Episodes
Dec. 15, 2022
111: Dr. Jennifer Prohaska on Police "Psych" Testing
This episode is a two-for-one sequel! We are again joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska, to discuss some of the standard psychological screening processes (commonly referred to as "psych tests" by cops) that...
Dec. 8, 2022
110: Pimp Daddy-G
On this show, the guys from 3CT discuss how the legalization of vices has often provided scant, long-term societal improvements, particularly at the street-level, despite the promises to the contrary. Historically, the govern...
Dec. 6, 2022
109: FYI, All Cops AREN'T Bastards
On this episode, we discuss how our society's long held commitment to individual rights and responsibilities can quickly dissolve when we have the opportunity to judge an entire group based upon the "bad" actions of an indivi...
Dec. 1, 2022
108: Currency, Christmas & Crime
Today's discussion centers on how the struggling economy, the deflated value of the U.S. dollar, crime and the holiday season are all macro-level factors that interconnect to make for many more micro-level issues for the poli...
Nov. 25, 2022
107: A Different View of the SAFE-T Act with Garland Mays
3CT brings back special guest and good friend, Garland Mays, to provide us with a different perspective on some of the State of Illinois Criminal Justice Reform legislation, the SAFE-T Act . It's a civil and productive discus...
Nov. 23, 2022
106: Offensive Driving
On this episode, the guys discuss two recent cases involving vehicles that were used to create devastating mass casualty incidents. In examining the Los Angeles County and Waukesha, Wisconsin incidents, they delve into the co...
Nov. 21, 2022
105: We Are Experiencing Technical Difficulties.....
On this episode, 3 non tech-savvy Cops talk about the myriad of technical difficulties that they often experience in providing high-quality policing and entertainment. 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Y...
Nov. 17, 2022
104: The Old College Try
On today’s show, Scott and Shaun shed a little light on campus policing. They discuss their experiences working as cops, both with and for colleges, some of the differences between municipal and campus policing, the Cleary Ac...
Nov. 10, 2022
103: Fundraising for the Flint Town K-9 Unit
The boys welcome back Retired Sergeant Bill Meyer of the Flint, Michigan Police Department to talk about some of their four-legged coworkers (and family members) to help raise money for the Flint, Michigan Police Department’s...
Nov. 3, 2022
102: The Illinois SAFE-T Act with retired Chicago Police Officer & Attorney Angelo Travlos
Today's guest is retired Chicago Police Officer and current attorney, Angelo Travlos, who discusses some of the ramifications of the Illinois criminal justice reform legislation, better known as the SAFE-T Act. Angelo's exten...
Oct. 27, 2022
101: The 3 Cops Talk 2022 Halloween Special
On the first 3CT holiday-themed episode, the boys share some of the creepier calls and fun Halloween experiences they've witnessed throughout their careers as police officers. 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstal...
Oct. 20, 2022
100: The Parkland Shooting Death Penalty Verdict
On this week’s show, Scott and Shaun welcome back Retired Chief Tony Pustizzi of the Coral Springs, Florida Police Department (see Episodes 58 & 84 ) to discuss the impact of a jury's recent, non-unanimous verdict to sentence...
Oct. 19, 2022
99: Quick Hit #5: SHERWICANE!
On this Quick Hit episode, Chris is back to share his stories of serving through his first hurricane! He discusses many of the first time professional and personal experiences presented to him by Hurricane Ian. As a recent t...
Oct. 13, 2022
98: Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis with Greg Willams & Brian Marren of The Left of Greg Podocast
On this week’s highly entertaining and informative episode, Chris and Shaun meet with Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis (HBPR&A) experts Greg Williams and Brian Marren of Arcadia Cognerati and the Left of Greg Pod...
Oct. 6, 2022
97: Quick Hit #4: Policing During Natural Disasters
As our Florida Police Officer, Chris, continues to work and live under the conditions created by Hurricane Ian, Scott and Shaun conduct another quick hit to share their perspectives on policing through the wrath of Mother Nat...
Sept. 29, 2022
96: Building Exemplary Police Officers with Sergeant Jason Louis of TheBriefingRoom.com
After our new School Resource Officer, Chris, lets us in on a new lucrative trend related to “podophilia” (foot fetish), the boys continue their trip to the Pacific Coast with a born-and-raised California cop, Sergeant Jason...
Sept. 22, 2022
95: An Officer Down Steps Back Up with Sergeant Laurie White (ret.) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On this week’s episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant, Laurie White, to discuss her biographical book, 10-33, An Officer Down Steps Back Up. Laurie covers her journey to and thro...
Sept. 15, 2022
94: Effective Message Management with Tamrin Olden of Law Enforcement Social
The boys of 3CT talk with public relations and marketing expert, Tamrin Olden of TOC Public Relations and Law Enforcement Social , about the importance of controlling an impactful public safety narrative through effective co...
Sept. 12, 2022
Quick Hit #3 - Smile, You're on Body Worn Camera!
On this Quick Hit episode, the boys from 3CT talk about Shaun's return to the street and his fascination with the body worn camera, or as it's commonly known in police circles, the BWC. They also provide some perspectives on ...
Sept. 8, 2022
93: Tactical Longevity with Dr. Jennifer Prohaska
Scott and Shaun talk with Clinical Psychologist and University of Kansas Jayhawk, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska (Ph.D) about a police officer resiliency program that she developed to better treat the high number of police officers th...
Sept. 1, 2022
92: Unfair to Elections with Deputy Director Chris Harvey of the Georgia POST Council
On this episode, the guys speak with long time law enforcement professional, Chris Harvey of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council , about his unique experiences as the former Elections Director of the Geor...
Aug. 30, 2022
Quick Hit #2 - Street Takeovers
On this Quick Hit episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by good friend and guest host, Sergeant Kevin Ameiss (Episode 67: Go West, Young Man! ) to discuss the increasing incidents of vehicular "Street Takeovers” sweeping the Un...
Aug. 25, 2022
91: Mentor Michael Sartain of Men of Action
The boys from 3CT are joined by professional mentor, Michael Sartain of Men of Action , for an extended episode covering many interesting and humorous topics. Michael discusses everything from growing up in Dallas, Texas, his...
Aug. 18, 2022
90: A Journey from Victim to Survivor with Jen Lee of the I Need Blue Podcast
Scott and Shaun meet with Jen Lee, the host of the I Need Blue Podcast to discuss how she turned a physically and emotionally stressful experience as the victim of a violent crime into an opportunity become an empowered survi...