Society & Culture Episodes

Today we talk about policing from the 1960’s to the 2000’s. How policing has evolved over time. A true honest conversation about how society and police officers have made mistakes over the years, and how we need to mend the relationship for a better future.

A few years ago, a Utah police officer was caught on a 7/11 surveillance camera doing the "Whip" and the "Nae Nae" dances. The footage went viral, and was one of the first examples of the "humanity" of police officers being demonstrated to the public. Well, we have officer "Whip & Nae Nae" on today's show, Bryson Lystrup. Today's show talks about how Ofc Lystrup is bridging the gap between communities by using comedy, respect and truth. We talk about how civilians need to respect the police and...

The deadly 2016 shooting of Che Taylor by Seattle Police sparked outrage in the Black community and a level of demand for more police accountability not seen since the deadly shooting of John T. Williams. Che Taylor was shot in 2016 during an undercover drug operation in Seattle’s Wedgewood neighborhood. Taylor says going through the process and coming through on the other side with justice for his brother is phenomenal. “Perseverance is important, but probably one of the most important things, ...

This episode explores the media and it's relationship to police officers. Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith retired in 2009 as a 29-year veteran of a large metropolitan police department in the Chicago suburbs. Beginning her career as a police dispatcher at age 17, Betsy became an officer four years later and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention and field training. She received her four year degree from Western Illinois University in 1...

Today we hear from Anthony Farrer, co-owner of The Timepiece Gentleman. (@timepiecegentleman) Anthony’s story is how his mindset and determination turned his life around from prison to successful business owner and entrepreneur. Anthony helps bridge the gap between police and communities by telling his amazing story and showing people their past does not define their future. Broken. Incarcerated. Helpless. Understanding the state of mind when one is at their lowest is still a mystery to many. W...

On todays show the crew talks about GUN CONTROL. We discuss truthful statistics, the right to bear arms, and the need to end gun violence. The discussion is about holding people responsible for gun violence. We talk about how the government could significantly decrease gun violence by actually prosecuting people for the gun laws that already exist. We talk about our personal and profession views of gun control.

On today's show, we discuss the active shooter situations in Boulder and Atlanta, what it's like to respond to an active shooter situation , and the reaction (both personal and as a police force) to a fallen Police Officer.

Special Guest Helen Hayes called in from the UK today. We discussed the differences between policing in America compared to England.

Garland Mays is back in studio to talk about civilian and police accountability. We chatted about how important it is to accept accountability and accepting our actions as police officers.

On today's show, we have special guest retired Sargent Bill Meyer, who was a Flint MI policeman for 30 years. Today we discuss a number of topics, including: -lack of training for police -economy as it relates to crime -even people who made good money would go buy dope on breaks -how defunding the police will cause in increase in crime -how he saw Flint MI deteriorate over time due to lack of funding economic downturn -lack of business equals higher crime

Today we welcome Brandon and Zach, an african american father and son who are both police officers. On this show we chat about a number of key issues, including: * How they've handled being called derogatory names * How they feel we can better the unity between civilian and police life * The difference being a black officer year ago and present day * Why Zach decided to go into law enforcement * Doing the job correctly always no matter the color * Understanding everyone and listening to th...

Today's show features our guest Garland Mays. We get into some really interesting stuff, including: -how the streets lured him into a life of crime . (and eventually murder) - how he became a hardened criminal that was moved to 6 prisons - His true redemption story of how he became an activist to help communities work together with police and civilians -how two corrections officers helped him turn his life around -how the love of his grandparents helps him keep the right path

We had a FANTASTIC CONVERSATION with these guys, including topics like: -solutions of how we might bridge the gap between civilians and police -A full Q&A between street guys and us cops -true communication between both parties -beginning the dialogue.

On this episode, an African American father and son sit down with us to talk about how we might bridge the gap in our communities, what impressions of police officers they grew up with, and how the son has begun his training as a police officer.

On today's show we talk about the drug epidemic, where it comes from ,and resources if you are caught up in the nightmare that is drug addiction.

Have you ever wondered how police officers are trained to handle protests and riots? How about what they are thinking when they pull somone over? In this episode, we hear the perspective that might surprise you! Questions: Send to 3copstalk@gmail.com

In this inaugural episode, we get to meet the guys! Chris, Scott, and Shaun each tell their Origin story, and we give an overview of what it's like to be a police officer in 2020.