In Episode 84 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews Ryan Holt, the Chief of Police and Assistant City Manager for the City of Waco. Holt discusses his views on the widespread protests unfolding across America, the purpose and responsibility of policing, and how the police of the future might look.

Inside the Episode:

0:52 - Ryan Holt's Waco history

4:45 - Learning from former Chief Stroman

6:08 - Policing as a privilege

7:16 - "It's about the greater good"

10:18 - Ryan's thoughts on nationwide demonstrations against police brutality

11:53 - Putting on the badge

14:40 - Defund the police?

16:16 - Mental health

20:53 - Mandated body cameras for police

23:58 - How his perspectives have evolved