Episodes

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

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 this episode you'll understand why it takes a special breed to tolerate this necessary, front-line work. We're joined by a familiar guest, Carrie Ferguson, to discuss her extensive experience serving as a desk officer for both large and smaller police agencies and what you s...

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 remain abstract issues to Americans- particularly for those that work in Public Safety. The horrific events in Israel are a clarion call for all of us to put aside our differences, to remain vigilant and to recommit ourselves to protecting our nation and fellow citizens. Email...

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

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 victims while making it much easier for traffickers. On this episode we're joined by a retired 25 year police veteran and domestic sex trafficking expert, Heidi Chance of A Chance For Awareness. You’ll hear that Heidi is tireless in her mission to increase awareness and combat a...

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 letter sent directly to Seattle’s Chief of Police. You’ll find Jessica to be a most unique and entertaining guest that provides us with a blunt assessment of the political and public safety climate in the Seattle and how that motivated her to author perhaps the most blist...

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 professional experience and how SoundThinking's gunshot detection technology known as ShotSpotter can help communities to better address gun violence. Thomas Chittum https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-chittum/ SoundThinking Inc. https://www.soundthinking.com/ ShotSpotter https://...

On Part 2 of this series, we continue our conversation with speaker, author, and founding Executive Director of Solutions of North Texas, Scott Wisenbaker, regarding his partnerships with law enforcement, the courts and corrections and how they have helped to provide a realistic and effective form of addiction treatment, community outreach and crime reduction. Please scan the QR Code for this episode to reach Solutions of North Texas. https://sontx.org/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: ht...

This show is the first in a series of episodes we think you’ll find both motivational and emblematic of why we actually started this podcast. You’ll be introduced to Scott Wisenbaker, a man that suffered from addiction, witnessing its full impact through significant personal loss and incarceration. What makes him unique however, is that he took those experiences and used them to help change the systemically adversarial and ineffective relationships of those engaged in the war on drugs. Lear...

After nearly a decade of activism and civil unrest ignited by the often false narratives perpetuated by the corporate media and certain activist groups, we discuss why a recent, fact-based and particularly disturbing police misconduct incident in Mississippi has not garnered the same attention and disobedience, despite having all of the earmarks needed to generate similar demands for police accountability and solutions to these issues. While we provide no quarter for the officers and the police...

There’s no doubt that many seek Hawaii for its unique geographic beauty, as well as its isolation from the US mainland. On this episode Scott and Shaun discuss how some of those same factors could be negatively impacting the public safety response to Hawaii’s devastating wildfires. See the links below to donate: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/home https://mauifoodbank.org/donate/ https://mauiunitedway.org/disasterrelief https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/ https://www.redcross.org/dona...

We are again joined by Police One and The Rural Badge columnist, Kathleen Dias, to discuss her most recent article, "Where Did All the Old Cops Go?" You'll find it a great conversation about some impacts of the financial decisions that many police departments have made over the years in order to cut costs to tax payers. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https:...

Today, Scott and Shaun discuss how the seemingly clandestine, yet largely unanimous, legislative process in Illinois now allows non-United States citizens to serve as police officers within the state. 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=

This week, the guys continue their vigorous defense of the First Amendment, with a lively discussion about the flap surrounding the Jason Aldean hit country single, Try That In a Small Town. Spoiler Alerts! Shaun knows nothing about modern country music. Scott is starting a food blog. Chris has a high end commode. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://insta...

On this episode, we provide our thoughts on the recent acquittal of former Broward County Deputy, Scot Peterson, after he faced criminal charges for his failure to confront a gunman as the School Resource Officer during the infamous 2018 Parkland, Florida school massacre. 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=

Today the guys provide their thoughts on the recent unanimous policy decision presented by the City Council of Ann Arbor, Michigan, that bans their police department from conducting otherwise legal traffic stops for certain minor traffic violations. The City Council has justified the policy based upon the claims that these types of traffic stops systemically target and harass people of color. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCF...

On today's show, Chris provides us some very personal information related to his family. He also displays his ability to remain a rock in the lives of so many of the people that surround him. It will surely help you to better understand a main source of Chris' commitment to family, friends, policing and the greater society. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/27496110/marian-e-sherwin https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/28234627/lawrence-sherwin/wall Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Webs...

On an episode recorded on Father's Day, Scott and Shaun discuss how involved fathers can positively impact our world and how the diminishing roles of fatherhood and masculinity has negatively impacted society. They also stress the importance for all men to reclaim the true purpose of being a good Dad and reflect upon the fathers in their own lives. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk |...

On this episode we’re joined by Sergeant and Author, Steve Sweeting to discuss how his recent book, Street Stoic, explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and how it’s principles can be applied to the many challenges facing modern-day law enforcement. 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 an attempt to quell violent crime in some of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods, the City of Chicago has sought the help of some “street credible” local residents, now known as Peace Keepers. After the program’s initial deployment provided some arguably questionable results, we discuss how other than it's personnel, the program’s inception and operational protocols seem to be largely unknown to the majority of law enforcement. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.co...

On this episode, we step outside the hustle of the big cities and the monotony of the suburbs to talk with our guest, a rural policing advocate, Kathleen Dias, about some of the aspects of rural policing in America. You’ll find that she’s been aptly described as a “voice for the voiceless” in this often overlooked level of law-enforcement in the United States. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Face...

After recognizing the recent passing of a Police Chief, a K-9 and the ever increasing hazards of the job, Scott and Shaun take the time to consider some of the unique difficulties that cops may find in achieving a healthy work-life balance. In light of Scott's rapidly approaching retirement date, Shaun also offers some real estate and senior living considerations in a post-police world. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMe...

On this episode, we provide some thoughts on the recent controversial death of Jordan Kneely, on the New York City Subway System. Kneely, a mentally ill and homeless subject with a violent criminal history, died as the result of a fellow passenger, Daniel Penny, restraining him during what many witnesses described as one of Kneely's threatening episodes. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops ...

In dedication to the service and memory of slain Chicago Police Officer, Areanah Preston, Scott and Shaun discuss the origins and observations of National Police Week, as well as the National Law Enforcement Memorial and ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. National Police Week 2023: https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2023/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Fac...