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LEO Round Table, April 30, 2026
LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock
S11E084, Deranged Bad Guy Bites And Holds Onto K9 During Attempted Arrest On Video
Suspect from California charged with attempted assassination of President Trump. Deranged bad guy bites and holds onto K9 during attempted arrest on video. Paramedic who treated dying K9 will not be punished.
Tactical Analysis and Legal Perspectives: Leo Roundtable Discussion
Radio Transcript Summary
LEO Roundtable: Law Enforcement Perspectives
Episode Analysis: Security Failures, Political Rhetoric, and K9 Field Ethics
Date: April 30, 2026
Duration: ~45 min audio
Critical Incident Analysis
Trump Assassination Attempt
Tactical Failure: Experts question how an assailant accessed a stairwell 10 floors up in a secured hotel.
Friendly Fire: Discussion on reports of a Secret Service agent hit by "blue-on-blue" fire during the chaos.
Layered Security: Dr. Porcher emphasizes the need for external security zones beyond internal metal detectors.
"I don't care what you think, feel, or believe. I care what you know, understand, and can explain."
— Sgt. Jamie Borden
Field Reports & Legal
K9 NEWS
Ethics & Legal Status
Man Bites K9: Unusual Florence, KY case where a suspect bit a police dog; charged with "interfering with a police dog."
Paramedic Ethics: Kansas board dismisses case against a paramedic who used human equipment to treat a dying K9.
Legal Debate: Roundtable discusses why K9s are still legally "property," limiting the use of lethal force to save them.
New Resources
Book Launch: Sgt. Jamie Borden releases 3 new manuals including "The Objective Compass" for leadership decision-making.
#LawEnforcement #TacticalReview #DHSFunding #K9Heroes
Host: Chip DeBlock | Guests: Dr. Porcher, Sgt. Borden
This session of the Leo Roundtable features law enforcement experts Dr. Darin Porcher and Sergeant Jamie Borden discussing the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, the impact of political rhetoric on national security, and the evolving legal status of police K9s. The panel provides a practitioner's critique of security failures and the "defund" narrative affecting federal agencies.
Tactical Failures and Security Gaps in Recent Events
The discussion opened with a critical look at the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Host Chip DeBlock noted reports of a Secret Service agent being shot, suggesting it may have been a "friendly fire" incident caused by the chaos of the scene and foveal vision limitations during high-stress engagements. Dr. Porcher, drawing on his experience with presidential details, highlighted significant tactical lapses, specifically the assailant’s ability to traverse ten flights of stairs in a civilian-occupied hotel without encountering armed security. He argued that the security zones lacked a "layered approach," noting that metal detectors were placed inside the venue rather than at the perimeter.
Security Vulnerability Assessment
Observed Gap
Stairwell Access
Assailant moved 10 floors undetected in civilian areas.
Strategic Error
Internal Screening
Lack of layered perimeter; detectors placed inside venue.
Political Rhetoric and the DHS Funding Crisis
The panel addressed the "corrosive" nature of current political discourse, citing Trump’s 60 Minutes interview and Melania Trump’s rebuke of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The experts agreed that cherry-picked narratives and "morbidity" in comedy contribute to a dangerous national climate. This rhetoric extends to federal policy, as highlighted by Press Secretary Karine Leavitt’s report of a 73-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown—the longest in US history. The panel criticized the "reckless political gamesmanship" that leaves the Secret Service and Border Patrol underfunded during a period of high-profile international events and security threats.
Professional Development: New Resources for Law Enforcement
Sergeant Jamie Borden introduced a series of new reference manuals designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and field practice. These resources focus on "slowing down" the decision-making process for leaders and understanding the inherent distortions in video evidence during force investigations. Dr. Porcher endorsed these materials, noting that Borden’s expertise has been consistently validated in court as a nationally recognized expert in police-involved shootings.
Practitioner Reference Suite
📘 The Objective Compass: Leadership perspective on force analysis.
📙 Anatomy of a Critical Incident: Comprehensive guide to field guide support.
🎥 Force Analysis Video Review: Understanding inherent visual distortions.
The Legal Status and Protection of K9 Officers
The session concluded with two unusual K9-related cases. In Florence, Kentucky, a man was arrested after biting a police K9 during a struggle with officers. The panel discussed the legal frustration that K9s are often classified as "property" or "equipment," making it difficult to charge suspects with assault. Conversely, a Kansas board recently dismissed a case against a paramedic who used human medical equipment to perform CPR on a dying K9. The experts praised this decision, arguing that "any reasonable human being" would treat a service animal as a hero rather than mere property.
The roundtable emphasized that while tactical errors can be addressed through layered security and better training, the broader challenge lies in the political and financial "defunding" of essential security agencies. The experts called for a return to objective analysis and a legal re-evaluation of the protections afforded to K9 officers.
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S11E084, Deranged Bad Guy Bites And Holds Onto K9 During Attempted Arrest On Video
Suspect from California charged with attempted assassination of President Trump. Deranged bad guy bites and holds onto K9 during attempted arrest on video. Paramedic who treated dying K9 will not be punished.
Tactical Analysis and Legal Perspectives: Leo Roundtable Discussion
Radio Transcript Summary
LEO Roundtable: Law Enforcement Perspectives
Episode Analysis: Security Failures, Political Rhetoric, and K9 Field Ethics
Date: April 30, 2026
Duration: ~45 min audio
Critical Incident Analysis
Trump Assassination Attempt
Tactical Failure: Experts question how an assailant accessed a stairwell 10 floors up in a secured hotel.
Friendly Fire: Discussion on reports of a Secret Service agent hit by "blue-on-blue" fire during the chaos.
Layered Security: Dr. Porcher emphasizes the need for external security zones beyond internal metal detectors.
"I don't care what you think, feel, or believe. I care what you know, understand, and can explain."
— Sgt. Jamie Borden
Field Reports & Legal
K9 NEWS
Ethics & Legal Status
Man Bites K9: Unusual Florence, KY case where a suspect bit a police dog; charged with "interfering with a police dog."
Paramedic Ethics: Kansas board dismisses case against a paramedic who used human equipment to treat a dying K9.
Legal Debate: Roundtable discusses why K9s are still legally "property," limiting the use of lethal force to save them.
New Resources
Book Launch: Sgt. Jamie Borden releases 3 new manuals including "The Objective Compass" for leadership decision-making.
#LawEnforcement #TacticalReview #DHSFunding #K9Heroes
Host: Chip DeBlock | Guests: Dr. Porcher, Sgt. Borden
This session of the Leo Roundtable features law enforcement experts Dr. Darin Porcher and Sergeant Jamie Borden discussing the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, the impact of political rhetoric on national security, and the evolving legal status of police K9s. The panel provides a practitioner's critique of security failures and the "defund" narrative affecting federal agencies.
Tactical Failures and Security Gaps in Recent Events
The discussion opened with a critical look at the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Host Chip DeBlock noted reports of a Secret Service agent being shot, suggesting it may have been a "friendly fire" incident caused by the chaos of the scene and foveal vision limitations during high-stress engagements. Dr. Porcher, drawing on his experience with presidential details, highlighted significant tactical lapses, specifically the assailant’s ability to traverse ten flights of stairs in a civilian-occupied hotel without encountering armed security. He argued that the security zones lacked a "layered approach," noting that metal detectors were placed inside the venue rather than at the perimeter.
Security Vulnerability Assessment
Observed Gap
Stairwell Access
Assailant moved 10 floors undetected in civilian areas.
Strategic Error
Internal Screening
Lack of layered perimeter; detectors placed inside venue.
Political Rhetoric and the DHS Funding Crisis
The panel addressed the "corrosive" nature of current political discourse, citing Trump’s 60 Minutes interview and Melania Trump’s rebuke of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The experts agreed that cherry-picked narratives and "morbidity" in comedy contribute to a dangerous national climate. This rhetoric extends to federal policy, as highlighted by Press Secretary Karine Leavitt’s report of a 73-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown—the longest in US history. The panel criticized the "reckless political gamesmanship" that leaves the Secret Service and Border Patrol underfunded during a period of high-profile international events and security threats.
Professional Development: New Resources for Law Enforcement
Sergeant Jamie Borden introduced a series of new reference manuals designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and field practice. These resources focus on "slowing down" the decision-making process for leaders and understanding the inherent distortions in video evidence during force investigations. Dr. Porcher endorsed these materials, noting that Borden’s expertise has been consistently validated in court as a nationally recognized expert in police-involved shootings.
Practitioner Reference Suite
📘 The Objective Compass: Leadership perspective on force analysis.
📙 Anatomy of a Critical Incident: Comprehensive guide to field guide support.
🎥 Force Analysis Video Review: Understanding inherent visual distortions.
The Legal Status and Protection of K9 Officers
The session concluded with two unusual K9-related cases. In Florence, Kentucky, a man was arrested after biting a police K9 during a struggle with officers. The panel discussed the legal frustration that K9s are often classified as "property" or "equipment," making it difficult to charge suspects with assault. Conversely, a Kansas board recently dismissed a case against a paramedic who used human medical equipment to perform CPR on a dying K9. The experts praised this decision, arguing that "any reasonable human being" would treat a service animal as a hero rather than mere property.
The roundtable emphasized that while tactical errors can be addressed through layered security and better training, the broader challenge lies in the political and financial "defunding" of essential security agencies. The experts called for a return to objective analysis and a legal re-evaluation of the protections afforded to K9 officers.