Custodians of Constitutional Values with Tim Longo, Sr.

Consider the Constitution

In this episode of the Consider the Constitution podcast, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey interviews Tim Longo, Sr., a veteran law enforcement officer and current Associate Vice President for Safety and Security and Chief of Police at the University of Virginia. They discuss the role of law enforcement in upholding the Constitution, the importance of understanding the First Amendment, and the concept of qualified immunity. Longo emphasizes the need for better training for officers on the First Amendment and the importance of understanding the "why" behind their actions. He also discusses the balance between protecting individual rights and ensuring community safety.