LEAP speakers addressed issues such as qualified immunity. Organizations including the CATO Institute, the NY Daily News, and the TimesUnion sought our perspective in addressing how qualified immunity hurts law enforcement. Governing Magazine quoted several of our speakers on the issue, and referenced the sign-on letter LEAP presented to Congress calling for accountability in the profession. Lastly, the Washington Post cited LEAP in addressing the exorbitant cost to taxpayers of repeated police misconduct.

The voice of LEAP echoed through the news cycle on many other issues too. PR Newswire acknowledged LEAP as part of a coalition championing successful reforms to the probation system in Florida. The TimesUnion cited LEAP in its discussion of a senate hearing on parole system changes to help elderly inmates. The Crime Report cited a study conducted by LEAP speaker Chief Brandon Del Pozo (Fmr.), on how police are natural allies in the fight against drug abuse. Chief Del Pozo was also interviewed by NPR on the meritless concerns over rainbow fentanyl. A key newsletter in homeland security preparedness cited LEAP’s support of the Facial Recognition Act, advising strong limits on the use of facial recognition by law enforcement. The Chicago Tribune credited LEAP for consulting with Evanston, Illinois council members on their process for hiring a new police chief. And longtime LEAP speaker Chief Norm Stamper (Ret.) spoke with USAToday addressing the perceived rise in the number of attacks on police. Stamper referred to dozens of professions more dangerous than policing and cautioned that paranoia on the job can risk officer safety. Support these credible experts today!

LEAP speakers also addressed issues such as the potential impact, particularly in Black communities, on proposed federal menthol bans, an issue that mirrors LEAP’s long-held stance on the War on Drugs. Several key media outlets helped amplify our voice against tobacco bans in favor of policies that educate consumers instead.of prohibit the use, which does not prevent it – policies actually based in public safety, including Politico, The LATimes, the PR Newswire (a distributor of press releases around the globe), and USA Today. 

Deputy Chief Wayne Harris (Ret.) wrote an OpEd for NY Daily News arguing for the need to end predatory court fees on the basis they criminalize living in poverty and exacerbate racial disparities within our justice system.

Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey (Ret.) wrote an OpEd for the L.A. Times in favor of legislation repealing discriminatory loitering laws in CA.

Chief Tom Synan appeared on NowThis about his efforts to change the conversation and public perception around addiction.

Sgt. Terry Blevins (Fmr.) wrote an OpEd for the Arizona Mirror debunking many of the pervasive myths blocking smart sentencing reform in Arizona.

Lt. Diane Goldstein (Ret.) wrote an OpEd for the Daily Beast praising President Biden's decision to issue executive pardons for those convicted of federal marijuana offenses and urging the administration to move forward with full legalization.