Special guest Deputy Chief Bob Christopherson of the Oak Brook, Illinois Police Department returns to the show to break down how his agency’s commitment to cutting-edge technology is transforming the way they fight crime. From smarter tools to better outcomes, Bob explains why embracing innovation isn’t optional—it’s essential.
It’s Advent—the season of the one true King—yet somehow we end up with a judge who worshipped the King of Rock ’n’ Roll so hard it ruined him. And then there’s Scott: the self-appointed monarch of society’s misfits, bestowing gifts upon his ragtag kingdom with questionable grace and undeniable receipts.…
We dive into the wildly ironic saga of a former New Jersey cop who's suing her department for sexual harassment - while simultaneously pleading guilty to a grab-bag of violent, domestic related crimes. It's messy, it's absurd, and it's one of those stories where every new detail makes you rub…
summary In this conversation, the hosts reflect on the recent losses of notable figures, discuss the current state of law enforcement, and emphasize the importance of humor in coping with the challenges faced by police officers. They share amusing anecdotes, including a hot dog spill incident and a giraffe accident,…
A massive corndog recall rocks Scott to the core, and we discuss what's behind the battered betrayal. Then we tip toe into terrifying territory. The US is inching ever closer to civil war, and no, this isn't just social media drama-it's actual experts considering its potential. And finally, we head…
Link to full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-silence-is-deafening/id1538638452?i=1000625592635 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…
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…
Today, Scott and Shaun discuss how the seemingly clandestine, yet largely unanimous, legislative process in Illinois now allows non-United States citizens to potentially serve as police officers within the state.
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! Chris has a high end commode. Scott is starting a Truck Stop food blog. Shaun knows…
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! Chris has a high end commode. Scott is starting a Truck Stop food blog. Shaun knows…
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.
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 Peacekeepers. After the program’s initial deployment provided some arguably questionable results, we discuss how other than it's personnel,…
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 questionable data and statistics…
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…
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…
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.
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 Podcast. Brian and Greg share their expertise on how individuals and organizations can make better sense…
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 Louis of TheBreifingRoom.com. Jason presents his thoughts on his twenty-plus years of service through…
