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On June 14th, 2022, two El Monte, California Police Officers were viciously murdered by a violent felon who should have been behind bars at the time he committed this heinous crime. Janine Paredes, the widow of slain El Monte PD Sergeant Michael Paredes, joins us to discuss how the Los County D.A. failed her husband and partner officer, her family and the residents of L.A. County.

Matt Domyancic is a medically retired police officer who has answered the calling to support our men and women in blue through his ministry to their spiritual and emotional needs. He is known as the the "Tactical Chaplain", and after you witness his passion and dedication, you'll know why

Los Angeles and Chicago have each been run by democrat mayors for the last four years and beyond. Crimes rates have soared under both administrations. Unfortunately, for L.A. it looks like that trend is going to continue as recently elected Mayor Karen Bass promises to root out "right-wing" police officers, and to lower the hiring standards for the LAPD. Meanwhile in Chicago, the voters have final...

The Chief Mark Garrett discusses the Founding Fathers' true intent of the 2nd Amendment, and how local, state and federal law makers are attacking it and law-abiding gun owners at every turn.

Join me as we welcome back veteran police officer Marcelo Arrue. On this episode, we discuss the Memphis, Tennessee police officers' use of force which resulted in the brutal death of Tyre Nichols. We compare and contrast the inexcusable behavior of these officers with the professionalism and patience of Los Angeles Police Department officers involving another high-profile arrest and use of force,...

Marcelo Arrue is not only my best friend of nearly 40 years, but he is also a 20-year veteran for one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country. In this episode, we discuss some of the many absurd laws going into effect in California as of January 1st, 2023. Also discussed is the continuing recruitment, hiring and retention challenge facing most law enforcement organizations, particul...

William Bodner, a veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration, assumed the role of Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division in June, 2019. As the Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Bodner is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of 14 offices located in Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and the seven Southern California counties which make up the...

Today, we are bombarded by empty phrases like "reimagining policing," "equity," and "social justice." But what about the values that truly matter - duty, self-responsibility, civility, self-control, and the rule of law? These are the foundations of a civil society and the key to creating real change. Let's not forget what truly matters.

On January 1, 2023, Illinois will end cash bail for most crimes, including several high-grade felonies. The law makers who introduced and passed the legislation claim their goal is to eliminate bail for low-income offenders who often remain behind bars while only “wealthy” offenders walk free. The result? This will be another, and substantial, attack on the rule of law and civil society. In the ne...

Sacramento, California County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert joins us to discuss her three-plus decades as a prosecuting attorney, as well as the dynamics of performing her duties in a county that is home to the State’s Capitol. Ms. Schubert presided over one of the most high profile, officer-involved shooting investigations in the last decade. The Stephon Clark case not only garnered inter...

Who was my father? In this video, I'll be talking about the man who raised me, a little about his life, and his influence on my life.

“Seal Team” is one of the highest rated and most successful action dramas in recent memory. Much of its success is due to its authenticity and accurate representation of military operations. Justin Melnick served as a police officer in Indiana and has also undergone rigorous military special operations training. He is not only a technical advisor for “Seal Team,” he also portrays the character of...

Walton County, Florida Sheriff Michael Adkinson gives us an overview of his extensive career in law enforcement and clear insight to why his Department is so successful in its efforts to ensure the highest level of safety and service to its community. Sheriff Adkinson speaks to the necessity of moral courage, conviction and commitment to others in his role. No matter what your profession may be, l...

Joey Esposito, Former Los Angeles County Chief Deputy D.A., will join us. In his former role, Mr. Esposito was, in effect, the Chief Operating Officer of the country’s largest D.A’s office. He does a deep dive into what goes into managing a massive volume of cases, as well as remaining focused on his responsibility to the rule of law under endless political and social pressures. We also discuss th...

A California Highway Patrol Officer was recently involved in a shooting, resulting in the death of a man armed with an Electronic Control Device (ECD), better known as stun guns or tasers. The California Attorney General's Office considers stun guns non-deadly weapons and deemed the decedent to have been "unarmed" at the time of the shooting. My guest, retired DEA Special Agent In Charge Bill Bodn...

California State Assemblyman Tom Lackey joins us to discuss California Senate (SB) Bill 1273, the so called, "School Safety: mandatory notifications" bill which was authored and introduced by State Senator Steven Bradford. Assemblyman Lackey spent 28 years with the California Highway Patrol, retiring as a sergeant. He shares his insight regarding the general legislative process, including the dang...

In this episode of Your Leo Nation podcast, former Chief of the California Highway Patrol, Mark Garrett, shares his journey to top management in one of the nation's largest law enforcement agencies. He reflects on the impactful events of his early life, including witnessing the Watts riots, the emergence of street gangs, and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. These experiences shaped his...

Join us on our very first episode of Your LEO Nation with my long time friend Marcelo. We talk about the current state of California, the Los Angeles Police Department, and dive deep with what we've experienced.