Special Guest Episodes
Aug. 10, 2023
Where Did All the Old Cops Go?
We are again joined by Police One and The Rural Badge columnist, Kathleen Dias, to discuss her most recent article, " Where Did All the Old Cops Go? " You'll find it a great conversation about some impacts of the financial de...
June 22, 2023
Can an Ancient Philosophy Save Modern Policing?
On this episode we’re joined by Sergeant and Author, Steve Sweeting to discuss how his recent book, Street Stoic, explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and how it’s principles can be applied to the many challenges facin...
June 8, 2023
The Rural Badge with Kathleen Dias
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 f...
May 4, 2023
133: Ausie Educational Ingenuity with Christian Williams
Similar to the institution of policing, many in the United States are questioning the effectiveness of our current public education system. So on this episode, we are joined by accomplished Australian schoolteacher, Christian...
April 20, 2023
131: The Tales of an Unlikely Inmate
On this episode, we’re joined by an Ivy League educated attorney who discusses how his stint in one of the most infamous prisons in America has changed his perspectives on crime and society. It's a credible discussion regardi...
April 13, 2023
130: Why'd You Stop Me with Officer Jason Lehman
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 en...
Jan. 12, 2023
115: CPR Saves Lives with Firefighter/Paramedic Billy Croft
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 b...
Jan. 5, 2023
114: Fixing Law Enforcement with Major Travis Yates
For our first episode of 2023, we are joined by law enforcement ombudsman and truth teller, Major Travis Yates, to discuss one of his recent articles, How to Fix Law Enforcement . We cover his 5 "resolutions" for helping to ...
Dec. 15, 2022
111: Dr. Jennifer Prohaska on Police "Psych" Testing
This episode is a two-for-one sequel! We are again joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska, to discuss some of the standard psychological screening processes (commonly referred to as "psych tests" by cops) that...
Nov. 25, 2022
107: A Different View of the SAFE-T Act with Garland Mays
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 discus...
Oct. 20, 2022
100: The Parkland Shooting Death Penalty Verdict
On this week’s show, Scott and Shaun welcome back Retired Chief Tony Pustizzi of the Coral Springs, Florida Police Department (see Episodes 58 & 84 ) to discuss the impact of a jury's recent, non-unanimous verdict to sentence...
Oct. 13, 2022
98: Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis with Greg Willams & Brian Marren of The Left of Greg Podocast
On this week’s highly entertaining and informative episode, Chris and Shaun meet with Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis (HBPR&A) experts Greg Williams and Brian Marren of Arcadia Cognerati and the Left of Greg Pod...
Oct. 6, 2022
97: Quick Hit #4: Policing During Natural Disasters
As our Florida Police Officer, Chris, continues to work and live under the conditions created by Hurricane Ian, Scott and Shaun conduct another quick hit to share their perspectives on policing through the wrath of Mother Nat...
Sept. 29, 2022
96: Building Exemplary Police Officers with Sergeant Jason Louis of TheBriefingRoom.com
After our new School Resource Officer, Chris, lets us in on a new lucrative trend related to “podophilia” (foot fetish), the boys continue their trip to the Pacific Coast with a born-and-raised California cop, Sergeant Jason...
Sept. 22, 2022
95: An Officer Down Steps Back Up with Sergeant Laurie White (ret.) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On this week’s episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant, Laurie White, to discuss her biographical book, 10-33, An Officer Down Steps Back Up. Laurie covers her journey to and thro...
Sept. 15, 2022
94: Effective Message Management with Tamrin Olden of Law Enforcement Social
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 co...
Sept. 8, 2022
93: Tactical Longevity with Dr. Jennifer Prohaska
Scott and Shaun talk with Clinical Psychologist and University of Kansas Jayhawk, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska (Ph.D) about a police officer resiliency program that she developed to better treat the high number of police officers th...
Sept. 1, 2022
92: Unfair to Elections with Deputy Director Chris Harvey of the Georgia POST Council
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 Geor...
Aug. 25, 2022
91: Mentor Michael Sartain of Men of Action
The boys from 3CT are joined by professional mentor, Michael Sartain of Men of Action , for an extended episode covering many interesting and humorous topics. Michael discusses everything from growing up in Dallas, Texas, his...
Aug. 18, 2022
90: A Journey from Victim to Survivor with Jen Lee of the I Need Blue Podcast
Scott and Shaun meet with Jen Lee, the host of the I Need Blue Podcast to discuss how she turned a physically and emotionally stressful experience as the victim of a violent crime into an opportunity become an empowered survi...
July 29, 2022
87: Limitless Momentum with Officer Ariana Stone
3CT meets with a fellow cop that literally puts her challenging experiences as a police officer to aid the communities that we all serve. The guys have an entertaining conversation with Entrepreneur and Police Officer, Ariana...
July 9, 2022
84: Leadership Through Crisis
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 ...
May 12, 2022
78: “Hopecasting” with Rachel Flick
On this episode, Scott and Shaun welcome to 3CT, mother, widowed police wife, writer, counselor and fellow podcast host, Rachel Flick. Rachel discusses her on-going inspirational journey through grief and emotional growth due...
April 22, 2022
76: Discussing The Grand Rapids Shooting, with Dave Smith
Renowned police trainer, Dave Smith, rejoins 3CT to provide some perspective on the officer involved shooting of Patrick Loyoya in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dave discusses the need to consider all of the circumstances beyond t...