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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 3H 21M

Force Science: Is It Police Jargon or Real Science?

from Two Cops One Donut · host Sgt. Erik Lavigne, Von Kliem, & Banning Sweatland

Special guest Von Kliem from Force Science, co-host Banning Sweatland, and I are live in-studio. No agenda, just shooting the 💩. The line between what the Constitution allows, what policy prefers, and what humans can do under stress is where the mess—and the truth—lives. We go there. Starting with the Minnesota debate and Barnes v. Felix, we unpack how totality of the circumstances actually works, why “officer-created jeopardy” is a shaky legal anchor, and how courts weigh intrusion against government interests without turning tactics into constitutional mandates.From street-level decisions to courtroom standards, we get precise about probable cause vs reasonable suspicion, consent during knock-and-talks, and how a single detail at a door can flip authority. Then we zoom into the human factor: why additional shots happen after a threat shifts, how fast the brain can—and can’t—stop, and why video evidence routinely misleads. If you’ve ever wondered why a freeze-frame can’t substitute for a first-person vantage point, this conversation spells it out.We widen the lens to federal-state friction, ICE operations, and where the Insurrection Act and Posse Comitatus actually fit. Cooperation and deconfliction protect people; performative standoffs don’t. On the tactics front, we get painfully honest about LVNR, batons, OC/CS, and the training gaps that matter more than people admit. A rapid bodycam breakdown of a stolen-car pursuit and ramp gunfire tests everything we’ve discussed in real time—risk, cover, communication, and the gravity of closing distance under fire.We close by looking ahead: drones and StarChase in pursuits, the trade-offs of remote tracking, and why clear, predictable standards plus human performance science are the foundation of honest accountability. If you’re a cop, a lawyer, or a curious citizen, you’ll leave with sharper tools to judge fast decisions fairly.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves tough conversations, and drop a review with one takeaway you want us to dive deeper on next time.send us a message! [email protected] the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! [email protected]🔗 Visit us at  TwoCopsOneDonut.com & https://www.thedonut.tv/📧 Contact us at [email protected] 🎧 Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music at “2 Cops 1 Donut”Donate Here: https://buymeacoffee.com/twocopsonedonut 🔔 *Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on law enforcement and community safety!*  💬 *Join the conversation in the comments below!*#TwoCopsOneDonut #PublicSafety #ErikLavigne #firtsresponders Our partners: Ghost Patch: tell them Two Cops One Donut sent you and get free shipping on Flex Shield orders!  GhostPatchCustoms.com Insight LPR license plate recognition technology provides 24/7 real-time insight for homes, businesses and neighborhoods. Protect what matters most! Visit https://insightlpr.com/ Retro Rifle: Official Clothing of Two Cops One Donut. Hawaiian Shirts, Guns, and Pop-Culture! head to Retro-Rifle.com tell them we sent ya! 

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Special guest Von Kliem from Force Science, co-host Banning Sweatland, and I are live in-studio. No agenda, just shooting the 💩. The line between what the Constitution allows, what policy prefers, and what humans can do under stress is where the mess—and the truth—lives. We go there. Starting with the Minnesota debate and Barnes v. Felix, we unpack how totality of the circumstances actually works, why “officer-created jeopardy” is a shaky legal anchor, and how courts weigh intrusion against g...

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