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LEO Radio is a podcast for law enforcement professionals to keep up with current topics in your profession. LEO Radio is brought to you by the J. Harris Academy of Police Training, www.jharristraining.com.

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Do the police need to advise Mirada during Booking Questions? – NJ V Ruffin

Jan 20 2025 10 mins

Description: Join instructor Joey Sperlazza as he breaks down NJ v Ruffin decided on 1/7/2025. This is an appellate Unpublished opinion that reaffirms a lot of what we already know about the important topic of Miranda. Do we need to advise a subject of their Miranda Rights during booking questions? What do we do if during a formal statement, a defendant says "Well, I want a Lawye

Episode 23: Leadership Series Part 2

Nov 25 2023 57 mins

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 Publish

LEO Radio #23: Extreme Ownership – The Leadership Series Part 1

Nov 05 2023 63 mins

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 re

Episode 21: State v. Sheppard & Miranda

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 a

Episode 20: State v. Maclean

This podcast examines a recent "unpublished" case out of New Jersey regarding the questioning of a suspect and Miranda.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)

Episode 19: Idaho K9 Search Going to US Supreme Court

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 Cou

Episode 18: Police K9 Deploys on Truck Driver

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, Collin Congleton, and Joey Sperlazza examine this incid

Episode 17: Generational Differences & Supervising the Gap

Jan 11 2023 43 mins

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.

Episode 16: Tampa Chief Controversy

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 i

Episode 15: Did the Cops Need to Given Miranda?

Nov 25 2022 34 mins

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 with Miranda and your case. Although these cases stem from New Jersey, t