Can We Trust Law Enforcement? with J. Warner Wallace

What happens to a society when trust in law enforcement collapses? Can a culture survive when those sworn to protect it are constantly vilified? In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, skepticism and cynicism toward law enforcement has surged, reshaping public trust and public safety. Former cold-case homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace, joins Frank to examine how we arrived at this moment and what’s at stake if the trend continues. Together, Frank and Jim answer questions like:

-- What is the primary role of government according to God?
-- Why is local law enforcement considered the #1 essential service of any functional society?
-- How does public skepticism and cynicism toward law enforcement directly impact crime and safety?
-- Why is it so important for police officers to proactively suppress crime?
-- How do first responders reflect God’s nature and design for authority?
-- Why is it better for local agencies to handle local crimes?
-- Are "viral" police encounters distorting reality?
-- What is the observer effect and what does it have to do with "the weirdest claim of all Christianity"?
-- Why does law enforcement attract so much criticism compared to other professions?
-- Why do so many police officers face difficulty in marriage and what's the solution?

Drawing from real-world experience, Jim exposes the cultural forces undermining police authority and explains why a biblical worldview is essential for justice, accountability, and social stability. As Christians, let's lead the way in Gospel-centered engagement with those in uniform. Do you love your freedom? Thank a police officer!

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Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories? Homicide Detective Speaks Out - https://youtu.be/--ks1iEl1Ws
Operation Heal Our Patriots - https://www.samaritanspurse.org/education-2/operation-heal-our-patriots/
Jim's website - https://coldcasechristianity.com/
The Thin Blue Life - https://www.thethinbluelife.com/

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0:00 - Intro
13:19 - thought experiment
19:28 - negative effects on police morale
27:40 - the importance of local law enforcement
36:45 - body cams and the weirdest claim of all Christianity
40:07 - law enforcement vs. other professions
45:00 - Why has the Charlie Kirk investigation gone silent?

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