LEO Round Table, May 25, 2026

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 27, 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.

LEO Round Table, May 27, 2026

S11E103, Memorial Day 2026 Honors Our Fallen Soldiers Who Died In Service To The USA Memorial Day 2026 honors our fallen soldiers who died in service to the USA. Shooter fatally shot by Secret Service at White House checkpoint. Video shows moment driver rams SUV into ICE agent's truck. Tulsi Gabbard resigns after husband's cancer diagnosis. Suspect fatally shot after pointing gun at officers. Officer convicted of attempted murder. Suspect and officers engage in deadly shootout at a Sam's Club. # Six-Paragraph Summary ## Honoring Sacrifice on Memorial Day Chip DeBlock opens the program with Lieutenant Randy Sutton by focusing on Memorial Day and the distinction between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Chip explains that Memorial Day remembers U.S. service members who died while serving, while Veterans Day honors all veterans. Both speakers emphasize that the freedoms allowing them to conduct a candid law enforcement program are tied to the sacrifices of military service members. ## Reflections from National Police Week Randy recounts attending National Police Week with The Wounded Blue, describing a large candlelight vigil that was shortened because of threatening weather and then drenched by a sudden downpour. He explains that his team helped provide peer support to families of fallen officers as they visited Washington to see loved ones memorialized on the wall. Chip and Randy both urge law enforcement officers, including retirees, to experience Police Week at least once. ## White House Checkpoint Shooting and Security Discussion The show turns to a reported shooting at a White House security checkpoint, where Chip says a man fired on Secret Service officers, was struck by return fire, and later died, while a bystander was also wounded. Randy discusses the danger of attacks on protective personnel and argues that criminals can obtain firearms regardless of gun restrictions. The two also discuss whether uniformed Secret Service personnel visibly carry long guns and the public perception created by heavily armed officers on city streets. ## ICE Agent Vehicle-Ramming Video and Tulsi Gabbard Report Chip describes video of an SUV reportedly ramming and pushing a pickup truck occupied by an ICE agent during a federal operation in Chicago, with prosecutors treating the vehicle as a deadly or dangerous weapon for sentencing purposes. Randy expresses concern about violence directed at ICE officers and the effect of political threats of future prosecution on officers’ decisions to use force. Later, Chip and Randy discuss a report that Tulsi Gabbard would resign as Director of National Intelligence following her husband’s cancer diagnosis, offering sympathy and respect for her family decision. ## LAPD Pursuit and Bowie Officer Conviction The program reviews LAPD video of a suspect in a BMW who allegedly fled officers, collided head-on with police vehicles, exited the car, drew a handgun, and was fatally shot by officers. Randy questions why a person would make a decision that makes survival unlikely. The hosts then discuss a Bowie, Maryland, officer reportedly convicted of attempted second-degree murder and other charges after firing at—but not striking—a man during a roadside encounter; both speakers question the criminal prosecution based on the account presented in the show. ## Houston Sam’s Club Shootout and Closing Appeal In the final incident discussion, Chip describes Houston police body-camera footage of officers confronting an armed suspect dressed in a security uniform inside a Sam’s Club office area. Randy analyzes the tactical risk of officers issuing verbal challenges while searching a large building for an active shooter. The program closes with appreciation for military and law enforcement service and Randy’s invitation for officers and spouses to attend the National Law Enforcement Survival Summit in Las Vegas. # SEO Keywords / Key Phrases 1. LEO Roundtable Memorial Day episode 2. Chip DeBlock and Randy Sutton 3. National Police Week candlelight vigil 4. The Wounded Blue peer support 5. Memorial Day versus Veterans Day 6. White House Secret Service checkpoint shooting 7. ICE agent SUV attack Chicago 8. Tulsi Gabbard resignation discussion 9. LAPD officer-involved shooting video 10. Bowie police officer attempted murder conviction 11. Houston Sam’s Club police shootout 12. National Law Enforcement Survival Summit

LEO Round Table, May 26, 2026

LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E102, Woman Opens Fire On Officers Before Being Fatally Shot On Video Officer charged with manslaughter for shooting carjacker. Woman opens fire on officers before being fatally shot on video. Ex-DOJ prosecutor found with secret Trump reports disguised as cake recipes. Man killed after being hit by off-duty officer. Former cop who was jailed for Charlie Kirk meme awarded $850K. Woman Opens Fire on Richmond Officers Before Being Fatally Shot; Boston Officer Charged in Carjacking-Suspect Shooting A Program Built Around a Law-Enforcement Viewpoint LEO Round Table host Chip DeBlock welcomes former Green Beret and Delta Force operative Scott for a discussion of police-involved incidents, public-safety video, legal developments, and free-speech concerns. After acknowledging sponsors and the program's distribution across radio, television, podcast, and social-media outlets, Chip previews an episode without one dominant feature story, instead focusing on several developing incidents that invite law-enforcement-oriented commentary. Manslaughter Charge After a Carjacking-Suspect Shooting The first extended discussion concerns a Boston officer charged with manslaughter after shooting a suspected carjacker who had allegedly dragged a woman from a running vehicle and attempted to flee. Chip emphasizes that authorities claim video contradicts the officer's defense-of-self or defense-of-another account while declining to release the footage. Scott argues that the suspect's conduct created the dangerous circumstances, while Chip questions whether investigators can fairly charge the officer while withholding video that may establish vehicle movement, officer positioning, and the perceived threat. Richmond Gunfire Captured on Body Camera The program then turns to Richmond Police Department footage involving a woman reportedly firing shots at an apartment complex before she was fatally shot by an officer. Chip recounts reports that Jasmine Wood-Mitchell had recently suffered a personal loss and that callers reported gunfire before officers arrived. The hosts describe footage in which an officer moving up a stairwell is exposed to incoming shots and quickly returns fire; Scott stresses how fortunate the officer was to avoid being hit and praises his immediate response to a lethal threat. Restricted Records Allegedly Disguised as Recipe Files A third story involves allegations that a former federal prosecutor sent restricted material related to Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation of Donald Trump to personal email accounts after renaming files as cake recipes. Chip describes the charges and the alleged effort to disguise the records, while Scott focuses on motive, wondering whether investigators will uncover communications or evidence showing why the documents were taken and whether copies were shared elsewhere. A Fatal Thruway Collision and the Danger of Stopping in a Merge Lane Chip and Scott also discuss dash-camera footage of a fatal collision involving an off-duty NYPD officer driving on a dark Thruway entrance ramp. According to the discussion, a car was stopped in an acceleration lane, and a man attempting to cross toward the shoulder was struck as the officer maneuvered around the stopped vehicle. Both speakers characterize the death as tragic while warning that drivers and pedestrians face extraordinary risk when a vehicle is stopped in a highway merge lane, particularly before dawn. Free Speech, Poor Taste, and a Costly Jail Detention The final segment addresses a Tennessee retired officer who reportedly spent 37 days in jail after refusing to remove a Facebook meme mocking Charlie Kirk's death and later received an $850,000 settlement. Both Chip and Scott condemn the post as offensive while maintaining that offensive speech does not justify incarceration absent a legitimate threat. The episode closes with their view that authorities crossed a constitutional line by treating an objectionable social-media post as grounds for detention, followed by sponsor acknowledgments and the program sign-off.

LEO Round Table, May 25, 2026

LEO Round Table with Chip DeBlock S11E101 Judge Rules Initial Search Of Assassin’s Backpack As Unconstitutional - LEO Round Table Judge rules initial search of assassin’s backpack as unconstitutional. Officers on duty for J6 riot sue government officials over $1.6B fund. Drone video shows police BearCat running over armed man who killed cop. Backpack Evidence, January 6 Litigation, and a BearCat’s Deadly End to an Armed Standoff Chip DeBlock Introduces the Law Enforcement Roundtable In this episode of LEO Roundtable, host Chip DeBlock introduces a law-enforcement-focused discussion with attorney Anthony Bandiero of Blue to Gold and retired Tulsa Police Department major Dr. Travis Yates. After acknowledging the program’s sponsors and distribution outlets, Chip previews several law enforcement and legal stories, including evidence issues in the case involving the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a lawsuit connected with January 6 officers and an anti-weaponization fund, and video of an armored BearCat vehicle striking an armed suspect who had allegedly killed a sheriff’s detective. Backpack Evidence in the UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case The first major discussion concerns a New York state-court ruling involving evidence seized from the backpack of the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Chip explains that the suspect was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania and that a New York judge ruled the initial search of the backpack unconstitutional because the bag had been moved away from the suspect before it was searched. However, a later inventory search conducted at the police station was ruled lawful, allowing the suspected murder weapon to remain available for the state prosecution. Chip also notes that the separate federal case reached a different result, allowing additional backpack evidence to be used. Anthony Bandiero Explains Search, Inventory, and Officer-Safety Issues Anthony Bandiero provides the legal analysis, explaining the distinctions between a search incident to arrest, an inventory search, and a protective sweep for weapons. He says New York applies stricter requirements than many other jurisdictions, particularly regarding whether an item remains within a suspect’s immediate reach and whether urgent circumstances exist. Anthony criticizes the argument that officers searched the bag because it might contain a bomb, saying the officers’ conduct did not appear consistent with an actual bomb threat response. At the same time, he says officers had an objective officer-safety basis to believe the backpack could contain a firearm, given that they were arresting a suspected shooter. Lessons for Officers Handling High-Profile Arrest Evidence Chip and Anthony use the ruling as a training discussion for officers and agencies. Anthony says that in an ordinary case, officers could conduct a legitimate inventory search on scene or perform a carefully documented protective sweep based on objective safety concerns. In a nationally prominent murder case, however, he says the cleanest approach may have been to secure the backpack, seek a telephonic search warrant, and then open it only after obtaining judicial authorization. Chip adds that seeking consent could also provide an extra layer of protection, even if investigators intended to obtain a warrant. Their larger message is that officers need clear legal training because evidence decisions made during an arrest can later determine what survives in court. January 6 Officers Challenge an Anti-Weaponization Fund The panel next discusses a lawsuit filed by two officers who served during the January 6, 2021, Capitol unrest. Chip says the officers are seeking to stop payments from a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund established by President Trump’s administration for people it believes were unfairly treated by the Biden Justice Department. He notes that one of the plaintiffs is a current Metropolitan Police Department officer and the other is a former Capitol Police officer who is now running in a Democratic congressional primary. Travis responds critically, arguing that the fund is intended for people he believes were improperly targeted by federal authorities and expressing frustration with what he considers misleading narratives surrounding January 6. BearCat Vehicle Ends Standoff with Armed Suspect In the final extensively discussed incident, the panel reviews drone and body-camera footage involving a Kern County Sheriff’s Office BearCat armored vehicle. Chip says the suspect, David Eric Morales, had allegedly shot and killed Tulare County Sheriff’s Detective Randy Harbert during an attempted eviction-related encounter and later fired additional rounds at the BearCat during a standoff. The footage reportedly shows the armored vehicle driving over Morales, killing him. Chip reports that the use of force was determined to be justified, while Anthony and Travis express support for the action based on the suspect’s lethal conduct and ongoing threat. The episode closes with acknowledgments of the panelists, sponsors, training resources, and the program’s law-enforcement audience.