Episodes

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...

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...