Episodes

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 that experience mental health related issues throughout their careers. The program, known as Tactical Longevity, is unique in that it helps to address the omnipresent mental health related issues facing law enforcement through the incorporation and training of important stake...

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...

On this Quick Hit episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by good friend and guest host, Sergeant Kevin Ameiss (Episode 67: Go West, Young Man!) to discuss the increasing incidents of vehicular "Street Takeovers” sweeping the United States. The boys also cover some of the current challenges and tactics being utilized in the prevention and enforcement of these increasingly unsafe and criminal incidents. Check it out!

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 employment as a strip club DJ, serving as a United States Air Force flight officer, and the success of his mentoring business. He also takes us on a deep-dive into human psychology, provides us with some feedback on how to effectively utilize social media to reach a target...

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 survivor. Jen provides us the details of the incident, its aftermath and how she has effectively coped with overcoming it. She also discusses how uses this event to show appreciation for the First Responders that assisted her and to provide hope and direction to anyone that may h...

In light of the often confusing and conflicting media coverage of the recent FBI search warrant on former President Donald Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago, our subject matter expert, Sergeant Scott, takes us through law enforcement's standard process of obtaining and executing a search warrant under the 4th Amendment.

Recently, a 12-member jury delivered a verdict against officers of the Louisville (Kentucky) Metro Police Department's SWAT team. The lawsuit was filed by the officers in 2016 and sought millions of dollars of back pay for "on-call" time, dating back to 2002. The case garnered much attention in the police world based upon its potential impact to work-life balance, as well as the ability to obtain additional compensation for special skills and assignments while in service to their communities. T...

This week, the boys from 3CT provide some personal perspectives regarding the ongoing debate surrounding police officers acting as either “guardians” or “warriors” in service to their communities. They discuss the concepts associated with each mindset and how they don’t necessarily need to be mutually exclusive. They also offer sone thoughts on how a proper balance of the two may help to better address the modern challenges faced by both the police and the communities that they serve.

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 Stone, about how she formed a clothing line that donates a percentage of its earnings to the mental health community. Officer Stone hopes to shed light on one of the longest-standing factors impacting our world by asking everyone a question common among cops; “Are You Good...

Chris and Shaun discuss how the perpetual “culture of offense” impacts the current state of our deeply divided society. Initially, they provide examples of how often innocuous events and words can be contaminated through the low-level triggers of offense that often to distract us from a real issues. Later in the conversation, they cover how common it has become for the mere indication of “offense” to allow for misinformation to grow and eventually destroy logical responses during any debate. Fi...

Starting over as a cop can be challenging, but for many officers, it’s a great way to grow both professionally and personally. After retiring with over 20 years of law enforcement experience, Chris and Shaun discuss their decisions to relocate from the Chicago area and to continue their police careers in the southeastern United States. Chris details his second run at field training and how he now approaches the process as an accomplished “rookie.” As a recent police applicant, Shaun discusses...

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 the tragic school shooting that occurred at the Robb Elementary School on May 24th, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. Chief Pustizzi’s shares his unique and unfortunate experiences in the realm of school shooter response to shed some better light on some of the crisis leadership that ...

This week’s stranger-than-fiction-dispatch finds the boys from 3CT addressing a real-world call involving the unreasonable use of a particularly spicy condiment on a subject’s body part that should normally garner a significant expectation of privacy. The guys then discuss their favorite season- Riot season! The warmer summer weather often lends itself to more civil unrest, with a higher frequency of mass gatherings and the unhinged rhetoric that regularly accompanies modern political disconten...

After opening with another installment of “Stranger-than-Fiction Dispatch Theater,” the guys from 3CT offer their thoughts on the Uvalde, Texas Police Chief’s first public statements regarding the tragic school shooting that occurred at the Robb Elementary School on May 24th, 2022. They provide a line-level cop’s point of view regarding the Chief’s deflecting statements surrounding his individual and agency’s actions during the incident. They then close with the confusing trend of risking publi...

On this episode, all of the boys get together and respond to a “stranger-than-fiction dispatch” to humorously illustrate the all-too-common calls that police officers regularly receive. The conversation then transitions to the dangers of society’s selective indifference surrounding the regular murder of police officers and how that type of threat to a civil society likely won’t end there. They discuss how the unhealthy political divisions in America are undermining democracy as illustrated thro...

On this episode, Chris and Shaun discuss their experiences at Podfest 2022 in Orlando, Florida and also how the full story from the tragic Uvalde School Shooting has yet to be told. They also ponder why we can’t seemed to stay focused long enough to present viable solutions, rooted in common sense and cooperation, to better address these problems.

On this episode, Scott and Shaun lampoon some current events that are likely distracting us from the more pressing issues truly facing our society. They air some of their personal and professional frustrations but also point a way forward through these trying days.

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 to the loss of her husband, Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick of the El Paso County, Colorado Sheriff’s Office. Rachel also provides a realistic and frank example of resilience to anyone that has experienced any tragedy or hardship. Rachael tragically lost her husband of ten year...

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.”

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 the often inaccurate and harmful media narratives of policing and race in America. He helps to shed light on some of the possible issues that surround these unfortunate circumstances and what may be done to help avoid future police/civilian encounters of a similar nature. Fu...

Shaun provides us with some quick programming notes for the state of the podcast, recognizes our 911 Dispatchers and acknowledges the need to further discuss the officer involved shooting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also does a horrible impression of Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz from the film Apocalypse Now. Check it out, then catch up on some old episodes and leave us a rating and review. Click here: 1. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-cops-talk-rebuilding-community-trust/id153863...

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. ...

This week, the guys from 3CT discuss the methodology of some of the most common financial scams and how to avoid them. They also offer some insight and experience on how and who the criminals target when committing financial fraud. Tax season in the United States opens an annual window of opportunity for financial criminals worldwide, so this show is a must listen! Check it out and leave us your thoughts at: 3copstalk@gmail.com https://www.justice.gov/archives/stopfraud-archive/elder-fraud-and-f...

This week’s episode is a mix of nostalgia and commentary that covers the expanse of grand-parental interior design, dentistry and the need to return to a balanced approach of dealing with violence and human confrontation. The boys also discuss how some of the conditions of our current social construct have helped to remove the realities of accountability and simply “doing what’s right.” There’s also audio confirmation of the existence of the third wife! It’s a less than traditional show that is ...