Brandon del Pozo

Former New York City police officer and current assistant professor of medicine and public health at Brown University, expert on the intersection of mental health and public safety.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 47min

Could mandating mental health care help the most vulnerable?

Brandon del Pozo, a former New York City police officer turned assistant professor, argues for a more compassionate approach to mental health care, emphasizing that sometimes forced treatment may be necessary. He critiques society's priority on personal liberty over effective care, using the tragic case of Jordan Neely to highlight systemic failures. Del Pozo discusses the delicate balance between freedom and safety, challenging the current mental health and justice systems to prioritize supportive treatment over punitive measures for vulnerable individuals.

May 14, 2024 • 15min

To Protect and Serve

Brandon del Pozo, a former police officer turned professor, discusses the impact of safe injection sites on public health. He explores the collaboration between police and public services, the benefits of safe injection sites, and the role of police in linking individuals to treatment services.