When civilians face unmanageable emergency situations, they call 911.When police face the same, they call Jabo!The new FBI Director, Kash Patel, recently referred to Memphis Tennessee as the "homicide capital of America."  Ja...

This episode will guide you through the wide world of police gear!  You'd be surprised at the little things that matter, and the more you can learn from these 18 minutes, the less time you will spend peeling from a sunburn or staring into ...

Good afternoon!This will be the last episode for the month of July.  I'm comfortable with LEO stuff - totally uncomfortable with podcasting / technology.  Hopefully you are all taking something away from these episodes.  F...

In the final interview for the month of July, Rob & Al will delve into the life of a new homicide investigator.  What to expect, how to manage the stresses and changes to your life, and a general overview of how a homicide investigatio...

I've been informed by a reliable source that without a somewhat braggy, self-promoting, awe-inspiring episode, my credibility is mud.  What he actually said is that I should explain my background to you, the listeners.  Accordi...

A wise man once told me "Leadership is service."  Although that's very simplified, if that's your basic principle, you can expect success.  Of course, there must be boundaries, or you'll just get walked on.  This episode o...

I absolutely love this part of being a LEO.  Getting people to admit to the worst thing they ever did that will put them away for years or life is special.  Getting the uncooperative to cooperate takes finesse, and that finesse takes ...

Staying the course of levity for the week, today's episode will cover my favorite LEO focused books, movies, and TV shows.  I would love if people corrected or added to my list via the link in the episode or the FB page.Thank you fo...

In episode 2 of homicide investigation interviews with Rob & Al, we delve deeper into the realm.  We will discuss homicide supervision and mental health management while working a difficult job with sporadic hours and a multitude of ot...

In this episode, That LEO Guy will interview two career homicide investigators.  Both have had successful careers, and in the opening segment of three they will discuss their backgrounds, general homicide investigation information for the ...

Car chases are fun, exciting, and pretty rare.  At least in my experience.  However, the danger and high stakes involved make them something you should have thought about before it happens.  In today's episode of That LEO ...

Today's episode will be on the dangers of complacency.  100% of us still become complacent, some more than others.  Today I will be discussing the dangers of letting your guard down and various situations where complacency will get yo...

As a police officer, you're bound by law / policy / age / fitness / diet issues / bad schedules / moral codes.  Your young criminal is bound by NOTHING.  Decisions before, during and after a foot pursuit matter.  This episode wil...

There are enough movies, TV shows, books, and now podcasts about SWAT operations.  Most of these are filled with misleading messiness.  This episode will clarify what SWAT teams ACTUALLY do, loosely how they do it, why they do it, and...

We've all probably, at some point, both spread a rumor (true or false) and been the target of one.  We've all heard something about ourselves which was not true, whether completely fabricated or just exaggerated beyond recognition.  M...

Thank you so much for your continuing support!In this four minute episode, I discuss the plans for next month, some changes that I’ve made based on feedback, how best to listen, and the Facebook page that will pr...

All generations have inherent differences from each other.  Gen X, Y, Z, Boomer, etc. have stereotypes while, not 100% accurate, tend to ring true across most members of the group.  Developing an understanding of both your own generat...

As compared to UC work, there are many similarities and many differences!  This episode will help guide you into plainclothes work, impact your current work, and hopefully give ideas for different ways to utilize covert investigators!

Lots of people do undercover work.  Some do it well, and less do it great.  Listening to this will give you the most basic steps in the right direction to establishing yourself as a successful undercover police-person!

In this episode, I will be discussing some things to help you avoid disciplinary action.  These actions can range from counseling, written reprimand, suspension, termination, to indictment and anywhere in between.  If you're new, you ...

We've all heard that it's a marathon and not a sprint.  When I was 25, all I could think was what an old person thing to say that is.  Hopefully this episode will keep you from getting fired or indicted for trying to run too fast befo...

Traffic stops are the meat and potatoes of most proactive patrol officers.  Let's accept that we can all get better and we don't have it down to an exact science.  I hope that some seasoned professionals or motivated rookies drop me s...

Arguably this most challenged exception to the 4th amendment.  You can absolutely search someone's phone / house / car / person / Instagram / etc if you are given a VALID and VOLUNTARY consent.  Listen to this to expand your knowledge...

We all came into law enforcement (or another career) with a goal in mind.  That goal may change the day you start, or it may change 10 years into your career.  However, having a niche will keep you enjoying your job and keep you usefu...

Has your career ground to a halt?  Has it never really gotten started?  Stuck in one place, whether that's patrol, the jail, general investigations or elsewhere and want OUT?  It happens to EVERYONE.  Let's get that thing mo...