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LEO Radio Podcast

LEO Radio is a law enforcement podcast focused on the real issues shaping today’s profession. Episodes cover leadership, supervision, legal updates, critical incidents, officer wellness, technology, training, community trust, and the changing expectations facing public safety professionals. Brought to you by the J. Harris Academy of Police Training, LEO Radio provides practical conversations and real-world insight for officers, supervisors, command staff, trainers, and public safety leaders. Learn

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Episode 36: Smarter Cities, Safer Streets — The...

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2026/09/04

Episode 36 dives into the rapidly evolving world of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and smart city technology.Jim Harris sits down with Malik Ekin from Ekin Smart City Solutions to discuss how modern law enforcement agencies are using connected technology to improve public safety, strengthen investigations, and make smarter operational decisions. But this conversation goes far beyond the technology itself. We explore the real issues agencies need to be thinking about: privacy, policy,

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Episode 35: Tactical Calm-Using Breath and...

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2026/07/17

It's 3am, and you're on duty. Suddenly, you're thrust into a dynamic situation; one that may be life or death. Your equipment is ready, your training has prepared you to respond. But what about your nervous system? Will you be able to mentally handle the immediate challenge? And will you be prepared to handle what comes next?In this episode, Jim talks with Jennifer Schwester of jennyzenyoga.com. Jennifer is a yoga instructor, and the spouse and mother of emergency responders. They discuss the

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Episode 34: Marijuana and Modern Policing: Developing...

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2026/06/23

The legal landscape surrounding marijuana continues to evolve, creating significant challenges for law enforcement agencies across the United States Whether your agency is in a state where marijuana remains prohibited or one where recreational cannabis is fully legal, police executives, command staff, policy writers, labor representatives, and risk managers must understand the implications of this rapidly changing area of law.

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Episode 33: HOA Enforcement vs. Law Enforcement:...

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2026/06/15

When does a neighborhood problem become a police matter—and when is it simply an HOA enforcement issue?In this episode of LEORadio, I sit down with Mike Polulak of Polulak Law to discuss some of the most common community association and HOA-related issues that frequently generate calls for police service. Drawing from real-world examples, we explore the challenges faced by law enforcement officers, HOA boards, property managers, and residents when dealing with disputes involving parking, traffic

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