What it’s like to be a black cop in 2016: ‘I see both sides’

Name: What it’s like to be a black cop in 2016: ‘I see both sides’
Uploaded: 2016-09-16T23:21:29Z
Duration: P202S
Description: Damon Gilbert is a black police officer in one of the most violent cities in the country. He describes his experience on the force in Oakland, California, as well as how he’s dealt with the police as a private citizen. Gilbert offers his Brief but Spectacular take on what it means to be a cop in 2016.

Clip: 09/16/2016 | 3m 22s

Damon Gilbert is a black police officer in one of the most violent cities in the country. He describes his experience on the force in Oakland, California, as well as how he’s dealt with the police as a private citizen. Gilbert offers his Brief but Spectacular take on what it means to be a cop in 2016.

Aired: 09/16/16

Rating: NR

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