Let’s Talk about:
(Current Issues Series)

Student Activities & Involvement and the Brown Center for Leadership & Service presents Let’s Talk About: Policing

In the wake of protests and increased dialogue around racial equity, many have been grappling with questions of policing in our local community and on a national level. This Let’s Talk About will feature an engaging and interactive discussion between national experts and UF students on the role of policing.

Panelists include experts from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Yale University, and the City of Gainesville. The panel will discuss a range of issues including the role of police, the meaning and implications of defund the police, discussion around excessive force, and future actions that can be taken.

November 9, 1:30 – 3:00 PM

To best serve the participants and facilitate conversations seating has been limited to 60 spots. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis for currently enrolled UF students.

Event Schedule

Introduction & Panel discussion
Q& A from audience
Small Group Discussions
Reflection

The Panelists

Michelle Jacobs

Professor of Law, University of Florida

Expertise: Criminal Law, Critical Race Theory, Campus Climate, Sexual Violence

William Halvosa

University of Florida Alumni
Disproportionate Minority
Retired Captain for Gainesville Police Department
Co-Chair, Criminal Justice for Gainesville for All

Kenneth Nunn

University Term Professor
Professor of Law, University of Florida
Associate Director, Center on Children and Families
Assistant Director, Criminal Justice Center

Philip McHarris