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PART 2 CONTINUES on with the leadership lessons we learn through personal development. In this episode, our instructor team continues with a review of “Extreme Ownership”. For more information about our Command Series of leadership courses, visit our website at www.jharristraining.com
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
- Author(s): Jocko Willink; Leif Babin
- Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (Macmillan US Trade)
- Print ISBN: 9781250183866, 1250183863 / Print ISBN 9781250183866, 1250183863
- eText ISBN: 9781250184726, 125018472X
Leadership is a critical aspect of success in any organization. When we recently read “Extreme Ownership”, we recognized that we are reviewing many of these common leadership concepts in our classes. This book reinforced our thoughts and theory on the practical application of leadership in law enforcement. Based on this, we decided to start our ‘leadership series’. In Part 1, we review the first two chapters of this book and how it relates to the concepts we share with others in our classes. For more information about our Command Series of leadership courses, visit our website at www.jharristraining.com
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
- Author(s): Jocko Willink; Leif Babin
- Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (Macmillan US Trade)
- Print ISBN: 9781250183866, 1250183863 / Print ISBN 9781250183866, 1250183863
- eText ISBN: 9781250184726, 125018472X
An officer is asking routine booking questions and discovers and injury on the suspect. The question about the injury leads to incriminating statements. Will the statement hold up in court? This is so critical, especially for this case of murder/homicide.
This case is for information only as it was an interesting case involving routine booking questions. It is not a binding case and is for guidance only.
- https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2023/a-0332-19.html
This podcast examines a recent “unpublished” case out of New Jersey regarding the questioning of a suspect and Miranda. Although this is out of New Jersey, we discuss the US Supreme Court Case regarding Edwards and the “Edwards Bright Line Rule” for questioning a suspect.
- Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477
- State v. McLean, 205 N.J. 438, 16 A.3d 332 (N.J. 2011)
An officer makes a motor vehicle stop and a drug sniffing dog arrives to assist. During the exterior sniff, the police dog indicates on the car and then puts its paws up on the vehicle. The defendant is claiming that the dog did an unlawful search of the vehicle by placing it’s paws on the car. The Idaho Supreme Court agreed. This may now be heading to the United States Supreme Court. This podcast explores the case and information.
Case Citation: State v. Dorff, 526 P.3d 988 (Idaho 2023)
On July 4, 2023, a truck driver was being stopped by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The incident led to a pursuit. Upon stopping, Ohio troopers were giving commands to the driver when an canine officer from the Circleville Police Department deployed his canine. The video has attracted a lot of nationwide attention. Jim Harris, … Continue reading Episode 18: Police K9 Deploys on Truck Driver →
Communication in an organization is difficult at all levels. Understanding the generational differences is one key factor in improving relationships and building morale. This is the first of many conversations about this topic.
A recent off-duty situation regarding a police chief stirs up controversy. Officers being stopped are now questioning if they should or shouldn’t identify themselves. Officers utilizing discretion when dealing with officers are second-guessing if their agency will back them up when they let an officer go for a minor violation. This podcast will address the issue and discuss these items.
Resources:
- https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/05/us/tampa-police-chief-mary-oconnor-resigns/index.html
- https://www.foxnews.com/us/tampa-police-chief-mary-oconnor-resigns-video-shows-lashing-badge-during-traffic-stop
Miranda Warnings seem basic. They are stated loud and clear in TV shows and movies. However, the waters are getting muddy with when and how they should be provided to suspects. Recent case law decisions out of New Jersey clarified some issues with regard to what the court will be reviewing when you are dealing … Continue reading Episode 15: Did the Cops Need to Given Miranda? →
In this episode, J. Harris Instructors hit upon a common area that is brought up in our open discussion forums of our Command Series Courses. The Toxic employee is a cancer to the organization. They believe they are better than others and superior to their supervisors. This episode discusses those issues and tactics to deal … Continue reading Episode 14: The Toxic Employee →
In this episode, Jim Harris and Phil Rizzo explore morale within the law enforcement profession. This topic is a hot button item in all agencies across the US and was brought up again while on the road teaching one of the J. Harris Command Series Level 1: Developing First Line Supervisors courses.
There are a lot of questions regarding the “search” of a motor vehicle. Especially when it comes to just doing a “frisk” of a vehicle. This podcase discusses the Best Practices for all States across the US regarding this specific topic. As we know, your own department policy and procedure may be different from the … Continue reading Episode 12: Frisk of a Motor Vehicle →
The legalization of marijuana has now begun to impact the entire United States. As the legalization spreads, it creates situations in which law enforcement officers can get into trouble for accidentally violating a citizen’s rights based upon old and outdated training instead of learning new techniques to deal with this evolving trend. This podcast episode … Continue reading Legalized Marijuana: What Cops Can & Can’t Do →
Although the laws throughout the United States vary, there is a big controversy regarding when officers can request identification from citizens. This podcast discusses the controversy surrounding this issue and what may or may not be done when you want to request identification from a citizen.
This segment deals with Merit Promotions. Since the revitalization of this program has begun in Chicago Police Department, it has sparked debate around the country. Do Merit Promotions really introduce well qualified and diverse leaders? Listen to our discussion on the topic and decide for yourself.
Our interview with Dr. Laura King on her perspective into officer safety and mental health.
Discussion about the ongoing debate regarding facial recognition use by law enforcement.
In this episode, we continue to discuss use of force issues in America. This reviews Implicit Bias, Civilian Review Boards, Early Intervention Programs, etc.
We sit down with Dr. George Peters, licensed clinical psychologist and talk about the ins and outs of the entry-level psychological evaluation process. What do you need to know? How can this fit into your agency’s evaluation process? What will the police psychologist do for you; and what can’t they do?
This is the first of a series on law enforcement use of force. This episode focuses on the public’s perception of police use of force, the realities of the law, and where the two views differ. We discuss the relevant case law, recent publicized decisions of some departments to declare the use of deadly force as “last resort”, and how that can lead to unintended consequences further down the line.
This is an issue with multiple points and areas; and to try to cover all the aspects of use of force in just one show would be impossible. Our hope is that by looking at all aspects of this critically important issue; solutions can be found.
USA Today article on use of force in California:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/08/20/california-new-police-use-force-law-significant-change/2068263001/
*Changes REASONABLE to NECESSARY
*Is this dangerous?
*Emphasis will be on crisis resolution and DE-escalation
Campaign Zero:
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/force
*Key points:
*Emphasize training in de-escalation
*Mandates minimum force needed at all times
*Deadly force only when there is IMMINENT threat to life
*Mandated reporting of use of force
*Mandate medical equipment and training
NOT ALLOWED:
High speed chases unless violent felonies
Shooting at moving vehicles
Allowing other officers to use excessive force in their presence
Camden County PD changes their view on use of force:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/08/21/police-must-first-do-no-harm-how-one-nations-roughest-cities-is-reshaping-force-tactics/?noredirect=on
*Similar direction to California, in a very high crime rate city
*New Jersey very stringent to start with regarding use of force
*Will there be a change culturally?
This episode was recorded LIVE at the Police and Security Expo in Atlantic City, NJ! We talk with Captain (ret.) Andrea Craparotta and her new program in Middlesex County, using history classes to integrate law enforcement with high-schoolers, discussing key issues in the Constitution and law, and improving understanding and relations on both sides.
The program is called Educated Encounters, and it has the potential to go far beyond the concept of the School Resource Officer (SRO) and impact how our young people and police work together and understand one another.
You can find Andrea’s program at:
https://educatedencounters.com
If you’re interested in bringing Educated Encounters to your school system, contact Andrea at:
andrea@educatedencounters.com
For our first episode of LEO Radio, we wanted to talk to the applicants, the future of the profession!
What do you need to know about the hiring process? What can help you rise above the competition, or sink your chances at your dream career?
We draw on the experience of cops who have supervised and managed hiring processes, and we share the tips, tricks, and strategies that top applicants use to get where they want to be!