2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin "Incompetent" Brown University Officials and Local Police Criticized for Bungling of Shooting Probe
Dec 19, 2025
Jaime Harrison, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, discusses the impact of shootings on campus security and student mental health. Pat McCrory, former North Carolina governor, provides insights on the crisis communications challenges at the local level. Ex-FBI agent Maureen O'Connell shares her expertise on criminal investigations, emphasizing the importance of timely witness interviews and the signs of trauma in students. Together, they offer a thought-provoking analysis of recent events and advocate for better security practices.
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Don't Use Press Time Without New Information
- If you have nothing new to say in a crisis, stop holding press conferences and send a short note instead.
- Avoid multiple officials speaking for camera time when they cannot provide substantive information.
Balance Transparency And Investigation Integrity
- Releasing investigative details prematurely can harm an active probe and mislead the public.
- Maureen O'Connell highlighted the need to protect the sanctity of investigations while serving victims.
Interview Witnesses Quickly
- Interview witnesses as quickly as possible after trauma to preserve their memories.
- Maureen O'Connell said she would try to interview all witnesses within four hours if she could.