Episodes

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...

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 also offer their thoughts on possible reasons behind these declines, their thoughts on how well police officers faired compared to other government entities and their hopes for some other professions to be added to future polling. Gallup News link: https://news.gallup.co...

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 report that recommends some best practices in the oversight of specialized police units within state and local law enforcement agencies. The report is available at: https://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/Home.aspx?item=cops-r1140 Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: ...

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 murder rates and other violent crimes throughout the year. So today, we offer our thoughts on why this perception seems to be so far removed from reality for most Americans, including the police. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://y...

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: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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 discuss retro-toys from popular culture, mix-tapes and taxes. It’s often a smart-ass discussion that provides you with a glimpse of what it was like to work with them on Christmas. It will definitely get you through your holiday shift! Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: h...

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, police and citizens that live under these notoriously vague and seemingly endless legal agreements. Today, we discuss how the DOJ appears to be responding to some of the cities and states that are considering improvements to their policing, without the cost and specter of ...

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.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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 responders with the many legal challenges posed by their unique working conditions. Website: https://www.ladylawshield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbtruxillo/?hl=en Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/...

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 expresses her gratitude for how God and certain aspects of the Criminal Justice system helped her to find the way to change the trajectory of her life. You’ll gain a better appreciation for not only the legal and personal accountability required to help individuals survive ...

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 throughout 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=

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 places to not go on a first date (it's not our list). 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 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. Jennifer Prohaska, to provide some line-level perspective on this topic. We attempt to dissect some of the reasons for the perceived repeated failures of the well-intended, yet often counterproductive and outdated legal, medical and political responses provided by many of the curr...