Community Education Episodes

In dedication to the service and memory of slain Chicago Police Officer, Areanah Preston, Scott and Shaun discuss the origins and observations of National Police Week, as well as the National Law Enforcement Memorial and ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. National Police Week 2023: https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2023/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Fac...

Chris and Scott are joined by Police Officer and trainer, Jason Lehman to discuss the four key points of his unique Why’d You Stop Me training program that strives to increase transparency and trust while reducing violent encounters between the police and the communities that we serve. Jason Lehman's Bio: https://wysm.org/founder-jason-lehman Why'd You Stop Me website: https://wysm.org/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerh...

On this episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by a Cyber-Security expert to discuss how you can better protect yourself from cybercrime. Our guest breaks down the steps that both organizations and individuals can take to be better protected and prepared in facing the online threats to our personal and financial security. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://in...

In light of the omnipresent active shooter rampages facing our societies, Scott and Shaun are joined by Lieutenant Jason Polinski of 3D Response Systems to discuss some of the changes in both the mindset and infrastructure needed to update the standard active shooter response protocol, Run, Hide, Fight. It's a long overdue talk that doesn't focus on politics or the things we will never be able to completely control, but the things that we can, resulting in a conversation steeped in the successes...

On this quick-hit episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by a former Chicago-area police officer turned Public Safety Labor Attorney, Laura Scarry, for a blunt and honest assessment of the horrific incident surrounding the death of Tyree Nichols in the City of Memphis, Tennessee. The group discusses that although the event has justifiably lead to murder charges against five Memphis Police Officers, there’s also a myriad of other factors to consider regarding culpability and the prevention of futur...

Thanks largely to the effective application of CPR by trained and prepared personnel, American Football Player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills survived his very high profile cardiac arrest. On this episode, we are joined by Firefighter/Paramedic and CPR instructor, Billy Croft of the ACR Moon Shot Podcast to discuss this incident and the importance of knowing basic CPR. If you'd like to become CPR certified, please contact your local Fire Department, EMS Service or hospital to receive details...

Today's discussion centers on how the struggling economy, the deflated value of the U.S. dollar, crime and the holiday season are all macro-level factors that interconnect to make for many more micro-level issues for the police. We also cover a gamut of topics that include; Poverty and race, the national psyche, inflation, pantyhose and Canadian coinage. We are also visited by an American bald eagle. You read that right, so give it a listen. 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstal...

On today’s show, Scott and Shaun shed a little light on campus policing. They discuss their experiences working as cops, both with and for colleges, some of the differences between municipal and campus policing, the Cleary Act and how several other issues related to Public Safety should help influence your decision in selecting an institution of higher learning. 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops...

The boys welcome back Retired Sergeant Bill Meyer of the Flint, Michigan Police Department to talk about some of their four-legged coworkers (and family members) to help raise money for the Flint, Michigan Police Department’s K-9 Unit. As Sergeant Meyer discussed in Episode 18, Flint is an economically challenged city that often relies on alternative sources of revenue to help finance its police department. Police K-9 teams are an essential resource in helping to keep both communities and cops...

The boys of 3CT talk with public relations and marketing expert, Tamrin Olden of TOC Public Relations and Law Enforcement Social , about the importance of controlling an impactful public safety narrative through effective communication with the public and the media. Tamrin also discusses her experience as a Public Information Officer for a California Police agency and guides us through some of the critical steps of crisis communications, often mishandled by law enforcement agencies. She also ex...

On this Quick Hit episode, the boys from 3CT talk about Shaun's return to the street and his fascination with the body worn camera, or as it's commonly known in police circles, the BWC. They also provide some perspectives on how BWC's have enhanced and even protected modern policing, particularly in the realm of citizen complaints, despite widespread initial reservations from many officers.

On this Quick Hit episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by good friend and guest host, Sergeant Kevin Ameiss (Episode 67: Go West, Young Man!) to discuss the increasing incidents of vehicular "Street Takeovers” sweeping the United States. The boys also cover some of the current challenges and tactics being utilized in the prevention and enforcement of these increasingly unsafe and criminal incidents. Check it out!

In light of the often confusing and conflicting media coverage of the recent FBI search warrant on former President Donald Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago, our subject matter expert, Sergeant Scott, takes us through law enforcement's standard process of obtaining and executing a search warrant under the 4th Amendment.

Recently, a 12-member jury delivered a verdict against officers of the Louisville (Kentucky) Metro Police Department's SWAT team. The lawsuit was filed by the officers in 2016 and sought millions of dollars of back pay for "on-call" time, dating back to 2002. The case garnered much attention in the police world based upon its potential impact to work-life balance, as well as the ability to obtain additional compensation for special skills and assignments while in service to their communities. T...

On this week’s show, Chris and Shaun welcome back Retired Chief Tony Pustizzi (Episode 58): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1342087/episodes/9698408 Chief Pustizzi discusses some of the reported leadership issues associated with the tragic school shooting that occurred at the Robb Elementary School on May 24th, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. Chief Pustizzi’s shares his unique and unfortunate experiences in the realm of school shooter response to shed some better light on some of the crisis leadership that ...

This week’s stranger-than-fiction-dispatch finds the boys from 3CT addressing a real-world call involving the unreasonable use of a particularly spicy condiment on a subject’s body part that should normally garner a significant expectation of privacy. The guys then discuss their favorite season- Riot season! The warmer summer weather often lends itself to more civil unrest, with a higher frequency of mass gatherings and the unhinged rhetoric that regularly accompanies modern political disconten...

On this episode, Chris and Shaun discuss their experiences at Podfest 2022 in Orlando, Florida and also how the full story from the tragic Uvalde School Shooting has yet to be told. They also ponder why we can’t seemed to stay focused long enough to present viable solutions, rooted in common sense and cooperation, to better address these problems.

This week, the guys from 3CT discuss the methodology of some of the most common financial scams and how to avoid them. They also offer some insight and experience on how and who the criminals target when committing financial fraud. Tax season in the United States opens an annual window of opportunity for financial criminals worldwide, so this show is a must listen! Check it out and leave us your thoughts at: 3copstalk@gmail.com https://www.justice.gov/archives/stopfraud-archive/elder-fraud-and-f...

In the wake of the recent Oxford Michigan High School shooting, the guys from 3CT are joined by their guests, Retired Chief Tony Pustizzi of the Coral Springs (FL) Police Department and Cyber Crimes Detective Rich Wistocki to discuss some preventive measures to help avoid these tragedies. They examine the need for properly trained and certified School Resource Officers that can effectively interact with school staff, administrators and parents. Also explored are some of Chief Pustizzi’s experien...

If you have ever wondered about stereotypes in the police world, this is the episode for you! The boys attempt to address some of the myths and realities of police personalities- and spare no details. If you’ve ever asked yourself: ⁃ Why are traffic cops always so stiff? ⁃ Are SWAT Officers really as cool as they think they are? ⁃ Do drug cops need all of that facial hair to be legit? ⁃ Why do Homicide Detectives seem to hate everyone but themselves? ⁃ Are police dogs actually smarter than ...

https://www.andersonaa.com/ Audrey Anderson is an experienced, dynamic, and accomplished trial attorney. She is a 20-year veteran of the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office who has conducted over 250 trials to verdict and received numerous commendations from law enforcement. During her tenure as an Assistant State's Attorney at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, Audrey was Supervisor of the Major Crimes/Narcotics Unit where she prosecuted serious and high profile crimes in DuPage ...

How to keep officers and people safe during an encounter with someone diagnosed with Autism. Today we discuss civilian and law enforcement response to Autism. We have Stefan Bjes who is an active law enforcement officer with two young boys with Autism. We discuss new techniques on how families and officers can respond and handle individuals with Autism, for a peaceful and safe outcome. -parents should reach out to the local departments to discuss diagnosis and how their children respond -pare...

A better breakdown of the HB3653 Illinois Police Reform Legislation with a subject matter expert. Listen to this all the way through and help get the bad legislation redone or revoked. Mike breaks down over 800 pages of legislation into small snippets for us to understand and comment on. Find Mike Kmiecik at www.sheepdogguardian.com

Today the boys and special guest Michael O'Neal dig into the nitty gritty of the new Police reform act HB 3563 from Illinois. Is it as bad as it looks? Should we panic if we are a police officer, or is there some nuance in the legislation. How do you feel about police reform in general? We'd love to hear from you. 3copstalk@gmail.com