Your Leo Nation
Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett is launching the “Your Leo Nation Podcast” to shine positive light on the law enforcement community and dispel media-driven narratives about this noble profession.
Episodes
Operation Trojan Horse: Immigration Raids, Legal Controversies, and Law Enforcement In this episode of Your Leo Nation, Mark Garrett dives into the recent Operation Trojan Horse immigration raid in Los Angeles and the controversial reactions it received. He explores the legal actions taken by Mayor Karen Bass and discusses the implications of federal raids. Additionally, the episode covers a range of law enforcement issues, includi...
Evolution of Law Enforcement: Perspectives from Retired CHP Officers
Join us for an insightful discussion with retired California Highway Patrol officers Kevin Baxter and Mark Gomez. We cover a range of topics including the impact of politics on law enforcement, the evolution of policing over the last 40 years, the role of field training officers, and experiences with female officers in the CHP. How have shifts to 12-hour schedules...
Shocking Release: Illinois Judge Frees Murder Suspect Under SAFE-T Act! In this episode, Chief Mark Garrett delves into a shocking case from Illinois where a suspect accused of decapitating a woman was released under the Illinois SAFE-T Act. Garrett discusses the implications of the Act, the controversies surrounding the case, and the reactions from public officials. He questions the logic behind the release, explores the effective...
The Rule of Law Starts with Us:
In this episode of Your LEO Nation, we tackle the importance of the rule of law starting with individual citizens and explore the harmful impacts of falsifying crime reports. Featuring discussions on the Jussie Smollett hoax, a recent case in Allentown, PA involving a false noose report, and another incident in Los Angeles where a woman falsely claimed ICE kidnapped her, this episode examines how suc...
Controversial Topics: Alligator Alcatraz, Immigration & The Glasshouse Raid In this episode, we delve into several explosive topics, including the infamous Alligator Alcatraz detention center, comparisons to Nazi camps, and the recent raid on a California cannabis farm involving child labor and illegal immigration. Why are certain historical comparisons considered insulting? What really happened at the Glasshouse Farms raid and...
This Episode, I discuss the devastating flooding in Texas and the criticism of law enforcement officers over the recent weekend. I condemn the Southern California Deputy Mayor's call for gang intervention against ICE agents, providing background on the violent 18th Street gang. I highlight the increased attacks on ICE agents, the rhetoric from some Democrat representatives calling for violent resistance, and recent incidents of vio...
National Guard Deployment Controversy and Leadership Failures in California
In this episode of Your LEO Nation, Chief Mark Garrett addresses recent national and international events. Did the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals support President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles? How did Governor Gavin Newsom handle the riots and state emergencies? What are the implications of Newsom's past controversies and Mayor K...
National Security & ICE Operations: An In-Depth Discussion with Sam Faddis | Your LEO Nation Join Chief Mark Garrett in this episode of Your LEO Nation as he engages in a profound discussion with retired CIA Operations Officer Sam Faddis. They delve into the recent ICE operations in Southern California, the challenges posed by sanctuary states, and the impact of federal actions on local enforcement. The conversation expands to ...
From New Orleans To Milwaukee, there's plenty of shame to go around.
What do the New Orleans jail escape and a Wisconsin judge have in common? You might be surprised.
Our guest today is a legendary law enforcement leader and innovator. Gordon Graham is a 33 year veteran of one of America's largest police agencies. During his time in uniform, he obtained his law degree and became known throughout the law enforcement community as a leader in risk management and development of training systems. He may be best known as a cofounder of Lexipol, a company designed to standardize policy, procedure and t...
Who Cares What The Law Says?
Two double murders may be paroled because a judge feels good about how they've behaved since the commission of the crime.
A Wisconsin judge interferes with the law instead of ruling on it.
The New York State Attorney General "mistakenly" documents her primary residence as Virginia instead of her home in New York.
When we discuss the rule of law, we usually focus on police officers enforcing local, stat...
Sheriff Bianco's Bold Blueprint for California: Addressing Crime, Homelessness, and Education.
Riverside County, California Sheriff Chad Bianco has been a massive force for positive change within his agency.
After three decades of public service in law enforcement, he now has his sights set on bringing that same type of change to the State of California.
Sheriff Bianco has announced his candidacy for California Governor. The Sheriff...
The massive security breach surrounding the firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro"s residence should be a warning to law enforcement agencies throughout the country that systems, training and procedures must be followed. What went wrong at the governor's mansion on April 13th?
Marcelo Arrue, a seasoned law enforcement officer, with years of specialized training and experience in personal and site security joins us to of...
In 2024, the democrats suffered a devasting presidential election loss. Two of the top issues were immigration and border security. Now we have a U.S. Senator from Maryland making every effort to return an illegal alien gang member to the United States after being deported to his home country of El Salvador. Is this the political hill democrats really want to die on?
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva discusses his new book, "Sheriff, Holding The Thin Blue Line In A Deep Blue State."
If you have not read this book, you don't know Alex Villanueva and his incredible path en route to becoming a change agent for the largest sheriff's department in the nation. On this episode he provides insight to not only the challenges he faced, but the tremendous successes he realized during his t...
Surviving the Miami FBI Shootout: Ed Mireles' Story of Perseverance and Bravery
Join us for an extraordinary episode of Your LEO Nation as retired chief Mark Garrett interviews former FBI Special Agent Ed Mireles, the hero of the Miami FBI Shootout on April 11, 1986.
Discover the riveting details of the day Ed and his team faced two of the most dangerous criminals in American history.
How did they end up in a five-minute gun battle...
Did an LAPD Officer shoot and kill a 911 caller because the caller was a "trans sex worker?" One certainly might get that impression depending on what headline you read. Take a look and decide for yourself.
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins us to discuss the unprecedented federal prosecution of LASD Deputy Trevor Kirk for his use of pepper spray while arresting a non compliant robbery suspect. Villanueva also sheds light on the complete failure of the same department’s computer aided dispatch (CAD) system and provides details of his attempts to upgrade the system, but was met with deaf ears by the Los Angeles Cou...
The recent Southern California fires were the most devastating and costly in United States history. At least 29 people lost their lives in the catastrophe. However, the number of lives saved by unsung heroes in law enforcement and other emergency services is in the hundreds and possibly thousands. Two of those heroes are Corporal Barry Glockson and Officer Pedro Sanchez of the Pasadena Police Department. They share their recollecti...
Inside the CIA: Exposing Corruption and Rebuilding America's Intelligence Join retired chief Mark Garrett as he welcomes former CIA operations officer Sam Faddis to Your Leo Nation. They discuss in depth the internal corruption of the CIA, the Trump administration's recent buyout offer to CIA employees, and the steps needed to rebuild effective human intelligence. They also touch on significant topics like DOJ terminations, the pol...
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