Show Notes:In this episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Host Attorney Eric Daigle sits down with Chief Donna McNamara of the Stoughton Police Department, Massachusetts. They discuss her extensive career, leadership philosophy, and the evol

Law Enforcement Insights with 'Blue Bloods' Star Gregory Jbara

May 3rd, 2024 34m 18s

Episode Overview:In this engaging episode of the Guardian Mindset podcast, host Attorney Eric Daigle catches up with Gregory Jbara at the FBI LEEDA 2024 Annual Executive Training Conference. Known for his role in the popular TV series "Blue Bl

Redefining Crisis: The 'Excited Delirium' Misnomer

Jan 24th, 2024 34m 39s

Episode Overview: In this episode, Attorney Eric Daigle provides a detailed exploration of "excited delirium," a term with deep roots in law enforcement and medical fields, now facing significant scrutiny. He delves into its historical backgrou

Navigating the Public Duty Doctrine in Law Enforcement

Dec 19th, 2023 35m 18s

Episode Summary:In this compelling episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Attorney Eric Daigle returns to further explore the intricate concept of duty of care in law enforcement, with a special focus on the public duty doctrine. Bui

Exploring the Duty of Care in Law Enforcement

Dec 13th, 2023 40m 44s

Episode Summary:Hosted by Attorney Eric Daigle, this episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast offers a deep dive into the intricate landscape of duty of care in law enforcement. Attorney Daigle opens with a compelling analysis of the history of

Wellness and Resilience in Law Enforcement

Oct 16th, 2023 40m 13s

Episode Summary: Today, we welcome Dr. Katherine Kuhlman to the Guardian Mindset podcast. As a distinguished police and public safety psychologist, Dr. Kuhlman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our exploration of wellness and resi

The Intersection of Use of Force and Human Factors

Sep 27th, 2023 46m 10s

Episode Summary: Ever contemplated the complexity of decision-making in high-stress, life-changing moments? In this compelling episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted realm of human factors in law enforcement, shedding light on how they d

Climbing the Law Enforcement Ladder

Sep 14th, 2023 46m 40s

Episode Summary:In this captivating episode, we have the privilege of welcoming retired Chief Terri Wilfong, a trailblazing female leader in law enforcement, to share her incredible journey.Terri's story, starting from her humble beginnings i

What is a Threat?

Aug 21st, 2023 44m 20s

EPISODE SUMMARY:Does freedom of speech shield menacing threats? Or does the law have the right to step in when verbal threats instill fear and potential harm? We found ourselves in a labyrinth of these questions in our latest episode, guided b

There’s No One-Trick Pony

Jul 13th, 2023 39m 38s

EPISODE SUMMARY:In this episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Chief Liam Duggan joins host Attorney Eric Daigle for an engaging discussion on the future of law enforcement. Chief Duggan, who has recently assumed the role of chief, shares hi

Keeping the Lens Focused: Adapting to Video Recording in Modern Policing

Jun 19th, 2023 34m 31s

Episode Summary:In this episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Attorney Eric Daigle discusses the intersection of freedom of speech and video recording in law enforcement. Attorney Daigle focuses on the First Amendment rights of citizens to

Exploring the Science of Violence: A Conversation with GTD Scientific

May 23rd, 2023 46m 16s

Episode SummaryIn this podcast episode, Eric invites Geoffrey Desmoulin from GTD Scientific to discuss video analysis and its applications in various fields. He shares his educational background in kinesiology and engineering, which provides h

Lighthouse to the Community: Fostering Understanding Between Law Enforcement and the Public - Featuring FBI LEEDA Executive Director

Apr 24th, 2023 47m 48s

Episode Summary:This episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast features guest Jacques Battiste, the newly appointed Executive Director of FBI LEEDA. Discussing the changing landscape of law enforcement and the need for smarter training and lead

Training, Defensive Tactics, and the New Generation of Officers with Lt. Kevin Dillon (Ret.)

Apr 10th, 2023 52m 9s

Episode Summary:In this episode of The Guardian Mindset Podcast, Attorney Eric Daigle interviews Lieutenant Kevin Dillon (ret). Dillon discusses his background in law enforcement and how he developed the combative arrest control program called

The Truth in Perception: Examining the Impact of Body-Worn Cameras on Memory Recall

Mar 29th, 2023 47m 58s

Episode SummaryExamining the Impact of Body-Worn Cameras on Memory RecallIntroduction:In this episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Eric welcomes Dr. Paul Taylor, an experienced law enforcement research and training expert, back to the sh

Managing Public Protests: Navigating Complexity and Ensuring Preparedness with Captain Spencer Fomby (Ret.)

Mar 22nd, 2023 52m 2s

Managing Public Protests: Navigating Complexity and Ensuring PreparednessEpisode Summary:In this free episode of the Guardian Mindset Podcast, Attorney Eric Daigle and special guest Captain (Ret.) Spencer Fomby discuss the intricacies of mana

Right for Civilians to Record Police with Attorney Mickey Osterreicher

Mar 14th, 2023 43m 17s

Recording police has become a contentious issue in recent years, as civilians seek to hold law enforcement accountable for their actions. In this podcast episode, we explore the right of civilians to record police encounters, and how this pract

Chief Kristen Ziman: Reimagining Blue

Sep 1st, 2022 43m 52s

Eric sits down with Kristen Ziman, now retired Chief of Aurora, Illinois and author of Reimagining Blue: Thoughts on Life, Leadership, and a New Way Forward in Policing. The two share a candid discussion on how Kristen navigated through a 30-ye

Vega v. Tekoh and Miranda Rights

Aug 25th, 2022 25m 6s

Eric dives into the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Vega v. Tekoh. The Supreme Court held that an officer's failure to issue Miranda warnings does not solely provide basis for 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims against police. This episode will highlig

Geofencing, Location Data, and Warrants

Aug 18th, 2022 27m 57s

Attorney Eric Daigle returns to the studio to discuss geolocation data, how it works, and how geofencing is used both commercially and by law enforcement. Eric reviews guiding decisions such as Katz v. United States, Kyllo v. United States, and

ShotSpotter and Terry Stops

Jun 28th, 2022 8m 12s

Continuing with the subject of technology, Attorney Eric Daigle reviews the DC Circuit Court of Appeals decision in United States v. Chauncey Jones (2021). This case involves use of the Shotspotter gunshot detection system to justify a Terry st

US v. Faruq Rose and the Fourth Amendment

Jun 20th, 2022 9m 16s

This week, Attorney Daigle reviews the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals case, US v. Faruq Rose. The case involves a Fourth Amendment claim to suppress evidence of cocaine found through a search of packages addressed to a deceased person.

ALPRs and Expectation of Privacy

Jun 13th, 2022 7m 51s

In this segment, Attorney Daigle continues the discussion on technology by reviewing the 9th Circuit case, United States v. Yang. This case provides some guidance on expectation of privacy in relation to automated license plate readers and the

Technology, Privacy, and Search & Seizure

Jun 6th, 2022 29m 32s

This week, Attorney Eric Daigle dives into the guiding principles and challenges surrounding technology in search and seizure applications. U.S. Supreme Court cases Carpenter v. United States, City of Ontario v. Quon, and United States v. Jones

Clearly Established Law

May 23rd, 2022 25m 57s

In this week's edition of the podcast, Eric responds to a listener's request for clarity on clearly established law and discusses Hyde v. City of Wilcox out of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.