LEO Round Table, April 22, 2026

S11E078, Prosecutor Charges ICE Agent But Neglects To Charge Reporters Attackers School shooting in Turkey leaves multiple dead and injured. Prosecutor charges ICE agent but neglects to charge reporter’s attackers. City fires whistleblower officer who complained against top brass. Armed suspect shot during tense encounter with police. LEO Roundtable: Accountability, Tactics, and the "Deadly Month" of April LEO Roundtable: S11E078 Law enforcement perspectives on school shootings, political prosecutions, and whistleblower ethics. The Minnesota ICE Controversy Hennepin County charges ICE Agent Gregory Morgan Jr. with felony assault for a highway confrontation, while failing to charge attackers of reporter Savannah Hernandez. Discussion centers on "political prosecution" and selective accountability. Turkey School Shooting An 8th grader (son of a former cop) utilized his father's arsenal to kill 4 and injure 20. Highlights the failure of strict gun laws in Turkey and the need for perimeter security over interior-only focus. The Whistleblower's Cost Officer Spencer Lowe fired after reporting his Chief for deleting felony charges against a fellow high-ranking officer (OVI arrest). Explores the "Blue Wall of Silence" vs. constitutional duty. Ethics is not always black and white... Am I willing to lose my job to do the right thing? — Dr. Joel Schultz Key Concepts #OfficerSafety#LEOSA#RuleOfLaw#TacticalAwareness#InternalAffairs Tactical Brief Buffalo 7-Eleven: Robber more prepared than responding officers. Radio Discipline: Excessive swearing vs. calm "flow" state. Preparation: "Head on a swivel" even when retired. Host: Chip DeBlanc | Guest: Dr. Joel Schultz 45 min read/listen Executive Summary This episode of the LEO Roundtable, hosted by Chip DeBlanc with guest Dr. Joel Schultz, analyzes a surge in international school violence, the controversial felony charging of a Minnesota ICE agent, and a high-profile whistleblower case in Ohio. The discussion emphasizes tactical preparedness, the complexities of "professional courtesy," and the heightened risks associated with the month of April for law enforcement. 1. International Crisis: The Turkey School Shootings The session opened with a somber analysis of two school shootings in Turkey occurring within a 48-hour window. The most recent involved an eighth-grade student at Acar Kalac Middle School who killed four people—including a teacher and three students—and injured 20 others before being killed. Investigations reveal the shooter was the son of a former police officer and utilized his father’s "arsenal," entering the campus with five firearms and seven magazines in a backpack. Dr. Schultz noted the irony of these events occurring in a nation with exceptionally strict firearm licensing and background checks. Despite these laws, approximately 90% of weapons in Turkey remain unlicensed, and the country has become a hub for arms trafficking due to its geography. The panel argued that these incidents demonstrate that "knee-jerk" gun control legislation often fails to prevent mass casualty events when compared to effective security perimeters and early warning signs in school parking lots. Incident Profile: Acar Kalac Middle School 4 Deceased 20 Injured 5 Firearms Note: The shooter was an 8th-grade student and the son of a former police officer. This was the second campus shooting in Turkey within 48 hours. 2. Legal Double Standards: The ICE Agent Prosecution The panel criticized Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty for filing felony second-degree assault charges against ICE Agent Gregory Donald Morgan Jr. following a February highway confrontation. While the prosecutor alleges Morgan pointed a gun at two victims from a rented SUV, the agent maintains he feared for his safety and believed the individuals were "agitators" profiling federal agents. The hosts highlighted the disparity in justice, noting that charges have yet to be filed against individuals who assaulted Turning Point USA reporter Savannah Hernandez during a recent ICE protest. The discussion touched on the "dehumanization" of ICE agents by political activists, which may lead citizens to feel justified in harassing or harming law enforcement. A nationwide warrant has been issued for Agent Morgan, who faces up to seven years in prison per count. 3. Ethics and Whistleblowing: North Royalton, Ohio A significant portion of the discussion focused on the firing of Officer Spencer Lowe and the demotion of Sergeant FloAnn Rybicki in North Royalton. The disciplinary actions followed a whistleblower complaint filed by Lowe after he arrested a Deputy Chief from a neighboring agency for OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired). Lowe alleged that his own Chief and a Lieutenant deleted felony charges from the department’s records management system. Although an independent investigation cleared the brass of "wrongdoing" by citing prosecutorial direction, the FOP has rejected these findings as a "paid defense" of the administration. Dr. Schultz shared his own experiences of being dismissed for refusing to grant "professional courtesy" to well-connected individuals, emphasizing that the cost of honesty in law enforcement can often be one's career. Tactical Alert: The "April Effect" Historically, April is one of the deadliest months for law enforcement and mass casualty events in the U.S. Waco Siege (April 19) Oklahoma City Bombing (April 19) Columbine High School (April 20) "We need to really have our eyes open in law enforcement in April." — Dr. Joel Schultz 4. Tactical Review: Buffalo 7-Eleven Shooting The episode concluded with a critique of bodycam footage from a Buffalo 7-Eleven robbery. The hosts observed a lack of tactical discipline, noting that one officer ran through a parking lot without cover while screaming into the radio, appearing to "lose it" under pressure. Dr. Schultz emphasized that officers must never "casually walk" into a convenience store or bank without the expectation of a crime in progress, regardless of whether a call was dispatched. Key Data Turkey Shooting: 4 dead, 20 injured (4 in critical condition); shooter carried 5 firearms and 7 magazines. Minnesota Case: Agent Morgan faces 2 counts of 2nd-degree assault; each carries up to 7 years in prison; bail set at $100,000. Whistleblower Case: Officer Lowe was terminated and Sgt. Rybicki was demoted to officer with a 2-year promotion ban. To-Do / Next Steps Law enforcement officers should maintain a heightened state of "head on a swivel" awareness throughout the remainder of April due to historical trends of violence. Officers seeking to report internal misconduct or "improprieties" without fear of repercussion are encouraged to use the newly relaunched leoaffairs.ch. Agency leaders should review radio discipline protocols to ensure calm and clear communication during high-stress "shots fired" incidents. Retired officers carrying under LEOSA must ensure they have their badge and ID on their person at all times, as professional courtesy is increasingly unreliable. Conclusion The episode highlights a growing trend of "persecution" against officers by political entities and the internal risks faced by those who uphold the law without bias. Whether facing an 8th-grade shooter or a hostile prosecutor, the panel concludes that constant preparation—both mental and physical—is the only safeguard for the modern law enforcement professional.