Episodes

March 20, 2024

Choose Wisely

On this episode, Scott and Shaun discuss a 2023 study published by WalletHub in an article titled, " The Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer." If you're someone considering a career in state or local law enforcement, …
March 14, 2024

Soldiers in the Subway

On this episode, Chris and Shaun provide their thoughts on the New York Governor's decision to the introduce National Guard troops as a deterrent to the increasing crime on the New York City Subway System. They also provide…
March 5, 2024

Crime Analysts: Another Tool on a Cop’s Duty Belt

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Feb. 27, 2024

Law Enforcement Career Changes Made Easier with Sheepdog Resume

This is a great episode for anyone working within the field of Law Enforcement, since many of us will eventually want or need to work outside this unique profession. If you don’t necessarily know the best way to translate yo…
Feb. 27, 2024

Law Enforcement Career Changes Made Easier with Sheepdog Resume

This is a great episode for anyone working within the field of Law Enforcement, since many of us will eventually want or need to work outside this unique profession. If you don’t necessarily know the best way to translate yo…
Feb. 21, 2024

The Acorn Heard Round the World

On today’s episode, we get together to discuss the now infamous acorn-triggered use of force incident by a former Florida Deputy Sheriff. We offer our thoughts on the criticisms and defenses of this incident but also examine…
Feb. 15, 2024

The Status of Consent Decrees with Attorney Bob Scales

On this episode, we are again joined by Attorney Bob Scales to discuss some of the situations surrounding the status of the U.S. Department of Justice consent decrees in the United States. It's a follow-up to Episode 167: A…
Feb. 7, 2024

Law Enforcement Leadership Basics with Former Mountie, Hi Nguyen

Today we return to the great white north to speak with our guest, Hi Nguyen about some aspects of the leadership crisis facing law-enforcement and private security across North America. As a former member of the Royal Canadi…
Feb. 2, 2024

Annual Resolutions vs Daily Habits

As we close out the first month of 2024, we take the time to compare the effectiveness of our often short-lived, new year resolution zealotry versus the long-term plan of practicing effective and sustainable daily habits, i…
Jan. 24, 2024

Faith No More

Scott & Shaun review the results of a 2023 Gallup Poll that appears to reflect the public’s overall waning faith in the ethics, honesty and integrity of select professions in the United States. As humble public servants, the…
Jan. 19, 2024

It's 10 PM, Do You Know Where Your Specialized Unit is?

Like most street level cops, we are often skeptical of anything that the current Department of Justice has presented as a solution to issues within our profession. On this episode however, we discuss a recent DOJ facilitated…
Jan. 12, 2024

Murder by Numbers

Based upon a recent Gallup poll, the majority of Americans feel that crime had rapidly increased in 2023 despite FBI statistics currently indicating that many major cities in the United States have seen a historic drop in mu…
Jan. 3, 2024

A Most Trivial Pursuit

To start the year, check out our predictions for 2024…. With some of them considered through the topics of the famous board game, Trivial Pursuit . Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: htt…
Dec. 28, 2023

Closing Out 2023

On this episode, we thank our listeners, guests and families for their support and engagement of this podcast throughout 2023. HAPPY NEW YEAR from 3CT! Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: h…
Dec. 21, 2023

Christmas Ride Along 2023

As a cop working on Christmas, you are traditionally provided lower call volume and ideally, enforcement opportunities. So on this episode, join Scott & Shaun during their downtime for a Christmas ride along, where they can…
Dec. 14, 2023

A Non-Consensual Decree

With dozens of law enforcement agencies in the United States operating under Department of Justice consent decrees, many feel that a pattern and practice of poor results and premium legal fees has emerged for the politicians…
Dec. 7, 2023

Haunted by the Ghost of Christmas Present(s)

The guys get together to talk about the 2023 Holiday Season and some of the many things that they love about being a cop at Christmas.... Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube…
Nov. 30, 2023

How to Rise from the Ashes without Burning It All Down with Attorney Bridget Truxillo

On this episode, we’re joined by former Sheriff’s Deputy, SWAT Officer, Narcotics Detective and current labor attorney, Bridget Truxillo, who candidly discusses how she came to be a lawyer that specializes in assisting first…
Nov. 23, 2023

Truly Thankful with Amber Climer

On an episode fitting for a Thanksgiving Day release, as two former narcotics detectives, Scott and Shaun are thankful to be joined by the Case Manager of Solutions of North Texas, and recovering addict, Amber Climber. Amber…
Nov. 16, 2023

Hate has a Dorm Room Here

In the wake of the recent graphic acts and of terrorism perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli civilians, we discuss the disturbing trend of antisemitic acts currently being practiced by many protestors on some college campuse…
Nov. 9, 2023

Nothing Too Serious

On this episode, we decide to take a break from all of the pressing topics to cover some things that are fortunately, not too serious. We have reason to believe that Chris may be a vampire. Scott provides us with a list of p…
Nov. 2, 2023

Addressing the Active Shooter "Blame Game"

In the wake of the latest mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine and the typical media-fueled blame game that regularly follows, we are joined by our good friend and regular contributor, certified clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennif…
Oct. 26, 2023

A Programming Update

Based upon an active threat situation in Lewiston, Maine, we provide some programming changes. Stay safe and please keep the people and First Responders in Lewiston in your thoughts. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https…
Oct. 19, 2023

Workin' The Police Desk

If you ask police officers what they fear most about the job, they'll likely tell you, "Having to work the police desk." To civilians, this fear may seem quite unexpected and perhaps even irrational, but after listening to t…