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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 49 MIN

Retired LAPD Lieutenant:  “Ending Qualified Immunity Will Improve Policing”

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What can we do to bring accountability to policing for the sake of both the public and police officers themselves? Today, we’re talking with special guest Jeff Wenniger, a retired LAPD Lieutenant who spent more than 30 years in law enforcement and is now an advocate for how to rethink law enforcement—grounded in trust, integrity, and true community partnership. We’re also joined by IJ senior attorney Patrick Jaicomo, who leads IJ’s efforts to dismantle the legal doctrines that block accountability for police officers and other officials.  Today we talk with Jeff and Patrick about why policing needs more accountability, what cops really think about qualified immunity, and how we can make policing better for everyone.  https://youtu.be/mH4bl_e3w8g Guests Jeff Wenninger Retired LAPD Lieutenant, Nationally Recognized Law Enforcement Expert, and Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC Patrick Jaicomo Senior Attorney Americans Against Qualified Immunity We are a grassroots movement of Americans from all walks of life working to ensure that if we must follow the law, then government workers must follow the Constitution. Join the Movement Become a Monthly Donor Are you looking for a rewarding and consistent way to support IJ’s work?  Become a member of our Merry Band of Monthly Donors and stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients every month of the year. Donate now

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