Episodes

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 ...

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.