How The Warrior Mindset Shapes Law Enforcement | Dean Crisp | TEDxTryon

Dean Crisp is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who proposes a new mindset for police departments. Rethinking police and community interactions can repair the often rocky relationship between law enforcement and those they protect and serve.

Dean Crisp was a Police Officer for over 30 years and a Police Chief for 17.  He is passionate about helping others become the best leaders they can be. He travels extensively throughout the United States with FBI-LEEDA, teaching law enforcement professionals Executive leadership. He is widely sought as a motivational and national level speaker.

[randallstephens]

As an officer myself, this was actually one of the best speeches I've heard

[brandonb]

This was good to hear. I completely agree that the police selection process needs to change. Running, push-ups, and sit ups do not make a good police officer. We need to find more people with guardian mind set.

[TallSlowGuy]

Great presentation Dean! It was a pleasure to be in your FBI LEEDA class last week.

[winbigprofessor]

all law enforcement officers should listen this man. we're in this together

[matthartman]

Dean we need you and your message now more than ever.

[davewolf]

My truck broke down a few days ago and a police officer stopped to see if I was okay. I have been having problems with stalling and I told him, it needs to cool down then I can drive it home (He arrived after it had cooled down and I had gone for a walk) he correctly guessed the year of the truck, said his brother in law had the same truck, and actually called his brother in law who had the same problem, and told me what his brother in law did to fix his truck! Above and beyond, a totally nice guy, and went out of his way to help me. Show respect and you will get respect.

[melvinmaltz]

I have never heard a speech like this about police. I add, that I have never heard a speech like this about our dedicated military. More than ever I am proud that I have a friend who was a police officer for at least 25 years-probably more; and family members who are accepting similar but very different responsibility in our active and reserve military. They all have my respect, admiration, and love.

[gremlinzzzz]

Listen, our society mindset is what needs to change, peroid!

[davidwillett]

Now this guy knows his job. Every police dept should listen to this officer.

[TBONE]

Thank You Sir, for your service, and all who serve and have served for their community. I'm disheartened by the state of the relationship between the Police and the People of the United States of America at this time. Even in my country, I am saddened by the people who are opposed to the Police and other service members, without realizing the true sacrifices and dedication on what it means to be a member of service. Civilian or otherwise, it is our duty to live ethical, moral and responsible lives, and as I believe, as do many others, to serve and assist one another. Whether or not I become a service member, I will strive to be a member of service. To aim to attain and maintain the high Moral standards, Ethical Character, Dutiful Obligation, Considation, and Integrity that I believe is needed to by all
Police officers, and all exemplary citizens. Even if it's not my job to hold the line, I will do what I can to do so.

I pray I will have the Courage and resiliance to pursue my Dreams of Defending and Upholding Justice.

[Tap]

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper in the picture helping the young lady change her tire was killed in the line of duty. RIP brother, we’ll continue to hold the line.

[robinfunsten]

Thanks for your mindset Dean, and for sharing it with our world!

[charlesfrench]

People in the comment section always miss the point of the argument and instead bring up political debates that are irrelevant to the subject matter of the video. What this guy's main point is is to say that there is a difference between the aggressive warrior mindset and the defensive guardian mindset. He is using the example of the Walmart trip as an example of how the warrior mindset made him get pissed off and its understandable, with or without the disabled kid in a wheelchair the guy in sunglasses was being a jackass but had not necessarily violated any laws. It is probably a more natural reaction of humans to have the warrior mindset, what he is trying to ask for is people as well as cops to take a minute to calm down and assess the true nature of a situation before making any hasty decisions.

[matthewkaler]

Thank you sir for you courage and wisdom.

[aarphi]

Exceptionally truthful. Some depts are already doing this right.

[derpderpus]

Ending the War on Drugs would help remove the Warrior mindset.

[dayone]

Great talk Chief Crisp. Blessings - Chief Melvin Russell

[ProfessorWalker]

This guy is right on. Unfortunately this is not the mentality of the majority of departments. There is a time to be a warrior, but it is not every encountet.

[oldcop]

It’s tough as a street cop to turn off and on the tactical mindset when working a long shift. In my 30 years I survived three deadly confrontations and even though I’ve been retired 20 + years, I still see things through “cops eyes” but no longer engage w/anyone or go in harm’s way.

[quhawks]

It is INFINITELY more important to have cops with military experience then it is for cops to a college education.