The LEO Sideshow

Frank and Patrick discuss the last four weeks in the policing world including; the Derek Chauvin verdict, the Taser/Gun mix-up, and more.  Also, our "fan favorite" case of the week talks about the Police's duty to protect....or lact thererof. Come join the sideshow for some CRED.  

Case of the Week

TASER, TASER, TASER... GUN!

Taser Video

Chauvin Guilty news article

Scathing exit interviews left by former Portland Police officers are a microcosm for mass exits of police officers across the country.  What are the reasons for this and how do we challenge community and political leaders to reverse the tide?

Police 1 Article

Case of the Week

Frank and Patrick unravel and examine the officer involved shooting that occurred in Tennessee involving the Metro Nashville Police officer Josh Baker and Nika Holbert.  We make a sobering critique of what went well and what could be done better next time.

As police officers, we are the microcosm and front line visible images of local, state, and federal government.  When we intentionally abuse our powers and make erroneous decisions, criticism comes from various entities and the profession becomes tarnished.  In order to counteract the tiny portion of our profession who do not belong, we need to look inward and criticize those LEOs who tarnish the badge.

NY Times - Rochester Police Pepper Spray

Washington Post Rochester Pepper Spray

Youtube Video - Rochester Police Pepper Spray

Case of the Week

HR 1280, the “George Floyd Justice in Policing Act” will have profound effects on law enforcement as one of the components within the bill is the elimination of Qualified Immunity for LEOs.  We debate the components of the bill, some good, some bad, and some really really bad and why the bill would do more harm than good.

116th Congress House Bill

National Review "Poisonous Police Reform Bill"

NPR "House Approves Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd"

George Floyd Fact Sheet

USA Today "House Passes George Floyd Police Reform Bill"

Following the tragic death of George Floyd, Minneapolis was the beacon and the starting point for cries of, “Defund the police.”  In response to public outcry, the Minneapolis city council voted unanimously to spend $6.4 million dollars to recruit more police officers.  We discuss this hypocrisy and what this means for the city of Minneapolis from two outsider perspectives.

NY Post February 2021 Article. "Spending 6.4 Mil"

NY Post September Article "City Council Alarmed"

Daily Mail Biased Article

Case of the Week

Philly PD does not mess around.  It’s been a long standing unofficial policy to throw trauma victims in the back of their cruisers and speed to the hospital.  Philly refers to this as the scoop and go.  Frank and Patrick talk about how this is another way police are thinking “out of the box” to save lives.

Case of the Week

Philadelphia Inquirer Article

Journal Article 

The LEO Sideshow is please to announce the return of guest Katherine Bopp, our resident attorney.  Katherine jumped at the idea of talking to police about the job.  We talk about the relationship between Prosecutors and the Police and then Katherine tells us what ALL prosecutors wish ALL police officers knew!

Columbia Article About Police and Prosecutors