Special Guest Episodes

This episode reunites the guys from 3CT with their long-time police academy friend, Sergeant Bob Christopherson. Bob is a veteran police officer that recounts how he and his wife weathered the premature birth of their twin daughters, the significant health issues his family faced throughout, and the eventual passing of one of the twins. Bob chronicles both the tragedy and the triumphs that he and his wife experienced and how they widened their “family” and became more resilient in the process. ...

On this week’s episode, the boys from 3CT talk with former police officer, author and professor Will Moravits about his recently published book, The Blue Divide; Policing and Race in America. Will discusses his police roots, his eventual transition to academia and some of his experiences from both of these often-polarized worlds. He hopes to better educate the public and the police on the facts behind some of the most controversial cases involving race and policing in the United States. Much l...

On this episode, Scott and Shaun welcome Police Officer Shaun “Sus” Susnis to begin the difficult conversation surrounding police suicide. Sus and the boys discuss some of the conditions both inside and outside of the profession that, in some cases, places police officers at a 60% higher chance of taking their own lives than any other profession. Police Officers also die by their own hands at twice the rate they do by that of violent offenders. In the United States, Police Officers in small to m...

This week, 3CT welcomes our first guest from the Fire Service, Fire Fighter Paramedic Michelle Fayed. We immediately launch into the well-established Police vs Fire “sibling rivalry” that exists within the first responder family. Throughout the show, Michelle humorously proves herself a worthy rival (and sister) as she misses no opportunity to tease her older “cop” brothers in describing both the professional and personal experiences that helped to make her the dedicated medic, fire fighter and ...

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 ...

This week, the boys from 3CT are joined by Police Officer and professional animator, Joseph Arnold, to help promote his artistic contribution to the soon to be released fictional graphic novel, The Thin Blue Line. Joe and the guys discuss his personal, professional and artistic experiences and how these all helped shaped his participation in this unique project. We also learn how Joe worked with award winning writer Mike Baron, best known for his acclaimed contributions to Marvel Comics' The Pun...

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 this week’s episode we are joined by one of the best former “G-Men” in the business, Kurt Lewis of United States Secret Service. Kurt talks with us about his early law enforcement career as a sheriff’s deputy, eventual transition from local law enforcement to federal service and his extensive experiences both professionally and personally as an Agent in the Secret Service. It’s a great first-hand account of the process of becoming an agent, life in the Secret Service, his access to some of th...

This week’s episode is yet another in our “financial well-being” series. 3CT is joined by e-commerce expert, Emmon Khan, the Founder and CEO of Khan Ventures, the Khan Media Group and Crypto Labs. Emmon explains how to successfully navigate through the world of crypto currency and that as a properly managed investment, how this new form of tender may diversify and significantly increase the value of your financial portfolio. About Emmon: After graduating from the Fisher College of Business at t...

On this week’s episode, 3CT is joined by renowned Police Trainer, Dave Smith, to discuss the case involving former Police Officer Kimberly Porter of the Brooklyn Center (MN) Police Department. Porter was recently convicted on two counts of manslaughter, for the unintended killing of Daunte Wright. Based upon the circumstances surrounding this case, it garnered the attention of both media and law enforcement, particularly in the areas of police training and accountability. Dave pulls no punches a...

On this week’s episode we return to the Buckeye State to speak with Steve Click, Director of the Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness. We discuss how his professional, personal and professional experiences have facilitated his appointment to this unique position. Steve is poised to help all first responders and ultimately, the citizens of Ohio. He also explains how his state is taking a progressive approach in addressing first responder wellness. According to Blue H.E.L.P., more than 940 fir...

This week’s episode is another in the “financial well-being” series. 3CT is joined by Kyle Altenburg, the owner of Hanley Realty and founder of the “Illinois Civilian Army.” Kyle’s mission, through both his real estate business and grassroots, small business advocacy group, is to fight for ordinary citizens hoping to fulfil the American dreams of property and business ownership. During the show, we also discuss how investing in real estate can be an effective means of increasing wealth and impro...

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...

In the second episode of a series, 3CT continues with the introduction of the wives! This week, we meet Sergeant Scott’s only real boss, his wife Chrissy. They’ll provide us with the often humorous details of what it takes to make their police marriage work. Its a great listen for any couple considering a family and a commitment to law enforcement.

In the first of a series, 3CT introduces you to their most important police partners- their wives! This week, we meet former Chicago Police Officer and current uber-Mom, Carrie. While lampooning Shaun, the group discusses Carrie’s perspectives as a police officer, police wife and mother. Her unique situation helps to shed some light on what it’s like to be both a cop and a cop’s wife.

On this week’s episode we speak with former police officer Nate Silvester about the police, social media, politics and some of the consequences of their intersections. About Nate: Nate Silvester is an author, social media entrepreneur, podcaster and former police officer from the Bellevue, Idaho Marshal’s office. He mocked the popular basketball star, LeBron James, in his viral Tik Tok video on April 24, 2021. The video amassed more than 4 million views in just a few days and the political furo...

On this week’s episode, we talk with Sheriff Scott Rose of Dodge County, Minnesota and the Officer Down Memorial Podcast about how his unique experiences in broadcasting helped him to create moving tributes to fallen police officers. Sheriff Rose is a 20+ year law enforcement veteran from Minnesota who’s worked in patrol, warrants, investigations, and administration during his career. He is a member of the board of directors for the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association and the Law Enf...

On this week’s episode we discuss some of the topics impacting race and race relations in America with our guest, Kevin McGary, the President of Every Black Life Matters, an organization that considers itself a preeminent justice movement. Resources/Links/Websites: Home - Every Black Life Matters (everyblm.com) Kevin McGary is an entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. In the arena of civic engagement, Kevin serves as Chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California, and is an exe...

On this week’s episode we talk with our inspiring guest, Chris Singleton, a moving speaker, who recounts how the tragedy at the Emmanuel AME Church, which took his mother’s life, has impacted him and motivated him to affect the lives of others in a positive way. Resources/Links/Websites: https://youtu.be/ej_an9UVpgk Guest Bio: Chris Singleton is a former minor league baseball player drafted by the Chicago Cubs. He became a nationally-renowned speaker with a message of resilience, forgiveness a...

On this week’s episode we speak with Sarah Shendy, the Director of the Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. We discuss how her unique perspective as a Muslim American, community service-oriented police officer and trainer helped her to obtain one of the most important positions in modern policing. She also explains how the State of Ohio is taking a proactive approach to recruiting and retaining quality police officers. Resources/Links/Websites: LER::Office (ohio.gov) https://youtu.be/pnB...

On this week’s episode we speak with a mainstay of the police tactical world, Trainer Matthew Little. His vast experience in both the US Army Special Forces and SWAT operations provides us with a unique perspective regarding police training. We discuss how through a commitment to improved police training methods, we can enhance officer’s abilities and strengthen our ties to the communities we serve. Matthew Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement exp...

On this week’s episode we talk with a man that truly performs “God’s work,” Reverend Sandy Key. He provides us with a unifying message that helps us to make sense of the many tragedies that we all face. This is to honor our fellow officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty this week. https://patriotprovisionsco.com/collections/memorial-tees/products/chicago-police-officer-ella-french-memorial-tee #ELLAFRENCH Resources/Links/Websites: https://youtu.be/ej_an9UVpgk This New Children's...

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.

Today we're talking mental health for police officers and first responders . By bringing this epidemic to the forefront and not making it so taboo, we are able to save more lives . First Responders see the most horrific sites anyone can imagine. They have to live with them and used to be in fear of retaliation if they sought help. Well, this is no longer the case. We are getting better at realizing that people do need help, and there is no shame in that. By getting help, first responders are les...