Sheriff Keybo Taylor dives deep into the complex intersection of law enforcement, mental health, and community engagement. With decades of experience under his belt, Taylor provides valuable insights into the challenges facing the criminal justice system and the solutions being implemented in Gwinnett County, from addressing mental health issues within the prison system to fostering diversity and trust within the sheriff's office. Listen to the UrbanEBB podcast to hear Sheriff Keybo Taylor's vision for the future of law enforcement and community relations.

Resources:
Keybo Taylor for Sheriff: https://www.keyboforsheriff.com/
Gwinnett County Sheriff Website: https://www.gwinnettcountysheriff.org/sheriffkeybotaylor
Gwinnett County Voting: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/elections

"The biggest thing that we have to stay up on top of as the criminals evolve, our training has to evolve. That's the most important step, because no matter what type of technology you have, you still have to have people out here that can interpret what's going on. So with good training, we get good intel. The better your intel is, the better you can put things in place to be a little bit more proactive." -- Sheriff Keybo Taylor


Timestamp:
0:00:00 - Introduction by Rico Figliolini and gratitude to the sponsor
0:02:27 - Responsibilities and challenges of the County Sheriff
0:06:55 - Renovations and improvements in the county jail system
0:08:24 - Emphasis on mental health resources and programs
0:13:04 - Challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified law enforcement personnel
0:15:14 - Efforts to promote diversity within the Gwinnett County Sheriff's office
0:20:55 - Challenges in public perception and the importance of changing law enforcement culture
0:25:54 - Handling cybersecurity-related calls and collaborating with appropriate agencies
0:26:20 - Ongoing training programs, including de-escalation and use-of-force training.
0:27:42 - Investments in upgrading taser situations, body cams, and technology for force recognition.
0:28:51 - Major initiatives addressing bullying and anti-gang efforts
0:31:31 - The evolving nature of law enforcement over the last 40 years
0:33:20 - Human trafficking in Gwinnett county
0:35:57 - Info on Keybo’s campaign and voting opportunities
0:36:48 - Closing