Political Process Episodes

After nearly a decade of activism and civil unrest ignited by the often false narratives perpetuated by the corporate media and certain activist groups, we discuss why a recent, fact-based and particularly disturbing police misconduct incident in Mississippi has not garnered the same attention and disobedience, despite having all of the earmarks needed to generate similar demands for police accountability and solutions to these issues. While we provide no quarter for the officers and the police...

Today, Scott and Shaun discuss how the seemingly clandestine, yet largely unanimous, legislative process in Illinois now allows non-United States citizens to serve as police officers within the state. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

This week, the guys continue their vigorous defense of the First Amendment, with a lively discussion about the flap surrounding the Jason Aldean hit country single, Try That In a Small Town. Spoiler Alerts! Shaun knows nothing about modern country music. Scott is starting a food blog. Chris has a high end commode. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://insta...

Today the guys provide their thoughts on the recent unanimous policy decision presented by the City Council of Ann Arbor, Michigan, that bans their police department from conducting otherwise legal traffic stops for certain minor traffic violations. The City Council has justified the policy based upon the claims that these types of traffic stops systemically target and harass people of color. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCF...

In an attempt to quell violent crime in some of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods, the City of Chicago has sought the help of some “street credible” local residents, now known as Peace Keepers. After the program’s initial deployment provided some arguably questionable results, we discuss how other than it's personnel, the program’s inception and operational protocols seem to be largely unknown to the majority of law enforcement. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.co...

On this episode, we step outside the hustle of the big cities and the monotony of the suburbs to talk with our guest, a rural policing advocate, Kathleen Dias, about some of the aspects of rural policing in America. You’ll find that she’s been aptly described as a “voice for the voiceless” in this often overlooked level of law-enforcement in the United States. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Face...

On part two of this two-part episode, 3CT is joined by a unique former member of the mainstream media to discuss some of the other truths rarely covered from the George Floyd incident. Speaking the truth isn't always easy, but today's guest, Liz Collin, has both the courage and credibility to do so, since she had unparalleled access to the two entities that have lead to the redefining of policing in America, for better or worse. To purchase Liz Collin's book, THEY'RE LYING - The Media, The Lef...

On this two-part episode, 3CT is joined by a unique former member of the mainstream media to discuss some of the other truths rarely covered from the George Floyd incident. Speaking the truth isn't always easy, but today's guest, Liz Collin, has both the courage and credibility to do so, since she had unparalleled access to the two entities that have lead to the redefining of policing in America, for better or worse. To purchase Liz Collin's book, THEY'RE LYING - The Media, The Left and The De...

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...

On this show, the guys from 3CT discuss how the legalization of vices has often provided scant, long-term societal improvements, particularly at the street-level, despite the promises to the contrary. Historically, the government's regulation of vice may have provided it with additional revenue but it has done very little in reducing crime and improving the overall quality of life for those impacted by these previous transgressions of the law. 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk...

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...

3CT brings back special guest and good friend, Garland Mays, to provide us with a different perspective on some of the State of Illinois Criminal Justice Reform legislation, the SAFE-T Act. It's a civil and productive discussion between on-the-ground players that have traditionally been on opposite sides of the criminal justice system- but see the need for it's improvement. To better understand Garland's unique perspective and commitment to criminal justice reform, check out episodes 13 and 19...

On this episode, the guys discuss two recent cases involving vehicles that were used to create devastating mass casualty incidents. In examining the Los Angeles County and Waukesha, Wisconsin incidents, they delve into the complexities that automobiles can present for the police in response to these types of threats. 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.c...

Today's guest is retired Chicago Police Officer and current attorney, Angelo Travlos, who discusses some of the ramifications of the Illinois criminal justice reform legislation, better known as the SAFE-T Act. Angelo's extensive experience comes from his practice of the law and from being an active police officer in one of the most dangerous districts in Chicago. From this, Angelo provides us with some very informed thoughts on this controversial legislation. 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: http...

On this episode, the guys speak with long time law enforcement professional, Chris Harvey of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, about his unique experiences as the former Elections Director of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. Chris explains the path he took to effectively serve in a position that put him in the middle the electoral process that helped to determine the winner of one of the most contentious presidential elections in our nation’s history. He als...

This week’s episode of 3CT has guys discussing the confusing lack of incessant media coverage of two recent high-profile and concerning incidents related to crime and police accountability. They also delve into the realities we currently face with the now politically liable “anti-police” and “soft-on-crime” positions and what it may take to bring policing to the proper place it belongs in a safe and free society. They also answer a listener’s questions and talk about their favorite “disguises.”

On this week’s episode, we are again joined from Seattle by the CEO of Police Strategies LLC, Bob “Bobby Stats” Scales. We pick up from Episode 64 and examine how the current lack of useable data to analyze use-of-force incidents undermines the message and mission of many police agencies in the United States. We then discuss how more in-depth use-of-force data evaluation is desperately needed to help counter the inaccurate third-party analyses that have often been presented as “factual” by the ...

On this week’s episode, we are joined from Seattle by the CEO of Police Strategies LLC, Bob Scales. We discuss Bob’s experiences in dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice during the Seattle Police Department’s consent decree. He also provides us with a much deeper dive into the DOJ’s and media’s often misinterpretation of police data and why it’s important for police agencies to proactively track and analyze their own statistics to better inform both officers and the communities they serve....

On todays show, we cover some of the consequences associated with the movement to elect “progressive” Prosecutors. We discuss how the trend is impacting violent crime, police morale and proactivity, and its overall effect on the communities it claims to better serve.

In this episode we talk with Chief James Schrimpsher and Detective Marco Monteblanco of the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police. We discuss how they helped to form coalitions with police reform advocates such as Andre Taylor (Episode #30) to make positive legislative changes. As the leaders of the largest police union in the State of Washington they took the unprecedented steps of working with members of the communities that we need to better unite with the police and obtain realistic and...