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
126 episodes
The Easiest Way into Someone's Home / Phone / Car
The 4th Amendment protects...OK, I'm not defining this thing again. If you don't know what it is and how to apply it yet, tune in 102 episodes ago. I've already covered several of the exceptions to the 4th...a valid co...
RIP Louisiana DUSM
Yesterday, outside Baton Rouge, a Deputy United States Marshal (DUSM) was shot and killed. I will speak for 15 minutes on my experiences on the USMS Fugitive Task Force, what kinds of men and women make it up, and what a loss this is....
Shelby County Sheriff Candidate Brad Less
This morning, Leo is joined by Brad Less! Brad discusses the issues faced by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and how he would address them, given the opportunity. Memphis / Shelby County has drawn national attention through the M...
Fixing Your Organization Starts Up Top!
Today I will dive into how to fix organizational dysfunction. Simple, right?Well, kinda.Whatever size department you're at, big, small, or smack in the middle, that ship can turn the right direction. Send this anonymou...
Lessons Learned: Escapes & Officer Involved Shootings
Today I'll discuss two more of my personal experiences, and the ways in which those experiences have impacted my decision making today.-LEO
Celebrate the 4th with Leo and LT COL Rardin! Bang Bang Bang!
Good morning, and I hope you can still count to 10 on your fingers!Kevin Rardin worked as an attorney at 201 Poplar, the courthouse for Memphis, TN, for ~4 decades. He was also a juvenile magistrate, spending a year judging cases.<...
True Stories: Drugs, Guns, Fights, Pursuits.
Over our careers, our experiences shape the officers and agents that we become. The officers and agents we become shape our success, and then in a blink we're looking back on what we did as young men and women. Reliving the "glory d...
Don't Get Sued!
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 Office...
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...