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Lock'd Up with Copville episodes

September 11 Fit, Trained & Ready: Las Cruces Chief Jeremy Story Passes the Copville Test.
In this episode of Copville, I sit down with Chief Jeremy Story of the Las Cruces Police Department in New Mexico.

This episode was dedicated to Los Cruces Officer Jonah Hernandez #989 who was killed in the line of duty February 11, 2024.

Chief Story is a United States Marine, Global War on Terrorism veteran and Grand Master level competitive shooter. He brings a disciplined, performance-driven approach to law-enforcement leadership, with a strong focus on fitness, firearms, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and staying sharp through continuous training.

He also passed the Copville test by using social media to share real police content, highlight his officers, and showing off physical fitness rather than dancing around for views.

We talk about his military and law-enforcement career, his leadership style, officer preparedness and why police leaders should hold themselves to the same standards they expect from their officers.

It’s a good conversation about leadership, accountability and building officers who are ready to handle the job when it counts.

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36 min
September 09 It's Always Walmart.
IT’S ALWAYS WALMART
In this episode of Copville, we break down body-camera footage from the June 16, 2026, shooting inside a Walmart loss-prevention office in Anchorage, Alaska.
Three officers responded to what began as a reported shoplifting call. As they attempted to take the suspect into custody, a struggle followed and the suspect allegedly fired a concealed handgun. One officer was struck twice in the lower body, while another was struck in the chest—but was protected by his ballistic plate. Officer Kaden Pohl returned fire, killing the suspect.
This incident is a powerful reminder that there is no such thing as a “minor” or routine call. We examine complacency, positioning, control, communication, and the tactical warning signs officers cannot afford to overlook.
We also discuss the importance of wearing your ballistic vest/body armor on every call. Nobody starts a shift knowing which shoplifting complaint, traffic stop, disturbance, or seemingly routine encounter will suddenly become deadly. In this incident, body armor made a critical difference when an officer was struck in the chest.
This isn’t Monday-morning quarterbacking. It’s about learning from real encounters, so officers are better prepared for the next one.
Stay alert. Stay prepared. Wear your vest. Never underestimate the call.

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33 min
September 02 No Flockin' FDOT Says No To ALPRS And FLOCK
Florida just slammed the brakes on the FLOCK surveillance machine—and local agencies should be preparing for the fallout.

The Florida Department of Transportation has revoked approvals for automated license-plate readers located within State Highway System rights-of-way. Local police departments and sheriffs have 30 days to remove the affected cameras. If they fail to act, FDOT says it will remove the remaining devices. FDOT has also stopped approving future LPR placement requests within its jurisdiction. Read the reported details (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/regional/florida/flock-camera-removal-order-florida-fdot/67-550bc3af-6af9-4166-9a63-547c06734968).

Governor Ron DeSantis has come down hard on the unchecked expansion of this technology, saying its use had gotten “out of control” and warning that Florida cannot be allowed to become a surveillance state. See his reported comments (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/florida-governor-says-public-is-right-to-be-concerned-about-flock-cameras-0fd0efdd).

Now comes the accountability.

Sheriffs and police chiefs must determine which cameras are affected, remove them, address contracts and taxpayer money already committed, and explain how losing coverage along state highways will affect their operations. They should also be prepared to answer tougher questions about search practices, access controls, audits, data sharing, alleged misuse and whether elected officials truly knew how these systems were being operated.

Some agencies may attempt to relocate cameras onto local, county or private property. Others may abandon their programs entirely. Either way, the days of quietly building a massive vehicle-tracking network without meaningful public scrutiny appear to be ending.

Let’s be accurate: this memo does not automatically ban every FLOCK camera everywhere in Florida. It specifically addresses LPR systems located within FDOT-controlled State Highway System rights-of-way. But the message from Tallahassee is unmistakable: unchecked surveillance, questionable searches and “trust us” accountability are no longer enough.

On this episode of Copville, we break down what the FDOT action actually says, what Ron DeSantis is signaling, what local sheriffs could lose and why every agency using FLOCK should expect the public to start demanding receipts.

The FLOCK has been noticed. Now the people operating it have some explaining to do.

#Copville #FLOCK #FlockSafety #RonDeSantis #FDOT #Florida #Privacy #Surveillance #LawEnforcement #PoliceAccountability #Sheriff #ConstitutionalRights

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25 min
August 26 The Clancy Case Breakdown by retired Detective Michael Dilks.
On this episode of Lock’d Up With Copville, 23-year law enforcement veteran Michael Dilks takes a detailed look at the Lindsay Clancy case, separating what the evidence and trial testimony actually show from claims and misinformation spreading across social media.
Rather than relying on viral clips, headlines, or online speculation, Michael breaks down the case through the lens of decades of investigative experience. We examine the timeline of January 24, 2023, Patrick Clancy’s movements and phone activity, Lindsay’s digital activity, Apple Health data, toxicology evidence, statements attributed to Lindsay, and the medical-examiners testimony.
We’ll also identify several widely repeated claims about the case that may not match the evidence presented in court, explaining what the record actually establishes, what remains disputed, and what simply cannot be concluded from the available evidence.
Most importantly, this episode remembers the three children at the center of this tragedy: Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy.
Evidence over speculation. Facts over viral narratives.
Hosted by Michael Dilks — 23-Year Law Enforcement Veteran
Disclaimer: This program contains commentary and analysis of an ongoing criminal proceeding. Lindsay Clancy is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Opinions expressed are based on publicly available evidence and testimony.

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42 min
August 19 Be Viral For The Right Reason! Knowing The Constitution Is Cool!
LOCK’D UP WITH COPVILLE — SPECIAL GUEST JOJO
This episode, Jojo joins Copville as we break down real bodycam footage involving First Amendment auditors and look at what officers did RIGHT, what they did WRONG, and what could have been handled differently.
The **1st and 4th Amendments aren't suggestions** they're fundamental protections every cop should understand before hitting the street.
We talk filming police in public, lawful orders, detentions, searches and seizures, reasonable suspicion, and the line between enforcing the law and violating someone's constitutional rights.
You don't have to like auditors. You don't have to agree with them. But you **DO have to know the Constitution.**
Lock’d Up with Copville featuring Jojo
Be viral for great police work not for violating the Constitution.

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39 min
August 12 All FLOCKED Up!
Everybody wants to attack FLOCK—but half the people yelling the loudest don’t even understand how it works. If you’re going to call something illegal or unconstitutional, GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT FIRST. We’re surrounded by cameras every day—businesses, Ring cameras, traffic systems, you name it. The real conversation is about what FLOCK actually collects, what it doesn’t, who can access it, and how that data is being used.

You want to fight something? Get educated first. Because a bad argument built on bad information doesn’t expose the system—it makes your argument easier to dismiss.

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27 min
August 07 Chief Noel... Sus Pen Ded....
A police chief is supposed to set the standard not become the standard for what not to do.

In this special episode of Lock’d Up with Copville, I’m breaking down the suspension of Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel and asking the question everyone in law enforcement is talking about: How does a chief get suspended over alleged inappropriate communications with a subordinate and still keep his job?

When you’re the highest-ranking officer in the department, every decision matters. Every text matters. Every relationship matters. Leadership isn’t just about policy it’s about integrity, professionalism, and earning the respect of the officers you’re sworn to lead.

I discuss the reported messages, the department’s response, whether the punishment fits the conduct, and why rank should never shield anyone from accountability. If a patrol officer would face serious consequences for similar behavior, should a chief be held to an even higher standard?

This isn’t about politics. It’s about leadership. And when the person at the top loses the confidence of the public and the officers beneath them, the entire agency pays the price.

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26 min
August 05 Don't Confuse Disappointment With Being Disgruntled
What happens when people attack the person exposing real problems instead of addressing the problems themselves?In this episode, we break down why retaliating against people who bring forward accurate information about the day-to-day operations inside a sheriff’s office doesn’t fix anything—it only drives transparency underground. When honest voices are silenced, accountability disappears, morale suffers, and the people paying the price are the deputies and the citizens they serve.

We also discuss why every modern Real-Time Crime Center should include an experienced sworn law enforcement officer or detective—not just civilian staff. A seasoned officer brings investigative experience, understands legal and tactical considerations, can interpret critical body-worn camera footage in real time, coordinate directly with deputies in the field, recognize developing threats, and bridge the gap between technology and street-level policing in ways civilians often cannot.Technology is only as effective as the people operating it. The right personnel, in the right position, can improve decision-making, enhance officer safety, strengthen investigations, and ultimately provide better service to the public.

Leadership isn’t about protecting egos. It’s about protecting the mission. If your solution to bad news is to punish the messenger instead of fixing the problem, the organization doesn’t improve—it just becomes quieter.Transparency.

Accountability. Physical Fitness. Common Sense Leadership.

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33 min
July 29 We The People? Do you lose the first amendment as a cop?
Who protects the public when the people inside the agency are afraid to speak?
I dive into one of the biggest threats to accountability in modern policing: silencing deputies. When deputies fear discipline, retaliation, or termination for speaking out about misconduct, unconstitutional policies, poor leadership, or public safety concerns, the public loses its most valuable source of information—the people who actually wear the badge every day.
When only the administration controls the message, they control the narrative. And when one side controls the narrative without challenge, transparency disappears, accountability erodes, and public trust suffers. That’s not how constitutional policing is supposed to work.
This episode isn’t about defending every statement made by every deputy. It’s about protecting the ability of law enforcement professionals to expose waste, abuse, corruption, dangerous policies, and leadership failures so the public can make informed decisions and demand accountability.
A free society depends on informed citizens. If deputies can’t speak when something is wrong, who will?
First Amendment, whistleblowers, retaliation, public trust, and why protecting lawful speech may be one of the most important safeguards against unchecked government power.

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36 min
July 22 Don't Flock Me Bro!
The anti-FLOCK crowd is screaming “surveillance state.” Cops are screaming “crime fighting.” Politicians are doing what politicians do. Meanwhile, almost nobody is explaining what these systems actually do.
In this episode of Lock’d Up with Copville, I'm ripping the lid off the License Plate Reader industry. Flock. Rekor. Axon. Vigilant. Four names. Four different approaches. One massive fight over privacy, technology, and the Constitution.
Forget the corporate marketing. Forget the fear campaigns. I break down how each platform works, what law enforcement can actually see, and why Flock has become the lightning rod in a battle that reaches far beyond one company.
Every tool the government uses should be questioned. Every policy should be challenged. And every piece of technology should be held to the same constitutional standard.
This isn’t a hit piece. It isn’t a commercial. It’s a breakdown of the technology everyone is arguing about but very few actually understand.
Because if we’re going to build the future of policing, it better be built on facts, not feelings, and the Constitution.

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39 min