That LEO Guy
After almost 2 decades in law enforcement, I feel like I have some tips and tricks that will help guide new, veteran, and prospective law-enforcement officers. Here to help!
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Episodes
118 episodes
Ottawa Canada Police Chief Eric Stubbs
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."
24-1234 United States V. Hemani (06/18/2026)
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1234_g2bh.pdfGood morning! Today will be two things:1. An overview of 18 United States Code 922, which governs firearm and ammunition possession / transfers / sales.
How to Develop the 70%
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.
Senatobia Homicide
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 crime...
Task Force 70 Interview
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 ...
Job Interviews: Don't F It Up
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 o...
Rick Chow Murder Acquittal Analysis
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 ...
Karmelo Anthony Verdict
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
7 Deadly Sins for LEOs
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
It wasn't me! It was the one-armed man!
There is a video floating around of a recent police / citizen encounter. Woman gets pulled over. Cop informs her she was stopped for holding her cellular device in her right hand. She holds up her left arm - no hand at ...
Happy Anniversary!
One year down!"Introduction to That LEO Guy" came out one year ago today. I was on a digital recorder, rambling on about who I am and why this podcast is great.Since then I've conducted a multitude of interviews ...
Highly Fireable and Under Concerned Area
When I had my first interview to be a cop, the Captain over recruiting asked me a simple question: You gonna wreck my cars? Your driving record is terrible.Vehicle shortages are a real concern as we all know. Eve...
Us vs. Them: What a Crock
After close to two decades of being a LEO, I've got some opinions on what could be done better at the most fundamental levels of law enforcement. I see a bigtime "us vs them" mentality.As simple as a kid saying "mommy, are you goin...
Search Warrants and Affidavits
Search Warrants are another individual tool that each investigator should have in their box. A few episodes have released recently covering individual items that every investigator should have: CI Management, SWs, Stationary and Mob...
High Liability, Low Training: UOF
As a patrol cop, narc, SWAT operator and more, I made multiple trips to Internal Affairs for various allegations. All were unfounded (no discipline administered). I've been sued in federal court (unfounded and dismissed).As a...
Mother's Day Special: Interview with Sergeant Jay "Packy" Dempsey
I already had all releases scheduled out through the end of July. However, yesterday's interview with Packy felt fitting to cut the line and release on Mother's Day.Packy and I had a great conversation about the fastest fo...
Disgusting but Necessary
Trash Pull!All police and military units are comprised of individuals that require two things:1. Individual Skills2. Team CohesionTrash pulls need to be a tool in your investigative toolbox to retrieve facts from you...
Realistic Cop TV
A good friend asked me to provide an episode on what I consider to be the most REALISTIC law enforcement shows and movies. It's hard to capture the transitions from boring / mundane to life changing excitement and back, but I'll tr...
Patrol Lessons Learned
The police academy will give you the barebones to be a cop: Law, tactics criminal procedure.Field training will indoctrinate you into the culture of the agency you chose.This episode will provide realistic, day-to-day best p...
Confidential Informants: Career Makers N Breakers
Confidential Informants. CIs.Sources of Information. SOIs.Rats. Police. Snitches. 12.On today's episode I will discuss how to utilize CIs to make your career and not break it. Google "Whi...
LEO returns to Groganistan
LEO speaks again with Kevin Grogan - former homicide detective, combat veteran and author of three published books. Kevin provides his opinions on modern policing and what methods worked for him.Kevin admits he did not do everythin...
LEO visits Groganistan
Kevin Grogan started his career just like the rest of us - bright eyed, ambitious, curious. After some years, some time wearing a yellow shirt, investigating homicides and working in the Savannah Gang Unit, it all came crashing down.<...
ROCIC 2
If you're back, you're not reading this. If you're not returning from last episode, read the last description first.Eric will go further into what ROCIC offers and what you can expect from training / intel analysts.-LEO<...