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Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! If America’s 246th birthday has brought us anything, it has definitely been the much needed exposure and accountability of the bad executive leadership within some of our most important institutions- one’s that often impact the quality of our lives, and in some cases, even our safety and survivability. On this episode, we discuss a couple of the current examples of poor executive leadership that have directly touched us as citizens and pol...

Send us a Text Message. During her tenure as Cook County’s (IL) top cop, States Attorney Kim Fox has often left many cops and crime victims frustrated with the impossibility of career criminals ever facing a felony charge. Ironically, that same standard doesn’t seem to apply when the States Attorney herself becomes the victim of lawlessness. So if you’re looking for a big gulp of some carbonated street justice, pour out a little time for your homies and give this episode a listen. Officer Dow...

We talk with retired Deputy Sheriff, wife and mother, Meagan McCarthy, about the circumstances that gave rise to her police advocacy work in California. Meagan’s survival story epitomizes the horrible impact of the continued scapegoating and dehumanization of police officers in a state where many of its politicians are struggling to protect their failed policies of criminal justice reform. Throughout all of this, Meagan has conquered significant personal burdens to become an advocate for the t...

With Scott formally announcing his retirement from our original agency and after decades of serving together, we take this opportunity to discuss what retirement has brought us, so far. As usual, we talk about a bunch of things; The expectations that we had of retirement and how some of it actually turned out Some of our good, bad and humorous experiences throughout this process Our hopes of doing it again someday With one chapter closing, we've all started some new ones as our work for thi...

Ideally, with a government of the people, for the people and by the people, we should all be held to the same standards of behavior, oath and accountability, regardless of title or standing. This past week has yet again shown Americans that an adherence to that philosophy is really not based upon the rule of law but upon the double standard of how we may personally view the “felon” in question. As police officers and private citizens alike, we should all be quite concerned about this new level...

Talk to most cops and they’ll tell of the ancient superstition that a full moon will be a guarantee for an active shift. Although we’re not completely sure of that urban legend, we definitely know of the lunar impact on the tides. So on this episode, Chris and Shaun discuss what they feel may be some of the changing tides of common sense when it comes to the criminal justice process. So check it out, to see what these tides are washing in. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3cops...

The title of this episode is an obvious homage to our favorite television series, the iconic Seinfeld. We feel that it’s a show that can truly help you survive law enforcement, with its self-depreciating humor, satirical take on current events and the idea that everyone should consider themselves fair game to comedic teasing. However, we do actually talk about things on this show- including Jerry Seinfeld’s recent Duke University commencement address, National Police Week and a unique online b...

Scott’s continuing education in police leadership has taken him back on the road but it has also presented the team an opportunity to express their frustrations with certain aspects of the current status of education in the United States. 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=

In the last two decades, the United States has seen a rapid expansion of legislation regarding firearms ownership and possession under the second amendment, particularly at the state level. For almost everyone engaged in this never ending debate, this has created a hodgepodge of often misquoted terms, statistics and misinformation regarding American’s rights to bear arms. To help provide some clarity in all of this, we’re again joined by adjunct law professor, attorney and retired associate de...

Today we’re joined by retired Albuquerque Police Officer, Daniel Carr. Since retirement, Daniel has remained committed to helping the law enforcement profession. After obtaining a law degree, he has also developed the Police Law News, which covers some of the most pressing issues facing law enforcement. https://substack.com/@policelawnews Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook ...

With the recent mass migration from urban centers in the United States, there are many politicians using this as an opportunity to herald the recent drop in violent crime and homicides in cities across America. Unfortunately, the unaddressed crime and anti-police sentiment that caused some of this urban flight and the subsequent "improved" crime statistics, doesn’t mean that this level of lawlessness just disappeared. On this episode, we are joined by Craig Floyd, a founder and the CEO of Citi...

To put it simply, this episode is a discussion of yet another typically tragic and deadly event for the city of Chicago, involving its police, citizens, political leadership and the mainstream media. The good people of Chicago should take heed and reject the standard political response to these types of incidents, much like the one condiment they universally disdain on their beloved hotdogs. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFW...

This week, Chris presents the relatively new phenomenon of the self-proclaimed, First Amendment auditors from the realm of social media. In their standard fashion, your hosts discuss some of the tactics and goals of these individuals and provide some thoughts on how cops should attempt to handle these subjects while on the job. Know your Constitutional Amendments: https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h926.html Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube...

Similar to many police agencies in the United States, the Pittsburgh Police Department is facing significant staffing shortages, which has stretched the agency thin. In response to this, their Chief has taken some data-driven steps in hopes of addressing this issue. Like the famous three rivers that come together at the Steel City, the boys get together to provide their thoughts on some of the controversies surrounding this topic. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com ...

On this episode, Scott and Shaun discuss a 2023 study published by WalletHub in an article titled, "The Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer." If you're someone considering a career in state or local law enforcement, already on the job and looking to make a change or you just want to know how your cops may stack-up on job satisfaction, this is a great episode for you. Link to the article and interactive study: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-be-a-cop/34669 Email: 3copstalk@gmai...

On this episode, Chris and Shaun provide their thoughts on the New York Governor's decision to the introduce National Guard troops as a deterrent to the increasing crime on the New York City Subway System. They also provide an update on the murder trial of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the irony of some of the tactics of the criminal defense. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Tal...

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This is a great episode for anyone working within the field of Law Enforcement, since many of us will eventually want or need to work outside this unique profession. If you don’t necessarily know the best way to translate your skills and experience to the civilian job market, our guests, Kim Triplett Kohlerich & Kristina Kohlerich of Sheepdog Resume are here to help guide you through the process. Check out their website: https://www.sheepdogresume.com/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: http...

This is a great episode for anyone working within the field of Law Enforcement, since many of us will eventually want or need to work outside this unique profession. If you don’t necessarily know the best way to translate your skills and experience to the civilian job market, our guests, Kim Triplett Kohlerich & Kristina Kohlerich of Sheepdog Resume are here to help guide you through the process. Check out their website: https://www.sheepdogresume.com/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: http...

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 how certain factors that are prevalent in law enforcement may have contributed to its mind-boggling, against-the-odds outcome. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk ...

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 Non-Consensual Decree, that expands upon our coverage of how the City of Phoenix is reconsidering the implementation of the federal consent decree process. Bob's extensive experience with this topic provides some insight on how the politicization of consent decrees by the De...

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 Canadian Mounted Police, Hi had a diverse career that included patrol, dignitary protection and undercover counter terrorism work. Currently, he is a leadership and security consulting expert in the private sector. Additionally, Hi has a great sense of humor that really fits into...

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 an attempt to achieve a better life. Scott provides us with some data points for our analysis by sharing the status of his personal resolutions and how they may have helped him to reconsider a more measured approach toward emotional and physical self-improvement. Email: 3c...