end of his law enforcement career. He was elected and sworn in as Jefferson County Judge on January 1, 2019, becoming the first Jefferson County Sheriff to be elected as Jefferson County Judge. Upon taking office, Judge Robinson focused his efforts on strengthening the county’s budget, eliminating waste, improving efficiency, upgrading technology and infrastructure, and making the county business more transparent.

Dee and Judge Robinson talk about using your God-given talents to make a difference in whatever role or capacity you are in and leaving each place better than before!

In This Episode:

• What inspired Judge Robinson to take the law enforcement path and to what does he attribute his success?
• How does fostering community policing and "participatory management" impact the community?
• Judge Robinson talks about retiring from the sheriff's office to become the county judge and the challenges that came with the new role.
• Judge Robinson shares how he built communications, relationships, and buildings.
• Notwithstanding his numerous accomplishments, what legacy does Judge Robinson want to leave behind?
• Judge Robinson proudly talks about being a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Connect with Honorable Gerald Robinson:

• Jefferson County Website
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