Guardian Mindset Podcast

At the 2021 Use of Force Summit, Attorney Eric Atstupenas sits down with Eric to discuss the current challenges facing law enforcement agencies related to bystander liability and the duty to intervene.

Attorney Eric Daigle continues his review of qualified immunity and the impact of October’s SCOTUS decisions.

Attorney Eric Daigle covers the doctrine of qualified immunity, including its history, application, and interpretation through the years, with a focus on how it is now being challenged in the courts.

Eric is joined by consultant and friend, Chief Terri Wilfong (Retired). The two discuss the significance of careers in law enforcement, leadership, and how the profession has changed and continues to change under the challenging circumstances and uncertainty of today.

Attorney Eric Daigle reviews police reform legislation across the United States, the prospective changes to use of force standards as a result, and how these reforms relate to the guiding decisions of Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner.

Eric sits down with fellow instructor and friend Paul Butler to explore approaches to leadership and the key elements of team building. Paul is a renowned speaker who draws from his 27 year-career as a law enforcement professional to provide unique experience and perspective on attitude empowerment, service, and what it means to be a leader. Visit www.paul-butler.com to learn more about Paul and his mission.

Lieutenant Kevin Dillon (Retired) joins Eric in the studio to discuss the reporting and tracking of use of force, and where those practices need to be improved. Lt. Dillon is a 26 year veteran police officer and the founder of L.O.C.K.U.P. police training system.

Attorney Daigle is joined in the studio by mentor and friend, Chief Charles Reynolds (retired). The two discuss the challenges that law enforcement professionals face today and what individual officers and police/public safety agencies can do to improve and develop trust with the communities they serve.