Episodes

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, Scott and Shaun welcome Sergeant Kevin Ameiss to the show to discuss his service as a police officer in the Southwestern United States. Kevin recounts his college friendship with Scott, and his move as a young man, from the Land of Lincoln to the Grand Canyon State. He then discusses how he took advantage of the migration to an expanding region and the professional opportunities it created for him in the field of law enforcement. This is a great listen for both prospective and experie...

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...

This week’s episode brings the boys back together for the first time in 2022! Sergeant Scott discusses, of his own free will, his personal bout with the dreaded virus and how it sidelined him for everything from work, holiday festivities and even….sweets. The conversation then focuses on the need for the world to embrace COVID and learn to live with it. 3CT discusses the idea that the sooner we humans embrace the virus, the sooner we can get back to our normal existence and destroy it…. Like we...

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, the boys discuss the divergent impressions of two high profile gun-related incidents involving Kyle Rittenhouse and Alec Baldwin. They delve into the media’s coverage of the events, the importance of due process and how emotion, rather than facts, often guides the things we choose to believe.

On this week’s episode, the guys reminisce about their first year in podcasting! They discuss many of the great guests, topics and experiences that shaped the inaugural year of 3CT.

Guest Name: Retired Lieutenant Robert Stasch of the Chicago Police Department On this week’s show, 3CT brings back our Episode 40 guest, Lieutenant Robert Stasch (Ret.) of the Chicago Police Department to help provide some perspective on the COVID vaccination mandates facing many police agencies. We discuss the politics of privacy versus public health concerns and what some police officers feel about the mandated vaccination reporting.

On todays show, we cover some of the consequences associated with the movement to elect “progressive” Prosecutors. We discuss how the trend is impacting violent crime, police morale and proactivity, and its overall effect on the communities it claims to better serve.

If you have ever wondered about stereotypes in the police world, this is the episode for you! The boys attempt to address some of the myths and realities of police personalities- and spare no details. If you’ve ever asked yourself: ⁃ Why are traffic cops always so stiff? ⁃ Are SWAT Officers really as cool as they think they are? ⁃ Do drug cops need all of that facial hair to be legit? ⁃ Why do Homicide Detectives seem to hate everyone but themselves? ⁃ Are police dogs actually smarter than ...

On this week’s episode, the boys discuss the current phenomenon of “Cancel Culture” and how its impacting civility, entertainment, politics and just having simple conversations. They also cover the role the police may play in mitigating its negative effects in helping to bring people together.

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 show we discuss mental health in the prison system and how the lack of available mental health facilities and consistent care can impact recidivism and continued negative behavior. We also cover how the juvenile justice system has long recognized some of the contributing factors to mental health treatment such as trauma, addiction and ineffective support networks. We also present how an often overburdened system struggles to help the most vulnerable members of our society. https://willo...