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Shocking Release: Illinois Judge Frees Murder Suspect Under SAFE-T Act! In this episode, Chief Mark Garrett delves into a shocking case from Illinois where a suspect accused of decapitating a woman was released under the Illinois SAFE-T Act. Garrett discusses the implications of the Act, the controversies surrounding the case, and the reactions from public officials. He questions the logic behind...

The Rule of Law Starts with Us: In this episode of Your LEO Nation, we tackle the importance of the rule of law starting with individual citizens and explore the harmful impacts of falsifying crime reports. Featuring discussions on the Jussie Smollett hoax, a recent case in Allentown, PA involving a false noose report, and another incident in Los Angeles where a woman falsely claimed ICE kidnapped...

Controversial Topics: Alligator Alcatraz, Immigration & The Glasshouse Raid In this episode, we delve into several explosive topics, including the infamous Alligator Alcatraz detention center, comparisons to Nazi camps, and the recent raid on a California cannabis farm involving child labor and illegal immigration. Why are certain historical comparisons considered insulting? What really happen...

This Episode, I discuss the devastating flooding in Texas and the criticism of law enforcement officers over the recent weekend. I condemn the Southern California Deputy Mayor's call for gang intervention against ICE agents, providing background on the violent 18th Street gang. I highlight the increased attacks on ICE agents, the rhetoric from some Democrat representatives calling for violent resi...

National Guard Deployment Controversy and Leadership Failures in California In this episode of Your LEO Nation, Chief Mark Garrett addresses recent national and international events. Did the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals support President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles? How did Governor Gavin Newsom handle the riots and state emergencies? What are the implications of News...

National Security & ICE Operations: An In-Depth Discussion with Sam Faddis | Your LEO Nation Join Chief Mark Garrett in this episode of Your LEO Nation as he engages in a profound discussion with retired CIA Operations Officer Sam Faddis. They delve into the recent ICE operations in Southern California, the challenges posed by sanctuary states, and the impact of federal actions on local enforc...

From New Orleans To Milwaukee, there's plenty of shame to go around. What do the New Orleans jail escape and a Wisconsin judge have in common? You might be surprised.

Our guest today is a legendary law enforcement leader and innovator. Gordon Graham is a 33 year veteran of one of America's largest police agencies. During his time in uniform, he obtained his law degree and became known throughout the law enforcement community as a leader in risk management and development of training systems. He may be best known as a cofounder of Lexipol, a company designed to...

Who Cares What The Law Says? Two double murders may be paroled because a judge feels good about how they've behaved since the commission of the crime. A Wisconsin judge interferes with the law instead of ruling on it. The New York State Attorney General "mistakenly" documents her primary residence as Virginia instead of her home in New York. When we discuss the rule of law, we usually focus on pol...

Sheriff Bianco's Bold Blueprint for California: Addressing Crime, Homelessness, and Education. Riverside County, California Sheriff Chad Bianco has been a massive force for positive change within his agency. After three decades of public service in law enforcement, he now has his sights set on bringing that same type of change to the State of California. Sheriff Bianco has announced his candidacy...

The massive security breach surrounding the firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro"s residence should be a warning to law enforcement agencies throughout the country that systems, training and procedures must be followed. What went wrong at the governor's mansion on April 13th? Marcelo Arrue, a seasoned law enforcement officer, with years of specialized training and experience in person...

In 2024, the democrats suffered a devasting presidential election loss. Two of the top issues were immigration and border security. Now we have a U.S. Senator from Maryland making every effort to return an illegal alien gang member to the United States after being deported to his home country of El Salvador. Is this the political hill democrats really want to die on?

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva discusses his new book, "Sheriff, Holding The Thin Blue Line In A Deep Blue State." If you have not read this book, you don't know Alex Villanueva and his incredible path en route to becoming a change agent for the largest sheriff's department in the nation. On this episode he provides insight to not only the challenges he faced, but the tremendous...

Surviving the Miami FBI Shootout: Ed Mireles' Story of Perseverance and Bravery Join us for an extraordinary episode of Your LEO Nation as retired chief Mark Garrett interviews former FBI Special Agent Ed Mireles, the hero of the Miami FBI Shootout on April 11, 1986. Discover the riveting details of the day Ed and his team faced two of the most dangerous criminals in American history. How did they...

Did an LAPD Officer shoot and kill a 911 caller because the caller was a "trans sex worker?" One certainly might get that impression depending on what headline you read. Take a look and decide for yourself.

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins us to discuss the unprecedented federal prosecution of LASD Deputy Trevor Kirk for his use of pepper spray while arresting a non compliant robbery suspect. Villanueva also sheds light on the complete failure of the same department’s computer aided dispatch (CAD) system and provides details of his attempts to upgrade the system, but was met wi...

The recent Southern California fires were the most devastating and costly in United States history. At least 29 people lost their lives in the catastrophe. However, the number of lives saved by unsung heroes in law enforcement and other emergency services is in the hundreds and possibly thousands. Two of those heroes are Corporal Barry Glockson and Officer Pedro Sanchez of the Pasadena Police Depa...

Inside the CIA: Exposing Corruption and Rebuilding America's Intelligence Join retired chief Mark Garrett as he welcomes former CIA operations officer Sam Faddis to Your Leo Nation. They discuss in depth the internal corruption of the CIA, the Trump administration's recent buyout offer to CIA employees, and the steps needed to rebuild effective human intelligence. They also touch on significant to...

Relevant, ongoing training is essential to achieving the goal of producing and maintaining the highest level of professionalism and effectiveness in law enforcement. Hamilton Township, Ohio Chief of Police Scott Hughes joins Your Leo Nation to discuss his substantial experience in training cadets, officers, and law enforcement leaders across the country. Check out Scott's article here: https://www...

Both President Trump and former President Biden have recently made substantial use of the Constitutional authority to grant pardons. Have they used the authority fairly and ethically? Should "J6'rs" be pardoned? Should Joe Biden's family and friends be immune from prosecution for crimes they have not even been charged with? I'll dive into this topic and give you the facts and my opinion on Your Le...

Women in Law Enforcement: Conversations with Veteran Officers Join the retired Chief Mark Garrett on 'Your Leo Nation' as he sits down with veteran law enforcement officers Wendy Hahn, a former California Highway Patrol officer, and Jonna Wiltshire, a former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy. In this episode, they address viewer feedback and share their experiences, overcoming biases, training c...

Dissecting the Los Angeles Fire Crisis: Accountability & Leadership Join retired Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent Bill Bodner as they delve deep into the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. They discuss the systemic failures, analyze the policies, and debate with local leadership to uncover why these fires reached catastrophic levels. Don't miss their insights on the insur...

2024 Recap: Election Chaos, Kamala's Collapse, and Trump's Comeback In this episode, we dissect the tumultuous start of 2025 and reflect on the explosive events of 2024, Join us as we dive into Kamala Harris's challenges, the demise of George Gascon, and the historic comeback of Donald Trump.

In-Depth Look at Air Operations: Conversations with Seasoned CHP Pilots Join Mark Garrett, retired chief of Your Leo Nation, for an inside look at the specialized world of air operations with the California Highway Patrol. With special guests, pilots Jordan Van Meter and Vince Bell, you'll hear fascinating stories and insights about their careers, including the evolution of technology, the pressur...

There's nothing to see here, or so we were told by the media and local law enforcement in Auroa, Colorado as we saw gang members terrorize an apartment complex. Now, several months later, they've changed their tune after the same gang kidnapped and tortured residents of that vary apartment complex. Why were we lied to? Another heinous school shooting, this time by a young girl in Madison, Wisconsi...