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On Friday, the City of Washington D.C. settled a civil lawsuit.  A young man was following National Guardsmen around the city playing Star Wars music.  He didn't like them or want them there.  They, along with Metro Police Officers, made choices that led to a successful lawsuit.  

Don't open yourself up to ACLU scrutiny, federal lawsuits or termination!  Keep your house, car, and dog.

Enjoy!

-LEO

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Eric Stubbs is the Chief of Ottawa Police Department in our Northern neighbor.  He gave a recent statement condemning his officers that are engaging in a pattern of conduct.  

Using phrases like "Change your behavior or quit."

Give me 3 and a half minutes, maybe four to convince you why Chief Stubbs approach is better than most.

-LEO

Note:  I said that he addressed the media, which was inaccurate.  This was an internal video sent to his department.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuimcnlPN68

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Good morning!  Today will be two things:

1.  An overview of 18 United States Code 922, which governs firearm and ammunition possession / transfers / sales.

2.  An analysis of United States V. Hemani and what I expect the impact to be of this landmark US Supreme Court decision.

Whether you've followed Hemani or, more likely, the Hunter Biden prosecution, the court's interpretation of 18 USC 922(g)(3) is what matters.

Tune in for a hot take on how this has changed the game, though perhaps not how you think!

-LEO

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Let's get into the meat and potatoes of the five subjects covered by TF70.  If you're in the 30% that have access to regular training and career development, I'm confident they can still offer you something - again - free of charge.

At the very least, if you have an agency with 10 people, one of them should be venturing out and learning what the rest of the world is doing.  Then take that knowledge and those skills home, and provide the best service you can to your community.

Thanks for listening!

-LEO

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Homicide is a simple and objective term that is a combination of two things - homo & cide. Homicide is not a crime. Let me say it louder. Homicide is not a crime!!  

Murder is a crime. Manslaughter is a crime. These crimes have varying degrees depending on the details of what happened, including how it was done and the level of criminal intent. 

If someone comes to your house today and puts a gun to your face with their finger on the trigger and says I’m going to kill you in five seconds and you pull your own gun and shoot them that is a homicide. Completely justified and legal. Still homicide.

Anyone being killed is a damn tragedy, but especially a small child.

Tune in this morning for a bonus episode on the officer involved shooting in small-town Mississippi.

-LEO

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70% of LEOs are with local law enforcement that serve communities of <10,000 people.  When we think of cops, we think of NYPD / LAPD or whatever the biggest law enforcement agency in your area is.  The reality is that 70% of those responding to calls are understaffed, undertrained and underfunded.

TF70 is a non-profit dedicated to providing the necessary training to the 70%.  Training in 5 vital areas - Constitutional Judgment, Rescue Marksmanship, Breaching, Emergency Medical and Tactics - free of charge.

Small town Chiefs, Sheriffs and Training Units - set your patrolmen and women up for success!

-LEO

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I've sat on both sides of the table - interviewee dozens of times, interviewer / board member several.  I'd like to help you succeed in your career, and this is a cog in the wheel.

You can expect to interview for multiple positions over the next few decades as a LEO:  Investigations, new agency, Task Force Officer position, and on and on and on.  

Today I'll get into how to prepare, how to execute, and how to bounce back and win next time if you fail.

-LEO

Note:  If you have an upcoming interview, feel free to reach out via IG / FB messages and let me know what unit it is and I'm glad to offer any guidance I have.

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May 2023:  Rick Chow, Columbia South Carolina gas station owner, chases down and shoots to death 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton following a suspected (and disproven) shoplifting incident.

June 2026:  Chow is found NOT GUILTY of Murder.

The video will be on That LEO Guy Facebook and Instagram.

Here's my analysis of the investigation, prosecutorial strategies (and perhaps mistakes) and what led to Chow walking free.

-LEO

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Anthony was convicted today of murdering Metcalf and is awaiting his sentence.  Tune in for my take, as someone involved with the US justice system for many, many years, on what this means.

-LEO

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Let's apply the 7 Deadly Sins to our careers and LEO lives.  Are we doing any of these?  Because it only takes one of them to derail your career and life.

PRIDE, ENVY, WRATH, SLOTH, GREED, GLUTTONY, LUST.

-LEO

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