During this episode of the Code Red! show Kenny Barnes, Sr., CEO & Founder of the Washington, DC based non-profit organization ROOT, INC (www.rootinc.org) visits our studios live to talk about dealing with social ills in our communities and what really must be done to help curb violence in cities across America.

     Mr. Barnes lost his son to violence during an armed robbery several years ago and started ROOT, INC--"Reaching Out To Others" to help make a difference and find ways to reduce crime in his neighborhood and communities throughout the nation.

     Also of the broadcast, Washington, DC Fire & EMS Department's Fire Chief Dennis Rubin, revisits the Code Red! show to talk about several new DC Fire Department programs and initiatives that he is instituting to help keep the citizens, business owners and stakeholders in the nation's capitol safe and secure.