"Like It Is" Episode #616 -- Interview with Tyree Broomfield

Document Type

Interview

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Publication Date

1-19-1983

Identifier/URL

ms667_VID_174

Abstract

In this episode of "Like It Is" Colonel Tyree Broomfield, first African American Director and Chief of Police in Dayton, Ohio, reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to his leadership role, emphasizing the importance of family influences, education, and reading. He discusses the need for police departments to be sensitive to community tensions, especially in the context of potential rebellions like the Miami incident, and stresses that police work should incorporate advanced technology and community cooperation. Broomfield highlights the decline in police community relations efforts due to funding cuts and political issues but affirms that Dayton’s department prioritizes these relations through integrated training and policies. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the "new poor," a growing demographic of unemployed and disaffected individuals, and advocates for collaboration with social agencies to address social issues beyond arrests.

Collection

MS-667: Dr. Arthur E. Thomas, President Emeritus, Central State University, Collection

Publisher Repository

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Additional Files
ms667_VID_174_transcript.pdf (81 kB)

Additional Files

ms667_VID_174_transcript.pdf (81 kB)


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