LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock

S11E034, Cop Puts Bad Guy In Neck Hold After Long Battle Over Gun (S10E205rr)

Trump ahead in approval ratings compared to past presidents. Feds warn anarchist group calling for pointing lasers at aircraft with heavy prison sentence. SAF and DOJ team up to shut down court order for gun group’s membership roster. Cop puts bad guy in neck hold after long battle over gun.

LEO Round Table: Tactical Analysis, Legal Battles, and Political Shifts

LEO Round Table BriefingFeb 19, 2026

Tactical Analysis & Executive Approval Ratings

A law enforcement perspective on national polling, anarchist threats, and field performance failures.

Job Approval Ratings

Donald Trump (2025)45.3%

Barack Obama (2013)44.4%

George W. Bush (2005)39.5%

"More than half the country sides with Trump... arguments on systemic racism don't hold water."

Critical Incident: Portland

7-Minute Weapon StruggleSuspect: Beau Davis (43) | Status: Booked

✕Performance Failure: Lack of defensive tactics (BJJ) proficiency noted in both officers.

✕Taser Ineffectiveness: Female officer deployed probes from distance instead of drive-stun.

✓Resolution: Neck hold/carotid restraint ended the fight; officer on paid leave.

Legal & Threat Intel

2nd Amendment Victory

DOJ & SAF team up to block Louisiana court from seizing gun group membership lists.

Aviation Threat: 20 Years

Feds warn of maximum sentences for laser attacks on aircraft encouraged by anarchist sites.

Religious Privacy

Washington State blocked from criminalizing priest confidentiality in confessions.

KEYWORDS:#LawEnforcement #TacticalFailures #Trump2025 #2ndAmendment #Portland

Host: Chip The Block | Guest: Jeff Weninger

This episode of the LEO Round Table features law enforcement professionals discussing high-stakes news, including presidential approval trends, anarchist threats in Portland, and a critical tactical breakdown of a violent struggle over an officer's firearm. The panel provides a unique perspective on the intersection of public policy, constitutional rights, and street-level police performance.

Detailed Executive Summary

1. Presidential Approval and the Political Landscape

The discussion begins with an analysis of recent polling data from Real Clear Polling, comparing the job approval ratings of Presidents Trump, Obama, and Bush through October 13th of their respective terms. Trump leads the group with a 45.3% approval rating, followed by Obama at 44.4% and Bush at 39.5%. The hosts argue that these figures, combined with Trump winning the popular vote, negate arguments regarding systemic prejudice, noting that the majority of the country supports the current administration's focus on border security and anti-terrorism. However, the panel also highlights concerns raised by figures like Joe Rogan regarding the potential for overreach in immigration enforcement, suggesting a need for a measured approach to avoid alienating moderate voters before the midterms.

Presidential Job Approval Comparison

(Data through October 13th of respective terms)

45.3%

Trump

44.4%

Obama

39.5%

Bush

2. Federal Warnings and Constitutional Protections

The FBI and DHS have issued stern warnings to anarchist groups in Portland following online calls for mass laser attacks on federal aircraft. Such actions carry severe federal penalties, including up to 20 years in prison for the destruction of aircraft facilities. Simultaneously, the panel explores a rare alliance between the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Trump-led DOJ. Both entities successfully filed a motion to block a Louisiana court order that demanded the SAF turn over its private membership roster, a move the hosts characterized as a significant victory for privacy and gun rights.

3. Tactical Breakdown: The Portland Gun Struggle

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to a "performance review" of a violent encounter in Portland involving suspect Beau Davis. Body camera footage reveals a nearly seven-minute struggle where Davis attempted to disarm a male officer. The panel criticizes the lack of effective defensive tactics (DT) displayed by both the male and female officers. While the female officer eventually utilized a neck hold—classified as lethal force by the agency—to end the fight, the hosts expressed concern over the "panic" in the officers' responses and the ineffective use of tools like the Taser. They emphasized that approximately 25% of U.S. officers lack sufficient DT training, leading to dangerous scenarios where suspects gain control of weapons.

Incident Profile: Portland Gun Struggle

Suspect

Beau W. Davis (43)

Struggle Duration

4 minutes 32 seconds (Active Fight)

Primary Charges

Attempted Murder, 1st Degree Robbery

Key Failure

Ineffective Defensive Tactics / Weapon Retention

Key Data & Indicators

Approval High: Donald Trump's 45.3% job approval rating is the highest among the three presidents compared.

Laser Attack Penalties: Aiming a laser at an aircraft carries up to 5 years; destruction of aircraft facilities carries up to 20 years.

Training Gap: An estimated 25% of law enforcement officers in the U.S. receive no formal training in defensive tactics.

Incident Duration: The physical struggle in the Portland bathroom stall lasted 4 minutes and 32 seconds according to body-cam time codes.

To-Do / Next Steps

Law enforcement officers must run mental scenarios and training drills before being faced with real-world violence.

Officers should seek outside training in disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to ensure competency when a suspect is on top of them.

Agencies must ensure that officers remain proficient in weapon retention to prevent suspects from controlling holstered firearms.

The Portland Police Bureau should evaluate the capacity and training of officers who demonstrate panic or inability to engage effectively during high-stress encounters.

Conclusion

The episode underscores a critical need for standardized, high-quality defensive tactics training across law enforcement agencies. While political shifts and legal victories provide a backdrop for the profession, the fundamental safety of officers and the public relies on individual competency and the ability to maintain control during violent confrontations. Professionalism, as the hosts conclude, requires constant physical and mental conditioning.