Episodes

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! The Executive Director of Solutions of North Texas, Scott Wisenbaker, returns to discuss the success of the groundbreaking jail-based addiction recovery program, The Solution. https://sontx.org/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This episode lends itself to judgements, judges and jurisprudence. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this Valentine’s Day episode, the guys talk about the many forms of love they’ve experienced on the job. They also welcome back former undercover detective Brent Cartwright to discuss the release of his book, Undercover Junkie. https://www.undercovered.net/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://insta...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! The hypocrisy of what's currently happening to some cops in the Garden State is simply laughable. You just gotta listen to the episode. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today’s episode covers the recent spate of controversial Presidential pardons and the return of Retired LAPD Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger, to discuss the upcoming release of his book, On Thin Ice. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott & Chris get together to provide their thoughts on President Trump's re-entry to the White House. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! As the world watches Los Angeles burn, your hosts provide their thoughts on how the political leadership in California appears to be oblivious to one of the most basic tenants of government. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! nutroll - something poorly executed or designed On this episode, the guys discuss how 2025 has already provided us with many nutrolls. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Duty calls for two-thirds of the team, so Scott anchors this short episode to kick off 2025. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Take a break from your holiday festivities and a give a listen as Scott and Shaun offer their thoughts on an allegedly sinful New York Post story that encompasses greed, lust, pride and some former NYPD brass. https://nypost.com/2024/12/21/us-news/nypds-top-cop-jeffrey-maddrey-abruptly-resigns-after-allegedly-demanding-underling-perform-sexual-favors-in-exchange-for-overtime/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Yo...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris and Scott are joined by DEA Special Agent Chris Gear to discuss his tenure with the DEA Chicago Field Office, US drug policy, trends in narcotics trafficking and enforcement and his thoughts on how the border wall may impact America's narcotics issues. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagra...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today we discuss the acquittal of Daniel Penny and how it reflects a much larger issue of how common Americans are dissatisfied with our government's inability to make all of us feel safe. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! After Scott provides us with some details on what he now considers an aggravating government-imposed intrusion into his retired life, we discuss some of the greater implications of the Presidential pardoning of Hunter Biden. Officer Down Memorial Pages: Officer Cooper Dawson https://www.odmp.org/officer/27221-police-officer-cooper-dawson Detective Allan Reddins https://www.odmp.org/officer/27225-detective-allan-reddins Email: 3copstalk@gm...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Addiction hath strange form…. Scott and Shaun are joined by former undercover detective from the Kansas City, MO Police Department, Brent Cartwright, who shares his story of how an unorthodox form of dependency nearly destroyed him. Brent’s contact info: https://www.undercovered.net/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today, we talk with retired Los Angeles Police Department Lieutenant, Jeff Wenninger of Law Enforcement Consultants about his experiences as an officer and leader with LAPD. Jeff shares his unique path to his 30 years with LAPD, his leadership of the Rampart Gang Unit in the wake of it's infamous scandal, his up-coming book release and much more. Jeff's contact info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wenninger-4247a854/ Email: 3copstalk@g...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In examining the results of the 2024 Presidential Elections, Scott and Shaun discuss some of the clear messages delivered by the voters to all levels of our government. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this episode, we discuss how an unfortunate series of events facilitated by bad political policy have manifested themselves in two tragic, but avoidable incidents in Chicago. Officer Enrique Martinez Officer Down Memorial Page: https://www.odmp.org/officer/27209-police-officer-enrique-martinez Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Tal...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! According to one recent study, South Carolina leads the United States in DUI related fatalities. https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10224992/which-states-are-the-worst-for-drunk-driving So on this episode, we’re joined by an accomplished Traffic Officer in South Carolina who specializes in DUI detection, enforcement and education, Zach Azari. As a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), DRE Instructor, SFST Instructor and NASBlA Seated Battery Inst...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On today’s episode, the guys talk about some of the leadership differences between Police Chiefs and County Sheriffs and how those differences can impact the law enforcement efforts in our communities. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris returns to tell us how he, his agency and the State of Florida have handled Hurricane Milton. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this smaller-portioned episode, Chris is again occupied with hurricane duty, while Scott witnesses the decline of civility in an pancake house. Shaun also touts his level of success with the Love Tester machine. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! We offer our thoughts on yet another media investigation and the subsequent Police Executive Research Forum recommendations regarding the tactics utilized by the police when dealing with subjects impacted by the failed mental health policy of the United States. AP article link: https://apnews.com/article/lethal-restraint-police-reform-law-enforcement-medics-3f746bc23ebc24c7c92d0f2468f13a29 PERF link: https://www.policeforum.org/assets/R...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! We offer our thoughts on yet another media investigation and the subsequent Police Executive Research Forum recommendations regarding the tactics utilized by the police when dealing with subjects impacted by the failed mental health policy of the United States. AP article link: https://apnews.com/article/lethal-restraint-police-reform-law-enforcement-medics-3f746bc23ebc24c7c92d0f2468f13a29 PERF link: https://www.policeforum.org/assets/R...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! With the shifting opinions and laws regarding the criminalization of marijuana possession in the United States, there have been some significant changes to several societal norms that impact the status-quo of public safety for both cops and the communities that we serve. So on this episode, we discuss the implications of recent case law provided by the Illinois Supreme Court that changes the conditions of some of the probable cause previou...