Your LEO Nation · With Mark Garrett
4 Officers Killed in Less than 5 Minutes: The Newhall Incident pt 2
· 62 min
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Unraveling the Newhall Incident: Tactical Analysis with Mike Wood Part 2 Shocking Insights into Police Training and Tactics in 1970s Explore the mindset and tactics of officers in the 1970s through a discussion about a real-life incident involving the California Highway Patrol. This episode delves into the dichotomy between routine and high-threat procedures, the evolution of police training, and the cultural impacts on law enforcement behavior. Are we repeating history in modern policing? In part 2, we discuss these issues, officer safety, and the challenges law enforcement faces today. On April 5th, 1970, California Highway Patrol Officers initiated a traffic stop which resulted in one of the most tragic and impactful law enforcement actions in United States history. Mike Wood, the author of "Newhall Shooting, A Tactical Analysis" joins Your Leo Nation to break down what led to the murders of four young CHP Officers and how law enforcement tactics were forever changed throughout the nation.