Jay Darkmoore, an ex-police officer with nearly 10 years of experience who now writes crime thrillers, joins Debbie on the Resolute podcast to discuss his recently published police memoir. They examine the systemic issues within policing and the justice system, focusing on how domestic abuse cases are handled.
Jay explains why he left the police force, citing pressure from senior management to meet quotas that led to inappropriate arrests and inadequate victim support. The conversation highlights the disconnect between police, courts, and family courts that often fails domestic abuse victims.
Debbie and Jay explore practical solutions including the Kulpa app and tagged monitoring systems that could better protect victims while reducing costs. They also discuss the importance of implementing workplace domestic abuse policies and teaching healthy relationship education early.
Their conversation offers insights into domestic abuse cases from both police and victim advocacy perspectives, emphasizing the need for meaningful systemic change to protect vulnerable individuals.
00:00 Introduction to Jay Darkmoore
01:09 Why Jay Left the Police Force
06:08 Challenges in Modern Policing
13:39 Domestic Violence and Legal System Flaws
18:26 The Need for Systemic Change
38:55 The Petition and International Efforts
39:31 Introducing the Kulpa App
40:36 Challenges in Evidence Collection
46:00 Family Court Issues
53:16 Workplace Support and Training
01:00:29 Employer Failures and Personal Stories
01:05:17 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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