Nov. 16, 2021

Understanding the FBI Role in Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Violations

Understanding the FBI Role in Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Violations

Understanding the FBI Role in Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Violations

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Pressure Points Unpacked

Tyra is joined by James DeLoatch, FBI Supervisory Special Agent in a discussion concerning the FBI role in protecting the civil rights of the American people. Special Agent DeLoatch has overseen several successful investigations, including multiple hate crimes investigations from the Unite The Right Rally in Charlottesville, VA; the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh and the El Paso WarMart shooting investigations. Supervisory Special Agent DeLoatch led the Eric Garner death investigation and served as the on-scene special advisor to agents and executive management working the George Floyd death investigation. Tyra and James will be joined by Co Host Pastor Anthony McCallum and LPC Taurus Sanders.

Tyra K. Little, Host Profile Photo

Tyra K. Little, Host

Host

Tyra Little is the Host of Pressure Points Unpacked Podcast, a vision that she received last year on the seventh anniversary of her son’s murder. Upon declaring to the Lord that she would no longer be silent the Lord gave her vision for the podcast.

Tyra has experienced multiple trauma’s in life and she has been determined to see herself as a victor instead of victim. By keeping God first as well as seeking counseling she learned that it’s necessary to examine, and process life issues from a emotional, spiritual, mental and physical level.

On her journey to healing she discovered part of her purpose is to share her continued healing process in hopes to assist others in their process.

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James Deloatch, Supervisory Special Agent

Supervisory Special Agent

Abbreviated bio:

Supervisory Special Agent James DeLoatch began his law enforcement career 32 years ago as a military policeman, in the United States Army. In 1995, Supervisory Special Agent DeLoatch joined Virginia State Police as a Trooper. In 2007, Supervisory Special Agent DeLoatch joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he has been assigned to the Kansas City Division, New York Division, Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters, Richmond Division, and the FBI’s Civil Rights Unit at FBI Headquarters. Supervisory Special Agent DeLoatch has overseen several successful investigations, including multiple hate crimes investigations from the Unite The Right Rally in Charlottesville, VA; the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh and the El Paso WarMart shooting investigations. Supervisory Special Agent DeLoatch led the Eric Garner death investigation and served as the on-scene special advisor to agents and executive management working the George Floyd death investigation. In November 2019, Supervisory Special Agent DeLoatch was assigned to the Columbia [South Carolina] Division as the Public Corruption/Civil Rights supervisor.

Taurus Sanders, LPC, LPCS-C, NCC, LAC Profile Photo

Taurus Sanders, LPC, LPCS-C, NCC, LAC

Guest Co-Host

Taurus D. Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Supervisor Candidate, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. He has experience working in the inpatient, corrections and outpatient (public and private) settings with mental health and addiction issues. Prior to counseling, Taurus began his career in law enforcement as a police officer for over 14 years. Taurus specializes in treating trauma related issues, addiction issues (substance abuse and behavioral), adolescent, male/men’s issues, attachment issues, and anxiety/depression.

Taurus earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Argosy University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Taurus believes in a holistic approach; mind, body, and spirit that restores and strengthens a being of wholeness. Life’s challenges can create a state of dis-ease where people lose a sense of self thereby creating internal conflict, leading to external issues. Taurus is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization), Havening, and other trauma-informed modalities that can be utilized for a client’s specific needs. He currently works with children 9 and above, adults, couples, and families

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Pastor Anthony McCallum

Guest Co-Host

Historically, Rev. McCallum was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCallum in Lumberton N.C. and raised in Maxton N.C. At an early age, Rev. McCallum joined the Shallow Baptist Church under the direction of Dr. Edwards, Pastor. As a young person at Shallow Baptist Church Rev. McCallum was an active member of the church. Later he joined the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Laurinburg N.C. under the direction of Pastor, Dr. James C. McClain.

As a family man, Pastor McCallum has been married to the former Angela Holland for 28 years. Under their union, the Lord has blessed them with two children, Tiffany, and Anthony ll and a grandson, Titus.

Academically, Rev. McCallum is a product of the public schools of Maxton, N.C. He graduated from West Pembroke High School.

Upon graduation, higher learning consist of:

Doctor of Divinity ∙ Lake Charles Bible College

Honorary Doctoral ∙ Newburgh Theological Seminary

Master of Ministry ∙ Andersonville Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Ministry ∙ Andersonville Theological Seminary

Divinely, in 1995, Pastor Rev. McCallum was called to the St. John A. Baptist Church, Asheville N.C. During that time he enrolled in the Clinic, Pastoral, and Education (CPE) program at the St. Joseph Hospital there he completed one unit of CPE. At St. John A. Baptist Church, Rev. McCallum started several ministries in addition to church growth. In 1998, he was called to serve as Pastor of the Historic Morris Chapel Baptist Church in Greenwood S.C. At Morris Chapel, Pastor McCallum was instrumental in d… Read More