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Why does a predator sting sometimes end with the suspect walking away? Alex Rosen of Predator Poachers joins Erik Lavigne, Banning Sweatland, and Zoel “Red Dog” Murphy on Two Cops One Donut to discuss what happens between a confrontation on camera and a criminal prosecution. Alex explains how he started at 19, the mistakes that changed his approach, and the work behind the videos. He shares his accounts of repeat offenders, investigations spanning multiple states, and cases that reached lengthy prison sentences. We get into: • Why some police departments embrace civilian evidence while others push back. • The disputes over confessions, Miranda, evidence collection, and state laws. • What Alex changed after two cases of mistaken identity. • The officers and prosecutors he credits with getting results. • How ego, training, and communication affect the relationship between police and the public. The conversation keeps coming back to one question: What needs to change so these cases are handled better? Follow Two Cops One Donut on your podcast app for more conversations about policing, accountability, and the people affected by both. Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCopsOneDonut Know someone who follows predator-catching videos or works in law enforcement? Share this episode with them. Then tell us on YouTube: What should police and civilian groups do differently? Explicit language and detailed discussion of child sexual abuse. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

Can police temporarily disarm a lawfully armed citizen during a traffic stop? Under the right circumstances, yes. But lawful authority is not a blank check, and “officer safety” cannot become a universal answer every time a firearm is present. In this episode, Erik responds to a Texas police officer who argues that officers may frisk a driver, temporarily take a firearm, check whether it is stolen, and return it when the traffic stop is over. Erik agrees that police sometimes have the legal authority to temporarily secure a weapon, but challenges the idea that lawful possession alone makes a cooperative citizen dangerous. The discussion breaks down the difference between: Being armed and being armed and dangerousOfficer safety and officer convenienceA legitimate protective measure and a fishing expeditionLegal authority and professional judgmentTemporarily securing a weapon and launching an unrelated firearm investigationThe episode examines Terry v. Ohio, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, Arizona v. Johnson, Michigan v. Long, Rodriguez v. United States, Texas Government Code § 411.207, and recent Fifth Circuit firearm decisions. Erik also reviews a Jacksonville traffic stop in which officers attempted to remove a compliant driver’s holstered pistol and accidentally shot him. The incident raises a difficult question: can a safety measure create the very danger it was supposed to prevent?  CAN-CO~1  CAN-CO~1 Matt joins the livestream unexpectedly and adds his perspective as a former officer. Together, they argue that police should act decisively when specific facts show danger, but should not punish lawful honesty, treat gun ownership as automatic suspicion, or turn a routine traffic stop into an unrelated investigation. The conclusion is simple: when the facts show danger, act. When those facts are absent, use judgment, give clear instructions, watch behavior, manage access, and do not turn a constitutional right into automatic suspicion. This episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not legal advice. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

A viral Milwaukee police video shows officers taking a handcuffed man to the ground and striking him during a traffic stop. At first glance, the footage looks bad. Then more context emerges: police say the man was armed, the firearm was in the front pocket of his sweatshirt, and officers believed he could still access it. So does that change the use-of-force analysis? In this solo episode, Erik breaks the incident down piece by piece instead of giving the entire encounter one label. He examines the initial stop, the takedown, the reported firearm, the officers’ control of the handcuffed subject, the strikes that followed, and the information the public video still does not show. The discussion also covers objective reasonableness, Graham v. Connor, officer safety, de-escalation, police training, lawful gun possession, accountability, and why a justified action can still be followed by an unjustified one.  MILWAU~1 The central question is simple: does the presence of a firearm change the threat assessment without automatically excusing the force that followed? Erik explains why he believes the takedown was reasonable based on the footage, while the punches raise much harder questions.  MILWAU~1 This episode is not about blindly defending police or automatically condemning them. It is about separating what the video proves, what has been reported, what remains unknown, and what evidence would actually change the conclusion. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

What happens when a father searching for his missing child ends up on the receiving end of police use of force? In this episode of Two Cops One Donut, Sgt. Erik Lavigne is joined by Justin Yarborough of The Donut Shop Podcast and Tom Gandy of The War Locker Show for an unfiltered conversation about policing, accountability, constitutional rights, and real-world bodycam footage. We start in Mena, Arkansas, examining the controversial encounter involving Sgt. Eddie Price and a father involved in a missing-child custody dispute. The panel reviews the footage, questions the level of force used, and discusses what responsible police leadership and accountability should look like. The conversation expands into qualified immunity, whether officers should face harsher consequences for misconduct, and why constitutional education needs to continue long after the police academy. We also examine a questionable speeding stop involving a Cadillac driver who presents vehicle-recorded evidence challenging the officer's radar reading. Finally, the crew conducts blind bodycam reviews involving a stolen-vehicle arrest at an Ohio gas station and a dangerous shooting in Youngstown, Ohio. We pause the footage as events unfold, discuss officer decision-making, and examine tactics, restraint, and critical mistakes. This episode covers: Mena Police Department and Sgt. Eddie Price use-of-force controversyMissing-child custody disputes and police responsibilitiesQualified immunity and police accountabilityConstitutional rights, First Amendment protections, and identification lawsPolice academy standards and continuing legal educationSpeed enforcement, officer discretion, and disputed radar readingsStolen-vehicle takedown and officer safetyYoungstown police shooting and bodycam analysisThe role of civilian oversight in law enforcementWe don't automatically defend the badge, and we don't automatically condemn it. We examine the facts, challenge bad decisions, recognize good policing, and invite disagreement. Warning: This episode contains strong language, adult humor, and discussions of violent incidents. The views expressed belong solely to the individual participants and do not represent their respective agencies or employers. Follow Two Cops One Donut for more police reactions, bodycam breakdowns, and conversations about law enforcement from multiple perspectives. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

A license plate camera can help police find a stolen car. What happens when that same technology is used to look up an ex, follow someone’s movements, or expose information that was supposed to stay protected? Benn Jordan joins Erik Lavigne, Matt Thornton, Banning Sweatland, and Zoel “Red Dog” Murphy on Two Cops One Donut for a candid conversation about Flock Safety, police surveillance, privacy, and accountability. We dig into the vulnerabilities Benn says he uncovered, the fixes he says he has verified, and how camera footage, data brokers, and publicly available information can be pieced together to reveal far more than a license plate. We also get into false alerts, the responsibility to verify a hit, and why recovering stolen vehicles and reducing crime are different measures of success. Benn makes his case for warrants, independent security testing, and public audit logs. Erik explains the value he sees in these tools and the safeguards he believes departments should require. The conversation also covers community input, police drones, hardware authentication, and Benn’s concerns about how constant observation changes everyday life. There’s disagreement, humor, and a willingness to listen. If you’re a cop using this technology or a citizen wondering who has access to your data, this conversation gives you questions worth asking. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

A serious allegation involving someone believed to be a 13-year-old. A confrontation at a Pennsylvania police station. A fist bump, a man allowed to leave, and a response that left people asking: what just happened? In this solo episode of Two Cops One Donut, Erik Lavigne examines JiDion’s encounter with Lewistown police and explains why the response shown in the video bothered him as both a cop and a father. The man was later arrested, and that development belongs in the story. Erik walks through the reported timeline, the department’s explanation, and the questions that remain about the initial response. We discuss probable cause, criminal attempt, concerns about evidence collected during civilian stings, and what officers should do when they need more information or legal guidance. If evidence is missing, who is responsible for getting it? If the law is unclear, who gets called? And what should the public expect when reporting a serious allegation? JiDion deserves credit for bringing attention to the encounter and pushing for answers. That credit can coexist with scrutiny of methods, evidence, and police decision-making. This is a candid conversation about investigative effort, clear communication, and police accountability. The discussion distinguishes reported allegations from established facts and Erik’s opinions about the footage. Credit to JiDion for the encounter footage discussed in this episode. Explicit language. Discussion of allegations involving the sexual exploitation of a minor. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

The deputy who arrested her has been fired. For Natasha Lopez, the fight is far from over. Natasha joins Sgt. Erik Lavigne on Two Cops One Donut following news that Cherokee County, Georgia, deputy Charles Mills was terminated. In this candid conversation, she recounts the home entry, her obstruction arrest, and the alleged online targeting that followed her decision to speak publicly. Lopez alleges that an anonymous Facebook page targeted her and her family through personal information, paid advertisements, and fabricated OnlyFans-style imagery. She describes her efforts to report the posts, get them removed, and demand answers—and explains why the firing brings both vindication and continuing concerns about her safety. Erik offers a working police officer’s perspective on the encounter, investigative decisions, supervision, and the damage alleged misconduct can do to public trust. We discuss: • Natasha’s account of the home entry, search warrant, and arrest • Flock license plate readers, investigative searches, and oversight • Body-camera muting and the handling of misconduct complaints • Alleged online retaliation and its impact on her family • Mills’s firing and why Natasha wants further accountability • The financial and emotional cost of fighting criminal charges • Why supporting good policing includes challenging misconduct At the time of recording, Natasha said her obstruction case remained pending. Follow Natasha on Facebook under Natasha Noble / Noble Socials for her updates. Follow Two Cops One Donut for more conversations about policing, accountability, and the people affected. Recorded October 2, 2026. This episode includes guest allegations and host opinions; allegations are not findings of guilt. Views expressed are those of the speakers, not their agencies or employers. For education and discussion, not legal advice. Contains strong language and discussion of alleged harassment and sexualized image misuse. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

Who is checking the person who can look you up? In this solo episode of Two Cops One Donut, Erik Lavigne examines two separate Pinellas County cases involving former deputies accused of misusing law-enforcement databases for personal reasons. The discussion begins with allegations against Travis Stanton involving a 17-year-old high school student, repeated personal attention, and searches for information about her and her family. Erik explores how a badge changes an interaction, why being polite is not an invitation, and why officers carry the responsibility for maintaining professional boundaries. The episode also examines the separate Karl Gwynne case and the sheriff’s allegations of 381 queries across five databases. Erik discusses what should trigger a review, who should examine suspicious searches, and how departments can protect public privacy while supporting legitimate police work. Topics include: • Professional boundaries and the power that comes with a badge • Personal curiosity versus a legitimate investigative purpose • The difference between a policy violation and a criminal offense • License plate readers, privacy, and the limits of the technology • Database audits, supervisory responsibility, and public trust • Accountability after an officer leaves the department These are separate cases discussed as allegations, not convictions. The 381 queries concern Gwynne’s case and are not all described as Flock searches. The episode does not establish license-plate-reader use against the teenager or a stalking charge against Stanton. What would make you trust that sensitive police information is being used responsibly? Join the conversation, follow Two Cops One Donut, and share this episode with someone who cares about effective policing and accountability. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

He thought she was 12. He wore a badge. Is ten years enough? Former Texas DPS trooper Christian Estrada pleaded guilty after attempting to entice someone he believed was a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity. The supposed child was an undercover decoy. His sentence: ten years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. Read the DOJ case summary. In this solo episode of Two Cops One Donut, Erik Lavigne examines the investigation, the digital evidence and the sentence—and explains why he believes ten years falls short. Should officers who deliberately commit crimes face harsher punishment because of the public trust placed in them? The conversation covers: The undercover operation across Reddit, Telegram and Snapchat.Criminal intent, substantial steps and attempt law when the supposed child is fictitious.The ten-year sentence, lifetime supervision and unanswered questions about the sentencing record.The difference between an ethical breach of trust and a specific sentencing enhancement.The FBI investigation, Texas DPS’s response and what meaningful transparency should look like.Erik also talks with the live audience about practical police training, report writing, qualified immunity, officer liability insurance and the show’s fundraiser for injured officer Roberto Ortiz. What should the punishment accomplish—and should wearing a badge raise the standard? Listen, then share your reasoning in the comments on the Two Cops One Donut YouTube channel. Follow the podcast and share it with someone who sees policing differently. Recorded live September 29, 2026. Strong language and discussion of child sexual exploitation. Intended for adult audiences. Commentary is for educational and entertainment purposes, not legal advice. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

Qualified immunity is one of the most misunderstood and controversial doctrines in American policing. Does it actually protect good officers making reasonable decisions, or has it become a barrier that keeps legitimate civil-rights claims from ever reaching a jury? In this episode of Two Cops One Donut, Sgt. Erik Lavigne sits down with civil-rights attorney Brandon Grable of Clearly Established for an in-depth discussion on what qualified immunity actually is, what it is not, and whether law enforcement really needs it. Joining the conversation are retired law enforcement officers Matt Thornton, Zoel “Red Dog” Murphy, and Banning Sweatland. The discussion breaks down qualified immunity without the usual slogans, including the “clearly established law” standard, why a constitutional violation can occur while an official still receives immunity, the difference between qualified immunity and Graham v. Connor’s objective-reasonableness standard, indemnification and who actually pays civil judgments, the difference between civil and criminal accountability, First Amendment cases, police training, the role of the courts, and what could replace qualified immunity if it disappeared. Brandon also explains why eliminating qualified immunity would not eliminate the protections officers receive when their actions are objectively reasonable, and Erik openly challenges several assumptions he previously held about why officers need the doctrine. By the end of the nearly three-hour conversation, Erik reaches a conclusion he did not expect when the episode began. This is not a pro-police versus anti-police debate. It is a long-form attempt to understand how qualified immunity actually works, why critics believe it is fundamentally broken, what legitimate protections police officers still need, and how citizens should be able to seek accountability when government violates constitutional rights. If you have ever heard someone say “qualified immunity protects bad cops,” “abolishing qualified immunity will bankrupt police officers,” or “qualified immunity prevents officers from being criminally charged,” this episode is designed to separate the myths from the actual legal questions. Educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be considered legal advice. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

A disputed home entry. An obstruction arrest. Then allegations that the arresting deputy targeted the homeowner online. What happened to Natasha Lopez, and what should police accountability look like when a citizen’s complaint becomes personal? Sgt. Erik Lavigne examines the Cherokee County, Georgia, case through the reported timeline, the sheriff’s explanation, Lopez’s account, and questions from the live audience. The discussion covers the deputy’s entry into her home, the search for her son’s cellphone, and allegations involving an anonymous Facebook page. We dig into: • Warrantless home entry, protective sweeps, and claims of urgency • The difference between challenging an officer and criminal obstruction • Body-camera audio, missing evidence, and what supervisors should investigate • Alleged online retaliation and misuse of sensitive information • Police discretion, traffic-stop exit orders, identification, and lawful gun ownership • What meaningful accountability and an independent investigation should look like Erik brings his policing perspective while acknowledging unanswered questions and revisiting assumptions as the conversation develops. What fact would change your mind? Listen, weigh the arguments, and share this episode with someone who sees it differently. Follow Two Cops One Donut on your podcast app and subscribe on YouTube to join future live conversations. 00:00 Introduction and disclaimer 01:43 Introducing the Natasha Lopez case 05:56 The arrest and competing accounts 08:11 Allegations of online targeting 10:07 Reviewing Lopez’s account and encounter footage 12:37 Home entry, warrants, and urgency 25:35 TCOD merchandise preview 31:19 Protective sweeps and a supervisor’s review 41:51 What exactly was the obstruction? 46:47 Alleged retaliation and officer accountability 54:57 Investigating misconduct complaints 01:00:14 What should happen next? 01:10:57 Final takeaways 01:16:49 Upcoming guest conversations Recorded September 23, 2026. This discussion reflects information available during the livestream. Allegations are not findings of guilt. The host is a police officer, not a journalist. For education and discussion, not legal advice. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

Police thought he was fleeing. His Tesla footage helped tell a different story. Could the situation have been sorted out before it became a nearly two-year criminal case? On this solo episode of Two Cops One Donut, Erik Lavigne examines Kevin Finley’s Winter Springs, Florida, arrest and acquittal. Erik explains why he can understand the officer’s initial interpretation while questioning the assumptions behind it—and what should happen when new evidence challenges an officer’s account. We discuss unmarked traffic stops, driver awareness, supervisor review, and how ego can get in the way of reconsidering a decision. Then we turn to Marc Fogle’s death in Clark County, Washington, and his family’s $27 million tort claim. The discussion examines reporting on a struggle over the deputy’s gun, disputed body-camera interruptions, and why evaluating force and preserving evidence are separate responsibilities. Erik also explains how conversations with viewers changed his position on muting body cameras. His preference: record throughout the call and protect sensitive information through redaction afterward. That leads to a debate about accidental shutoffs, officer privacy, and recording an entire shift. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome and show disclaimer 03:47 What would change your mind? Mailbox searches and context 11:09 Bodycam muting versus redaction 19:33 Kevin Finley: the Tesla footage and acquittal 22:34 Should unmarked police cars make traffic stops? 33:06 What supervisors should check after an arrest 40:27 Officer ego and police training 51:22 Reconsidering an arrest before doubling down 59:06 Marc Fogle and the Clark County claim 01:10:37 Camera interruptions: accident or intentional shutoff? 01:13:16 How viewers changed Erik’s position on muting 01:26:11 Recording every call versus recording an entire shift 01:28:30 Requests for a supervisor: policy and follow-through 01:32:22 What a meaningful public explanation should include What evidence would change your mind—and what should a department explain when a case raises serious questions? Watch the full video and join future livestreams on YouTube at Two Cops One Donut. Subscribe and bring your perspective to the conversation. Contains strong language and discussion of fatal violence. The Clark County claim contains allegations, not court findings. Commentary reflects the host’s views and is not legal advice. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

Patrick Carr of The Patrick Carr Show joins Two Cops One Donut for a long-form conversation about police, media, accountability, transparency, and how the public decides which version of a story to trust. Lance Fisher of Thin Blue Lie Audits joins as guest co-host alongside regular co-hosts Zoel Murphy and Banning Sweatland.  can-you-trust-the-story_-_-patrick-carr-on-police,-media-&-accountability-Sep-21-2026-restream.txt We get into the problem with forming conclusions from viral clips before the full record is available, what police departments get wrong when communicating controversial incidents, where traditional media and independent creators fall short, and why being willing to admit you were wrong matters. Patrick explains how he approaches breaking stories when he knows additional facts may still emerge.  can-you-trust-the-story_-_-patrick-carr-on-police,-media-&-accountability-Sep-21-2026-restream.txt A major part of the episode focuses on the death of 92-year-old Milagros Ortiz following a collision with an Orlando police vehicle. We discuss the officer’s driving decision, reported emergency-equipment problems, the department’s response, delayed evidence releases, administrative discipline, and the family’s civil lawsuit. Patrick also explains how his own view of the case evolved as additional information became available.  can-you-trust-the-story_-_-patrick-carr-on-police,-media-&-accountability-Sep-21-2026-restream.txt The conversation then expands into one of the most important distinctions in police accountability: criminal liability, administrative discipline, and civil liability are not the same thing. An officer can avoid criminal charges while still violating policy, and civil responsibility can exist independently of either.  can-you-trust-the-story_-_-patrick-carr-on-police,-media-&-accountability-Sep-21-2026-restream.txt We also challenge ourselves as creators. What happens when outrage performs better than nuance? What does media accountability actually look like? And if somebody publishes something wrong, is the answer punishment, or is the better answer more accurate information and a willingness to publicly correct the record? Patrick gives a particularly strong answer on free speech and a free press near the end of his appearance.  can-you-trust-the-story_-_-patrick-carr-on-police,-media-&-accountability-Sep-21-2026-restream.txt This one is less about picking a side and more about asking a better question: What evidence should you have before you decide who was right? Featuring: Patrick Carr, The Patrick Carr Show Lance Fisher, Thin Blue Lie Audits Zoel “Red Dog” Murphy Banning Sweatland Hosted by Erik Lavigne Explicit: Yes There is frequent adult language throughout the episode. Suggested Buzzsprout chapters 00:00 Intro and disclaimer 02:00 Can You Trust the Story? 05:00 Meet Patrick Carr 07:00 Lance Fisher and Thin Blue Lie Audits 13:00 Why Patrick built independent local media 27:00 Viral clips, incomplete information, and confirmation bias 42:00 What police departments get wrong in the first 24 hours 48:00 What traditional media gets wrong 50:00 What independent creators get wrong 57:00 Officer stress, workload, and supervision 1:04:00 The Milagros Ortiz case 1:14:00 Officer responsibility versus fleet responsibility 1:36:00 What matters most to the public? 1:48:00 Criminal vs. administrative vs. civil accountability 1:55:00 What does accountability actually mean? 1:56:00 Media accountability 1:59:00 Should media face consequences for getting stories wrong? 2:01:00 Patrick’s closing thoughts 2:03:00 Patrick exits, conversation continues 2:06:00 Why police communication problems are often self-inflicted 2:18:00 Building community instead of chasing clicks 2:33:00 Final thoughts and guest plugs 2:37:00 Close send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

What happens when the government takes complete control over someone's basic needs and the safeguards meant to protect that person fail? In this episode of Two Cops One Donut, Sgt. Erik Lavigne examines the death of Gary “Bubba” Blair, who died while being held at the Chesterfield County Detention Center in South Carolina. Blair had been found incompetent to stand trial and was awaiting competency-restoration treatment when he died. His family's attorney says the autopsy lists profound dehydration due to deprivation of water as the cause of death and homicide as the manner of death.  We break down the allegations surrounding his confinement, the warning signs that reportedly existed before his death, what investigators should be looking for, where individual responsibility may begin and end, and why changing policy after a tragedy is not the same thing as proving accountability.  Then we turn to a very different case with the same underlying question. Former Stamford police officer Zachary Lockwood is on trial following a fatal 2023 crash that occurred while he was responding to a call originally classified as nonemergency. We discuss emergency-response discretion, the difference between violating policy, making a bad decision and committing a crime, and how much risk is justified when an officer decides to upgrade a response.  Two stories. Two very different uses of government authority. One central question: Who owns the consequences when discretion goes wrong? Two Cops One Donut isn't copaganda and it isn't anti-police outrage. We examine the facts, challenge bad police work, recognize good police work, and have the conversations necessary to make policing better. Follow the podcast and join the conversation. send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!

A badge can start a conversation, but it can’t end it. We spend this morning digging into two stories that look unrelated on the surface and land in the exact same place: authority without oversight always turns into a trust problem. First, we break down a report out of Bloomington, Illinois where an off-duty assistant police chief allegedly flashes his badge, follows two young men, and tries to steer responding officers toward cuffs, phone seizures, towing, and jail over a minor parking issue that escalates after he gets flipped off. We talk through why “contempt of cop” isn’t a real charge, why rank is not probable cause, and where off-duty intervention should stop and on-duty accountability should begin. Then we zoom out to Huntsville, Texas and the debate over automated license plate readers (ALPR), including Flock cameras. I’m not anti-ALPR. I’m pro-controls, pro-audits, and pro-consequences when officers misuse powerful databases. The problem is simple: if a department says “we log every search and audit it every weekday,” what meaningful proof can the public see to verify those safeguards are real without exposing personal data or tipping off active investigations? We walk through the FOIA and public records angle, the cost arguments, and a practical middle ground built on redaction and aggregate reporting. We close by tying both stories to the same standard: good policing should benefit from someone asking, “Show me why.” If you want more conversations like this, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review. What’s your non-negotiable safeguard against abuse of authority? send us a message! [email protected] Support the show Please 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!