The LEO Sideshow

Philadelphia is about the ban the police from conducting traffic stops for certain offenses. What does this mean for police? Is this going to solve whatever problem they think they have?

Patrick and Frank get back in front of the mic after a few months away. Very easy going conversation with what is going on right now in the world of policing.

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. United States v. Burrus Video of Incident and WKRN News Write-up Attorney Ashley Upkins Comments Obesity Journal Article BJJ - Jiujitsufive_o Tactics

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

Jordan Blair Woods, author of “Traffic Without the Police,” provides insight into how the societal uprising into police misconduct and community injustice is intertwined into the most frequent police and civilian interaction, the traffic stop. Woods uses data and statistics to support how the removal of traffic stops from police function can be accomplished. We debate whether or not this is practical, feasible, and the possible ramifications of police officers losing this function. Jordan Blair Woods Article Case of the Week Recent Barkley News Article NY Times Sandra Bland

Frank and Patrick unpack Illinois HB3653 which brings “significant changes” to policing in Illinois and talk about how some of the changes are going to affect day-to-day police operations. Frank and Patrick will not just give you theory, but give real life examples of what this bill means to police. NBC Chicago Article People v. Wells (1985) HB 3653

We start off Season 3 by reviewing a New York Times investigation into the tragic death of Breonna Taylor by officers with the Louisville Police Department. We sympathize, agree, disagree, and give perspective into a journalistic point of view from outsiders. Tragedies are never a proposed outcome when law enforcement conduct an investigation, but the only positive to come of this investigation is to prepare law enforcement for the future so bad outcomes like Taylor's death do not occur again. There is much to be learned and we all must remember that police are still human, we make mistakes, we learn from those mistakes, and sometimes we pay for those mistakes. NY Times Article and Video CNBC Grand Jury Article Case of the Week!

Frank and Patrick look at some of the issues that the communities across the US have brought up and are asking for police to change. Change can be good... When it is thought out and vetted. What we have seen with some of the proposed reforms have not been critiquely examined. Join the Sideshow in the last episode of 2020. Case of the Week Philadelphia Case

In today's world of policing, we debate whether or not it is imperative for police officers to be formally educated with a bachelor's degree, what advantages or disadvantages this brings, and what we envision for educational requirements in the future. Police 1 Training Article NY Times Supreme Court The Marshall Project Police 1 Military Vets Article

Frank and Patrick get ready for the holidays by giving the listeners tips on staying safe and preventing crime during the upcoming holiday season. Share this advice with your family and friends so that we don't lose any of our hard earned cash and so that we can have a less stressed season. Case of the Week

Cops know a lot more than we let on in order to preserve the sanity of society. We analyze and discuss an article from Police1 and the secrets contained within, whether they're wrong, right or even believable. Police 1 Article Case of the Week Supreme Court and Victim's Privacy Rights

Lies, lies, and more lies! There are so many myths and misconceptions about getting arrested, interacting with the police, or getting a ticket that Hollywood has ruined for the everyday American. In this episode Frank and Patrick have a light hearted (a change from last week) discussion about some common tall tales that citizens believe about police. Case of the Week!

Frank and Patrick do an AFTER ACTION REVIEW of the Philadelphia Police shooting incident with Walter Wallace. Although this incident is only a couple days old, cell phone camera footage and reports from the family allow us to see into the incident and give an officer's perspective of what happened and why. Frank and Patrick decide if the shooting was justified, mental health calls, play devil's advocate, and more in this episode. Check out the links below. Cell Phone Video Philadelphia Police Diversity Report NY Times Article Experts React To Video Hollywood Myths BUSTED

We have a special episode where Tactical Randal is on the show where we talk about police special weapons and tactic teams. Over the years police have been accused of being over militarized and Randal explains why this may be and the reasons behind it. Tune in to find out. Case of the Week NY Times -- The Rise in SWAT Teams

Amidst calls for an abolishment of the police or cries to “Defund the Police,” communities and citizens are pushing back against that narrative. Political movements in the wake of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are twisting the narrative that an abolishment of the police is now just police reform. Is that what is really happening or are the political, social, and urban leaders creating their own narrative at the expense of their constituents? Do communities really want less of a police presence? What do the statistics and numbers say? NY Times Article Case of the WEEK BBC News Article Minneapolis Council Pledges to Dismantle Police Pew Research USA Today Article

With all the negativity surrounding current police practices, use of force incidents, and a rush to judgment on behalf of the public, it's tough to be a police officer these days! We discuss why morale is so low, what are the causes, effects, and how we see police practices changing from now until the future. Case Law UPDATE! USA Today Ferguson Effect City Journal Ferguson Effect Pimp Knocked OUT!

The recent officer-involved shooting in Lancaster, PA summarizes the exacerbating rush to judgment that police officers face in lethal use-of-force incidents whether or not the evidence clearly indicates the use-of-force was justified. Lancaster City Crime Watch Case of the WEEK! ABC news Coverage Lancaster Online Coverage

Police recruitment is down, but the requirements to become a police officer remain the same. We discuss the process to become a police officer, the initial training required, and what ramifications the widespread negative notoriety of police misconduct has on recruitment and training going forward. Case of the Week

Frank and Patrick remain in Kenosha for one more week discussing the shooting incident that occurred in the wake of the Jacob Blake incident. The two discuss what happened and what are the legal ramifications for Kyle Rittenhouse. NY Times Timeline Fox13 Timeline Wisconsin Self-Defense Wisconsin Gun Laws

The Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, WI has once again elicited protests, social justice movements, celebrity showcases, calls for police reform, and violent reactions, but is it warranted? We review the facts of the case, our perspectives on the officer's actions, and we discuss if the public reaction to this incident would be the same had all the facts developed so quickly. USA Today Fact Check NY Post Jacob Blake Warrant CNN Jacob Blake Video JS Online UOF Article Supreme Court Case of the Week

The George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, MN was a controversial police-involved killing that had profound effects on citizens and LEOs across this country. We provide some analysis and insight into some of the newly released Body-Cam footage and what that means for the officers' court cases going forward. Case of the WEEK GAG Orders NBC News Article and Video Leaked YouTube Release NPR Article

Frank and Patrick talk Qualified Immunity. It becomes a hot topic every time there is alleged police misconduct and every time qualified immunity gets represented in a way that is just not true. In this 50 minute(ish) podcast, we talk about what Qualified Immunity actually is and what it would look like if the idea of qualified immunity ever went away.

Frank and Patrick get lucky and are away at training with a colleague who just so happens to know how to really talk to people. We thought it was the best time to conduct an interview with a trained negotiator and allow him to tell the audience what negotiators look like in 2020, what tools they use, what it takes to be a negotiator, and most importantly, do they call themselves SWAT??? Downs v. United States Harvard/NYPD Hostage Negotiations Team

What exactly does it mean to “defund” the police? We provide some content, some particular meanings behind "defundment" that could benefit the police, and we discuss some of the hypothetical problems that are strongly overlooked. CNN Article on Defunding the Police ACLU Article About How Defunding is Right CNN Camden Article USA Today Article About NYPD Police One Berkley Article

Frank and Patrick welcome their first guest in season 2, Donna Brown. Donna is an award winning author who penned two books describing police officers and others from the “village of first responders”. She shows that first responders have families, pay bills, and are people who love their communities. www.BehindandBeyondTheBadge.com Amazon Link

How do we as a society move forward from a period of violence, destruction, disagreement, protests, riots, and distrust towards the profession that safeguards us all? In this episode we discuss the events of the past few months and provide some feedback on how we can strive for better relations between the police and community members. Rayshard Brooks CNN BLM Protests NY Times BLM Protests NY Post

Policing is tough...real tough, but the home life away from the profession is tough too. Hear from some police wives who share their stories, frustrations, tips, and realistic viewpoints about what it is like to be married to a cop. There are those good times and bad times and these guests have wonderful personalized stories to tell.

COVID-19 has sent the criminal justice system into a whirlwind and there has been strong caution and concern for those governing bodies that have released prisoners as a result. Does releasing prisoners to prevent the spread of coronavirus make sense? We look at the pros and cons and decipher whether or not releasing prisoners in today's unknown is worth the risk to the community. Fox News Criminal Stabs 80 year old Grandmother CNN Prosecutor's Opinion On Releasing Inmates LA TIMES Talks Inmate release USA TODAY Corona MURDER Landmark Georgia Case CASE OF THE WEEK

Frank and Patrick talk about the recent aftermath of the George Floyd death. This show includes topics such as the 1st Amendment rights of the citizens of the United States, the minute by minute breakdown of the George Floyd death, and the rioting happening across the United States. Frank and Patrick give listeners the view from a police officer and citizen. New York Post Floyd doesn't appear to be resisting. CBS News Youtube Story NBC Minute by Minute Video Lil Wayne taking up for reasonableness. Woman punches the police officer, then gets punched.

The tragic shooting of Ahmaud Arbery has brought to light the systemic issues that are still present in communities where issues of racism exist. Our discussion centers on whether or not we feel this was a citizen's arrest, why there should not be a rush to judgment, and the importance of thoroughness for a solid and quality investigation. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/10/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-new-video-shows-georgia-jogger-did-nothing-illegal/3105123001/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-appearing-show-ahmaud-arbrey-construction-site-day-shooting-under-n1204011 https://fox28media.com/news/local/criminal-defense-attorney-breaks-down-the-citizens-arrest-law-after-arbery-murder https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/citizen%27s_arrest https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/breaking-down-georgias-citizens-arrest-law/ https://www.nytimes.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-timeline.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/video-ahmaud-arbery-georgia-police-officer-taser/

Another Slideshow After ACTion Audit. In this AAA we talk about the viral video coming out of NYPD, I know this is the second time, about an NYPD officer getting sucker punched on the side of the road. Frank and Patrick dive into what the public may or may not know about the video and talk about how this relates to how police officers sometimes come off a little to brash and why they do certain things. Cockroach shots fired video Sucker Punch Video Great Action v Reaction Video Church v Anderson Case of the Week

We perform another after action review regarding the viral video of a NYPD officer who was kicked onto the Subway tracks by an individual who was resisting arrest. We perform an objective view while we grasp some subjective content matter from our own careers. What this appeared to be? What information is missing? What don't we know? These are all questions we don't have the answer to and neither should the public. NY Post Article Daily Mail Article Police One Article Comm. v. Biagini Case of the Week

Lets face it, Dispatchers are the police's calm voice in the presence of chaos. Many people think that they just answer phones or dispatch calls. Much more goes into than that. Not only are they taking calls from frantic, or rude, or hurt civilians, they must relay all the information real time to the police, fire, and EMS on the street without skipping a beat. Dispatchers are part of the first responder family and are a keystone to the public safety. Case of the Week

Frank and Pat discuss the different types of crimes reported to police and really delve into whether or not some of those complaints are legitimate. Not every crime is solvable and there should be an understanding from the public that we only focus on crimes with higher percentages of solvability. Case of the Week Tips On Using 911 Ridiculous 911 Calls

Police officers and first responders work irregular schedules and night shifts. This can cause sleep disturbances and patterns that may lead to burnout. We examine the effects of inconsistent shifts and long hours on our bodies, our personal lives, and our families; and how we cope with these stressors. Police One Night Shift Tips Officer Fatigue Research BMJ Journal Write Up Shift Work and Police

In this week's Act, Frank and Patrick put their hindsight 20/20 glasses on and review another viral video that has sparked “concerns” from the community. Video Link Press Release

In this episode, we welcome our favorite prosecutor Kathleen Bopp. Kathleen talks about how the criminal justice system does not come to a stop during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks Martial Law and helps soothe the concerns of the public rumors. Law 360 Ex Parte Milligan Martial Law Article Washington Post National Guard Article

Among the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone and their brother have podcasts talking about the “Rona.” However, The LEO Sideshow talks about how police have changed their duties in response to the pandemic. We talk about what the public can expect from police during these uncertain times. Release of Murder Suspect Inmate Releases Article Case of the Week

Frank and Pat welcome NYPD Sergeant Zeek to the show and continue the discussion on Bail Reform, the 8th amendment, whether the objective of Bail Reform was gained, and what some of the ramifications have been since this was implemented on January 1st. NYC Bail Reform Real Life Issue Atkins V. Virginia

We all know the term, Bail, what exactly does that mean? Frank and Pat discuss the different types of bail, how bail is set, and what factors go into setting bail. The purpose of bail is debated and how that has turned into a whirlwind topic in the state of New York. Excessive Bail Clause Stack v. Boyle St. Baldricks Foundation

Join the ringmasters, Patrick and Frank, in this week's act, Civilian TASER... The Probes and Cons. This week the two talk about the "probes" and cons of the most popular taser and stun gun. Don't fret, they still have an applicable case of the week and word of the week that keep the audience up to date. Case of the Week TASER PULSE TASER Legality Per State

In This episode Patrick and Frank dive into the world of search warrants. Police use search warrants in order to further their investigation by searching and seizing the personal property of others, legally. Learn what happens when faced with a warrant. Learn how to read a warrant. At the very least understand what Jay Z means when he says, “Well my glove compartment is locked and so is the trunk in the back, and I know my rights so you goin need a warrant for that.”

Frank and Patrick welcome their second guest, V. V works as a detective in a special crimes unit. She brings an interesting take to the job and talks about how she became a police officer, women in policing, and her job as a special detective.

Patrick and Frank talk Taser. Why do police use Tasers? Why has Taser use come under fire from the media lately? If you ask most police, Tasers changed the way police used force for the last 15 years. However, recent case law and recent criticism from the media has changed police policy and how and when police are allowed to use Tasers. Taser Training Website Graham v Connor

Patrick and Frank welcome their first guest to the Sideshow, Katherine Bopp. During this episode, Bopp explains to Patrick and Frank how exculpatory evidence plays a vital role trials. Bopp is a state prosecutor with years of experience, who puts some of the legalese into layman's terms, which makes for an amusing experience. Brady v. Maryland