Episodes
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 Canadia...
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, in...
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, they...
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 mur...
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: http...
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: ht...
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 campuses...
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 pl...
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. Jennife...
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 th...
Oct. 12, 2023
Are You Paying Attention This Time?
The world can be a scary place and we’re often more comfortable with the social media distractions than the realities of the threats that we all face. On this episode, we discuss how recent world events should no longer remai...
Oct. 5, 2023
An Update on the Murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French
Scott and Shaun provide an update to the criminal justice proceedings involving the August 2021 murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://yout...
Sept. 28, 2023
Sex Trafficking Awareness with Heidi Chance of A Chance For Awareness
In the sex trade, it's been long said that "prostitution is the oldest known profession" and that "pimpin' ain't easy." However, both modern-day technology and mindset has definitely added to the demands placed upon its vict...
Sept. 21, 2023
Not So Speechless in Seattle
Do you wish you had a boss that had the guts to just tell it like it is? On this episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by recently retired veteran Seattle Police Lieutenant Jessica Taylor, to discuss her now infamous retirement...
Sept. 14, 2023
ShotSpotter Technology with Thomas Chittum of SoundThinking Inc.
On this episode we're joined by Attorney and Retired Associate Deputy Director of the ATF, Thomas Chittum, who now serves as the Senior Vice President of Forensic Services at SoundThinking, Inc. We discuss how Tom's professio...