LEO Round Table, May 29, 2026

LEO Round Table, June 3, 2026

S11E108, Viral Video Shows Cop Believing Woman Had Phone Out With Missing Hand Six-Paragraph Summary Federal License Plates and State Resistance Chip DeBlock opens the episode by introducing LEO Round Table, Captain Brett Bartlett, the show sponsors, and the day’s lineup of law enforcement stories. The first major topic covers the Department of Justice suing Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts over policies that allegedly deny confidential license plates to federal law enforcement agents while still allowing similar plates for state agencies. Chip frames the issue as a safety and operational concern for federal agents, while Brett compares the states’ behavior to petulant children resisting lawful authority. Minnesota ICE Agent Arrest Raises Political Concerns The next story focuses on ICE agent Christian Castro, who was arrested after being accused of shooting through a closed door in Minnesota and later falsifying his account. Chip explains that local authorities claim video evidence contradicted the agent’s statement, but he repeatedly cautions that he distrusts the Minnesota officials involved and views the case as politically charged. Brett notes that video alone does not show fear, perception, or what an officer was thinking, and he says ICE agents should be carefully briefed because they are being targeted. Aurora Stabbing Incident Prompts Tactical Questions Chip and Brett then discuss a disturbing Aurora, Colorado, body-camera video involving a suspect with a knife who allegedly stabbed a police canine and then stabbed a canine officer in the head. Chip expresses concern that the canine was released toward an armed suspect and questions why nearby officers using less-lethal tools did not transition to lethal force once the officer was being stabbed. Brett notes the extreme closeness of the shooting and emphasizes that real police shootings often happen from awkward positions rather than ideal firearms stances. Verona Hammer Suspect and the Importance of Cover The show moves to a Verona, Wisconsin, incident in which a man armed with a hammer tried to take a police cruiser and was fatally shot after advancing on the officer. Chip describes the sequence in which the officer backed away from his vehicle, left the door unsecured, and then had to confront the suspect as he attempted to steal the cruiser. Brett argues that the officer should have stayed behind cover and says the suspect’s raised hammer provided the clear justification for the shooting. Former CIA Official and the Gold Bar Mystery Chip next reviews a report about former CIA official David J. Rush, who was detained after federal agents allegedly found $40 million in gold bars in his Virginia home during a background fraud investigation. Chip points out that the article raises more questions than it answers, including what Rush did at the CIA, whether his departure was connected to the case, and why he allegedly had such a large quantity of gold. Brett jokes about the absurdity of someone acquiring that many gold bars and questions how such a cache could have been obtained or hidden. Viral Palm Beach Traffic Stop Ends the Show The final story centers on a viral Palm Beach County traffic stop in which a woman was cited for distracted driving after a deputy claimed she held a phone in her right hand, even though she did not have a right hand. Chip explains that the citation was later dismissed, but only after the woman posted video of the encounter and it spread online. Brett says the deputy should have immediately apologized and ended the stop, arguing that the officer’s handling of the situation made the case look far worse than it needed to be. SEO Keywords / Key Phrases LEO Round Table Chip DeBlock Captain Brett Bartlett DOJ undercover license plates ICE agent Minnesota shooting Aurora police canine stabbing officer stabbed in the head Verona hammer suspect shooting former CIA official gold bars Palm Beach distracted driving ticket missing right hand traffic stop law enforcement body camera analysis

LEO Round Table, June 2, 2026

S11E107, Day Two At The PLECET Conference With A Few Friends Summary Live From Day Two of the PLECET Conference Chip DeBlock opens this LEO Round Table episode from the PLECET Conference in Dallas, Texas, introducing the show’s law enforcement panel and guests. He highlights the show’s sponsors, distribution partners, and daily broadcast schedule before turning the focus to the conference. The episode features discussion with guests representing law enforcement technology, community engagement, federal service, Asian American law enforcement leadership, and local police community programs. Community Engagement as a Professional Discipline Demetrius, a retired Master Police Officer from Arlington County, Virginia, explains that community policing cannot remain informal or event-based if agencies want real results. He argues that law enforcement needs evidence-based practices, structured relationship-building, and unified strategies to address problems such as homelessness and downtown violence. His comments frame community safety as a co-produced outcome involving police, government agencies, social services, and community partners. Agent Shane Discusses Asian Representation in Policing Agent Shane, a federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security and president of the National Asian Peace Officers’ Association, discusses recruitment and representation challenges within Asian communities. He explains that many Asian families expect careers such as medicine, law, accounting, or engineering, and that law enforcement may not always be viewed as an acceptable path. He describes efforts to show Asian communities that policing is an honorable way to give back to one’s country and community. Federal Agencies and Community Access The panel discusses comments made at the conference by Kash Patel, with Brett noting that he heard an unusual and encouraging message from a federal leader about bringing federal law enforcement closer to the community. Demetrius expands on that idea, saying that local police are more commonly seen working directly in neighborhoods, while state and federal agencies often remain more separated. The discussion presents federal participation in the conference as a sign that community engagement may be becoming a core value across more levels of law enforcement. Homeless Outreach, Mental Health, and Non-Lethal Tools A central part of the episode focuses on homelessness, behavioral health, and the burden placed on police and county jails. Demetrius explains that police departments often say they cannot arrest their way out of homelessness but do not always have a clear model for what to do instead. Jeff Nicholas connects this issue to the need for behavioral health facilities and discusses the role of Complaint Technologies’ glove as a low-optics, non-lethal tool intended to reduce injuries and improve officer confidence during hands-on encounters. Training, Relationships, and the Future of PLECET Reverend Markel Hutchins explains that the PLECET Conference grew out of National Faith and Blue Weekend and is designed to professionalize law enforcement community engagement through training, research, and best practices. Lieutenant Matthew McKinney and Officer Maria Owens describe how the conference has helped agencies build relationships, develop programs, and support one another across jurisdictions. The episode closes with Officer Owens discussing Philadelphia’s Police Explorers program and the panel emphasizing that conferences like PLECET create lasting professional relationships that strengthen community-focused policing. SEO Keywords / Key Phrases LEO Round Table Chip DeBlock PLECET Conference 2026 law enforcement community engagement National Faith and Blue Weekend Complaint Technologies glove non-lethal policing tools police homelessness outreach law enforcement mental health response police explorer program National Asian Peace Officers Association community policing training

LEO Round Table, June 1, 2026

LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E106, LRT Arrives At The PLECET Conference In Dallas With A Few Friends Live from the PLEASANT Conference: Training, Community Trust, and the Future of Law Enforcement Chip DeBlock Opens LEO Roundtable from Dallas In this episode of LEO Roundtable, host Chip DeBlock broadcasts live from the PLEASANT Conference in Dallas, Texas. He explains that the show may sound different because the team is on location with foot traffic, background noise, and conference activity happening around them. Chip introduces co-host Captain Brett Bartlett, sponsor and guest Jeff Nicholas of Compliant Technologies, and Sergeant Corlea Moore of the Brookhaven Police Department in Georgia, who works in community engagement. The episode is less of a standard news breakdown and more of a live conference discussion about law enforcement, training, community relations, leadership, and non-lethal technology. The PLEASANT Conference and National Law-Enforcement Leaders The panel discusses the importance of the PLEASANT Conference and the major law-enforcement figures scheduled to speak. They mention hearing from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and look ahead to appearances by FBI Director Kash Patel, the heads of the ATF, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service, and other major federal leaders. The panel notes how unusual and significant it is for a relatively new event to attract so many high-level law-enforcement officials, framing the conference as evidence that community engagement and police training are becoming national priorities. Community Trust, Respect, and Faith-Based Outreach Captain Brett Bartlett reflects on the conference’s message that policing and community purpose must be brought closer together. He says law enforcement needs to close the gap between police work and community trust, and he suggests that this kind of training should begin in the academy rather than being treated as a special-unit function. The panel also discusses the faith-based component of the conference, including initiatives such as Faith & Blue, and the idea that changing hearts can change outcomes. The conversation presents law enforcement as both an enforcement role and a human endeavor built on respect, relationships, and service. What Law Enforcement Does Best When asked what law enforcement does best, Sergeant Corlea Moore says officers share a common mission: protecting communities, helping people, and making sure everyone can go home safely. She explains that many recruits enter policing because they want to help people and create change in their communities. For Corlea, one of law enforcement’s greatest strengths is that officers across agencies and regions often share the same core mission of protection, service, and community safety. Training as the Key Area for Improvement The panel agrees that training is one of the greatest areas where law enforcement can improve. Corlea emphasizes the need for leadership training, tactical training, and practical preparation for real-world situations. Brett argues that patrol officers are the most powerful tools an agency has, because they know their zones, their people, and their communities. The group stresses that community engagement should not be left only to specialized units; patrol officers should be trained from the beginning to know people, open doors, communicate effectively, and handle situations before force becomes necessary. Media, Public Perception, and Telling the Police Story Jeff Nicholas argues that one of law enforcement’s biggest challenges is the way media coverage can create discouragement, division, misinformation, and demonization of officers. The group says negative or incomplete coverage can make policing look far more violent and chaotic than most officer-citizen interactions actually are. Corlea responds that agencies cannot fully control the media, but they can control how they tell their own stories. She describes how Brookhaven Police Department uses transparency, social media, YouTube, body-camera footage, drone footage, and community relationships to help residents understand what officers are actually doing. Confidence, De-Escalation, and Command Presence Jeff Nicholas says one of the best de-escalation tools on the street is not a product, but a confident, well-trained officer. He argues that officers who understand policy, law, equipment, and themselves are better able to command a situation, communicate clearly, and prevent unnecessary escalation. Corlea adds that articulation is a major challenge for some officers, especially when they do not fully understand policy or law. The panel connects these issues back to training, emphasizing that poor training or lack of training often leads to mistakes, discipline problems, and weak case outcomes. Leadership, Retention, and Agency Culture The discussion also highlights the importance of leadership and command climate. The panel says officers make better decisions when they know supervisors and agency leaders will support them if they act in good faith. Jeff argues that leadership support reduces stress and helps officers communicate and perform better. Corlea says officers should be trained and mentored at every level, from rookie to supervisor to command staff, so each person is preparing the next generation. The group agrees that training needs to be valued at the highest levels of an agency, not buried under layers of administration. Compliant Technologies and the Glove A major sponsor discussion focuses on Compliant Technologies and its flagship product, the Glove, which uses conductive distraction and de-escalation device technology. Jeff Nicholas explains that the product is designed to help officers gain control quickly in a humane, low-optics way, potentially stopping a fight in seconds and reducing injuries, viral violent videos, lawsuits, workers’ compensation claims, and officer stress. He says the company’s mission fits the PLEASANT Conference because both are focused on safer streets, safer officers, better community relations, and less violent outcomes. Sergeant Corlea Moore’s Closing Message Near the end, Sergeant Corlea Moore encourages listeners not to base their entire view of police on what they see on television. She urges people to get to know their local police departments, attend a Citizens Police Academy if one is available, and learn firsthand what officers do and how community members can help. Chip asks how people can find her, and she points listeners to LinkedIn and the Brookhaven Police Department in Georgia. The episode closes with thanks to the sponsors, acknowledgment of the conference setting, and a preview that the next show will follow Kash Patel’s address.

LEO Round Table, May 29, 2026

LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E105, Felon Shot In The Face During Intense Struggle With Officers! (S11E031rr) Ten dead in Canada school shooting. Over 100,000 federal workers have not paid over $1 billion in taxes. Officer charged in shooting of a naked man. Felon shot in the face during intense struggle with officers. Serial defecator caught by LE drone technology. Felon Shot During Houston Struggle, Canada School Shooting, IRS Tax Scandal, Police Use of Force, and Drone-Caught Park Offender Opening the Show and Setting the Law-Enforcement Agenda This episode of LEO Round Table opens with host Chip DeBlock introducing the show as a law-enforcement-focused discussion of current news and issues. He welcomes guest panelist Scott Stier, describing him as a former Green Beret, Special Forces operator, and former Delta Force operator who brings a unique tactical perspective to the program. Chip also thanks the show’s sponsors and distribution partners before previewing the episode’s major topics. The lineup includes a reported Canadian school shooting, an IRS tax scandal involving federal workers, a charged police officer in Pennsylvania, a Houston police shooting during a warrant-related struggle, a Miami officer-involved shooting, an ICE vehicle incident, a machete confrontation, and a drone-assisted case involving a serial park defecator. Canada School Shooting and Mental Health Discussion The first major story covers a Red Voice Media report claiming that 10 people were killed and 25 injured in Canada’s deadliest school shooting in nearly 40 years. Chip summarizes the report’s details, including the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School location, the alleged female shooter, additional victims at a residence, and the suspect’s reported self-inflicted gunshot wound. Scott responds by saying he had seen claims that the shooter may have been transgender, while noting uncertainty about the source. The discussion then broadens into school safety, possible mental-health issues, the availability of mental-health facilities, and the idea that some people who commit violent attacks may have been failed by systems that no longer provide enough treatment resources. Go Bags, Preparedness, and the IRS Tax Scandal After the first sponsor break, Chip and Scott talk briefly about go bags, including Scott’s Special Forces training and how combat resupply lessons from Black Hawk Down influenced the use of mission bags filled with ammunition, medical supplies, batteries, and other essentials. Scott explains how the same concept applies to civilians, especially for hurricane preparation, range bags, gym bags, and emergency evacuation. The next major story is an IRS tax scandal report alleging that roughly 150,000 federal workers owe unpaid taxes, including more than 5,000 IRS employees. Chip criticizes the apparent double standard, while Scott says the issue reflects broader concerns about fraud, waste, and abuse unless meaningful action follows. Charged Officer, Naked Suspect, and Use-of-Force Concerns The episode then turns to a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania case involving a Norristown police sergeant charged after allegedly striking a naked man with a patrol vehicle. Chip explains that the man was reportedly standing in an intersection, screaming and damaging cars, but was unarmed when the sergeant allegedly accelerated and hit him without giving verbal commands or using lesser force options. Chip emphasizes that officers should not apply force without giving commands and an opportunity to comply when circumstances allow. He and Scott also discuss the practical difficulty of going hands-on with naked, wet, or sweaty suspects, using the topic to revisit less-lethal options and the potential role of Compliant Technologies’ glove. Houston Felony Warrant Struggle and Body-Camera Review A major tactical segment focuses on Houston police body-camera footage involving a traffic stop, a felony warrant, a struggle, taser deployment, and an officer-involved shooting. Chip criticizes the officers’ approach, particularly telling the suspect too much about the warrant and putting one handcuff on before fully controlling both hands. He explains that a loose handcuff can become a weapon and that verbal strategy can affect whether a suspect fights. Both Chip and Scott say the video leaves unanswered questions, including what the suspect may have grabbed or what the officer saw before firing. Scott again points to the glove as a potentially useful tool for reducing confusion between tasers and firearms and improving control during close-contact struggles. Drone-Caught Park Offender and Closing Sponsor Thanks Near the end of the episode, Chip chooses to close with a lighter but unusual story from Wisconsin, where Stoughton police reportedly used drone technology to identify a 46-year-old woman accused of repeatedly defecating in a park along a walking path. He describes reports of feces and used toilet paper being found by park users, notes that police said the woman was not homeless and did not appear to have a mental-health concern, and jokes about the embarrassment of being connected to such a case. Scott adds a brief comment that at least she wiped, but says there is no time to tell a related story of his own. The episode closes with Chip thanking the sponsors and reminding listeners to support Galls, Compliant Technologies, GunLearn, MyMedicare.live, and TwoBells.

LEO Round Table, May 28, 2026

LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E104, Bad Guy Crossed The Threshold Of No Return When He Charged At An Officer! Mel Gibson finishes filming the 'Resurrection of the Christ.' Bad guy crossed the threshold of no return when he charged at an officer. Sheriff ousted by opponent for refusing to work with ICE. Man fatally shot during struggle with officers on video. Bad Guy Crossed the Threshold of No Return: Police Shootings, Mel Gibson’s Resurrection Film, ICE Cooperation, and Tactical Lessons Mel Gibson’s Resurrection Film and the Bible Discussion This episode of LEO Round Table opens with host Chip DeBlock welcoming panelists Dr. Joel Shults and Chief Ralph Ornelas before previewing a set of law-enforcement and public-safety stories. The first discussion departs from typical police topics to cover an article about Mel Gibson finishing filming The Resurrection of the Christ, a sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Chip reflects on the emotional impact of The Passion of the Christ and why the resurrection story is central to Christianity. Dr. Shults says he hopes the movie drives people back to Scripture rather than treating artistic films as Scripture itself, while Ralph shares a personal memory of meeting Mel Gibson and comments on Gibson’s faith, imperfections, and support for Robert Downey Jr. Greensboro Shooting and the Threshold of No Return The first major tactical case focuses on a Greensboro police shooting from August 2025 involving a trespass suspect who refused commands, moved toward a shed, obtained a weapon, dropped it, mounted a bicycle, then picked up a pipe wrench and advanced toward the officer. Chip describes the encounter as beginning with a misdemeanor trespass call but escalating when the suspect ignored orders and armed himself. The panel notes that the officer was justified in the shooting, but they also examine several tactical moments that might have changed the outcome. These include the officer’s attempt to conduct a weapons pat-down, the suspect’s movement toward the shed, the officer’s use of radio while the suspect advanced, and a possible missed opportunity to take the suspect down while he was straddling the bicycle. Tactical Lessons on Control, Timing, and Force Options Ralph and Joel use the Greensboro incident to discuss training points for officers. Ralph emphasizes coordination with a partner, going hands-on before allowing a suspect to reach a dangerous area, and considering impact weapons such as an expandable baton or PR-24 as alternatives that may prevent a situation from escalating to deadly force. Joel says the officer may have been delaying contact while waiting for backup and notes that public scrutiny, body cameras, and uncertainty can make officers hesitate to make early physical arrests. The panel agrees that officers must know whether they are having a conversation, conducting an investigation, intervening in criminal activity, or making an arrest, because that objective shapes the level of action required. Alabama Sheriff Race and ICE Cooperation The next story turns to Lee County, Alabama, where longtime Sheriff Jay Jones lost a Republican primary to former deputy Cameron “Cam” Hunt. Chip explains that the race centered heavily on immigration enforcement and whether the sheriff’s office should participate in the federal 287(g) program, which allows trained local law-enforcement officers to perform certain immigration-enforcement duties under ICE supervision. Joel says the incumbent’s position may have been more nuanced if his office already cooperated with ICE without a formal agreement, but he also observes that national politics, especially support for Donald Trump, is increasingly shaping local races. Ralph draws on his experience with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and argues that cooperation with ICE can be handled cleanly when agencies do their jobs without politicizing the process. Sheriffs, Local Accountability, and National Political Tensions The Alabama story leads the panel into a broader discussion of sheriffs, local elections, political polarization, and the role of national figures in local government. Chip praises aspects of Trump’s approach to personnel, saying he respects decisions based on beliefs and actions rather than party labels, and cites Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as an example. Ralph comments on Kennedy’s personal transformation and public-health focus, while Joel says he remains concerned about divisiveness but strongly supports the democratic electoral process and the office of sheriff. Ralph adds that some jurisdictions have taken steps to weaken sheriff independence, including a Los Angeles County charter change that allows the board of supervisors to remove a sheriff under certain circumstances. Illinois State Police Shooting and the Importance of Seeing the Hands The final major segment reviews Illinois State Police video from a fatal Woodlawn shooting involving Hollin Carpenter during a domestic-violence-related response. Chip describes how troopers approached Carpenter, asked whether he had weapons, and began struggling with him after he failed to cooperate. Body-camera and surveillance footage showed Carpenter with a gun, and the gun reportedly went off during the struggle before both troopers fired. Ralph credits the troopers for quickly identifying the gun, trying to contain it, creating distance, and using coordinated deadly force during a close-quarter engagement. Joel stresses the familiar law-enforcement principle that officers must see and control the hands, while Chip criticizes the suspect’s family narrative portraying Carpenter as a “good kid” despite his adult age, electronic monitoring status, and alleged armed resistance.