That LEO Guy

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 of That LEO Guy explores supervision and leadership in a law enforcement environm...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 years to develop and a lifetime to perfect. This episode will teach LEOs, military intelligenc...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 for your continued listenership, and next week we'll get back to business as usual! -Th...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 other challenges. Support the show Please follow on FB and Substack at links below!  Substa...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 public, how to move into a homicide unit as a patrol officer, and will provide a general...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 Guy, we will dissect the vehicle pursuit, policy and safety considerations, and general decision mak...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 you hurt.  I will also provide some strategies for how to avoid becoming complacent without...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 will provide the guidance you need to be better prepared! Support the show Please follow on FB an...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 how YOU can do it if that's what you want with your career. Support the show Please foll...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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.  Most departments have a policy against spreading malicious rumors, but it's rare...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 provide updates. I hope you all enjoy the episode that’s about to drop in a few minutes on rumors.  It may seem petty...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 generation, and those surrounding you, will help you to understand motivations and ideologies of your...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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! Support the show Please follow on FB and Substack at links below!  Substack contains true sto...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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! Support the show Please follow on FB and Substack at links below!  Substack contains true stories from my per...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Nervous about the police academy because you've never shot?  Heading to a new training academy, and you've always barely passed firearm qualification?  Heading to SWAT school?  Maybe this can help!  So much of what we do is mindset, and if you clean that up, everything else will follow.  Thanks for subscribing, pleas...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. This is a VERY short version of a very long and complex subject.  Gang units and the public's understanding of gang culture, in my experience, is often WAY off.  They are also often lumped in as "gang members" despite huge differences between the different groups.  I will do a more in depth gang thing, but this...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. This is the second installment of the gang bit.  Sometimes I may get interrupted since I'm recording at home, and unfortunately I'm too lazy to start over. -That LEO Guy Support the show Please follow on FB and Substack at links below!  Substack contains true stories from my perspective.  Follow / subscribe on your f...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. In this episode you will hear my take on fitness.  Some people fear the academy because they are unfit - overweight or under-strength or can't run.  If this is what you want, let me help you beat that problem and achieve what you want.  Law enforcement fitness often stops after the academy, resulting in Type II Diabetes a...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. This episode will DEFINITELY ease your nerves when it comes to testifying in court.  Your distress will turn into eustress - you will now confidently prepare instead of nervously freaking out and failing to prepare.  Once your mindset changes, it becomes much easier. -That LEO Guy Support the show Please follow on FB and Subst...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 moving. -That LEO Guy Support the show Please follow on FB and Substack at links below!  Substac...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 useful to your organization.  You don't have to be the best at everything, but let's be t...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 on what the rules are, and how to avoid having a bunch of evidence suppressed in court....

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 some tips that I can add to a more advanced version of this podcast.   Let's get...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 before you know what you're doing.  Hopefully it will keep you from dying young bec...

Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. 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 may be getting misguided by some veterans.  If you are in an agency with a poor culture,...