LEO Round Table is an internet based law enforcement talk show. This is episode 70, recorded on 09/05/2016, with the following on-air personalities: Chip DeBlock (Host), Kevin Bouis (Attorney), Bret Bartlett, Bobby Alsip and David D’Agresta. This is a 1-hour show that was broadcast live and added to our YouTube channel. We plan to start broadcasting shows live every Monday evening at 7 pm EST (the 2nd Monday of every month will be at 8 pm EST). In addition to your host, the other panelists (except for Attorney Kevin Bouis) are retired or active law enforcement officers.

Topic 1 concerns the U.S. Congress forming a Policing Strategies Working Group to fix problems between police and African-American communities. Quoted in the story is Rep. Dave Reichert.

Topic 2 concerns Milwaukee County (Wisconsin) Sheriff David Clarke being named “Man of the Year” by the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) in New York. Quoted in the story is National Action Network Northeast Regional Director Kirsten John Foy, retired NYPD Detective Marquez Claxton and PBA President Pat Lynch.

Topic 3 concerns a legislative move in California to increase the charge for concealed weapon permits. The bill was introduced by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty. Quoted in the story is Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez.

Topic 4 concerns Celeste Guap being arrested in Florida. Guap is at the center of a sex scandal involving Oakland (California) and surrounding community police officers.

Topic 5 concerns a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on vehicle pursuits that sides with law enforcement. Taken into account are court rulings in Scott v. Harris and Plumhoff v. Rickard.

Topic 6 concerns former Atlanta (Georgia) Police Officer James Burns being charged with felony murder and other crimes by a grand jury in the death of unarmed motorist Deravis Caine Rogers. Quoted in the story is Attorney Drew Findling and Police Chief George Turner is mentioned.

Topic 7 concerns Canadians Melina Roberge and Isabelle Lagace being arrested for smuggling $23 million in cocaine into Australia while on a cruise ship. Also referenced in the story is Andre Jorge Tamine.

Topic 8 concerns a new policy adopted by NYPD to hide the discipline history of their officers even if there is a public records request. Quoted in the story is Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton. Also referenced in the story is Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo and the deceased Eric Garner.

Topic 9 concerns Georgia Southern University Police Chief Laura McCullough not allowing off-duty and plain clothes (on-duty) officers to carry firearms at football games.

Topic 10 concerns an effort by lawmakers in Chicago (Illinois) to require placing serial numbers on bullets so ammunition can be traced back to a purchaser. Quoted in the story is Rep. Sonya Harper and AMMO Coding Systems CEO Matt Harrington.