Fighting The Police: Politics, Truth And The Fight-Flight-Freeze Response Of The Brain

Published: June 26, 2020, 10 a.m.

In today’s society, there is so much happening almost every week involving the police. Bill Stierle and Tom find it relevant to address these issues, such as the recent incident in Atlanta with Rayshard Brooks being killed by a police officer. The now-fired Atlanta officer has been charged with felony murder, but people can’t help but feel sad, helpless, and disheartened. Could the situation have been better handled without causing the damage? Had Rayshard Brooks accepted the arrest, would he be alive today? These are some of the questions Bill and Tom try to answer as they dive into the politics, the fight-flight-freeze response of the brain, and the transfer of trauma in these cases.


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