3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott’s affection for the unique, gently used items he finds on Facebook Marketplace inspires an idea for a statewide public safety equipment treasure chest. Meanwhile, a veteran Chicago dispatcher becomes the victim of a hit-and-run. Trapped and injured in her vehicle, she’s robbed by an opportunistic criminal couple—and the Illinois’ SAFE-T...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! A federal judge in Oklahoma rules that what the guys see as a reasonable use of Flock cameras by law enforcement violates the Fourth Amendment. They discuss the line between effective police work and government overreach—and whether hysteria surrounding the use and abuse of Flock cameras could leave legitimate investigations caught in the cro...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! While visiting Wisconsin, Scott gets trapped in a hotel elevator and is rescued by a crew of female firefighters. Even the loyalty points and continental breakfast may not be enough to assuage the trauma. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cop...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott goes in for a flu shot and learns he can earn “vaccine reward points” at his local mega-store—because nothing says preventive medicine like a loyalty program. Then, a former New York police wellness commissioner is arrested with her husband and son for allegedly plotting a murder outside a courthouse. From flu shots to murder plots, thi...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Despite their technical difficulties, Chris and Scott manage to deliver a great show. They discuss the ACLU’s changing position on body cameras and a Cook County, Illinois, judge who seems more outraged that courtroom deputies prevented a convicted killer from hugging his family after sentencing than at the killer himself. Email: 3copstalk@gm...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! The guys reflect on what it meant to serve in law enforcement before, during, and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001—and how that day forever changed policing, public safety, and the officers who lived and worked through it. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWK...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott scores another vintage vehicle on Facebook Marketplace—this time from a seller who has a lot more in common with him than he’s accustomed to. A Connecticut police officer finds himself the suspect in a workers’ compensation fraud investigation after taking a physical fitness test for another agency while out on injury leave. And in Flor...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott attends another police retirement party and wonders why so many officers resist recognition for decades of service—and why so many police managers accept that reluctance without examining their own role in possibly creating it.  Then, the guys discuss the brief introduction—and subsequent removal—of a new Conducted Energy Weapon: the G....

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris returns with positive press for his security company, but a mention of a client leads the team into a nostalgic discussion of the now-defunct Backpage.com and the coded language once used in the sex trade. A Michigan police chief advises residents to avoid protesting political activists he views as inflammatory, sparking debate over Fir...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! After some back-to-school talk, the guys turn their attention to the growing bipartisan paranoia, misinformation, and even criminal activity surrounding the nationwide expansion of Flock cameras. Are they effective crime-fighting tools or an unnecessary surveillance network ripe for government abuse and overreach? And with Americans already w...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott and Shaun recap their summer adventures, with Scott returning from a trip to Norway and Shaun sharing highlights from seeing Rush in concert. The conversation then shifts to Ohio, where a newly enacted law makes it a crime to come within 15 feet of a police officer who is lawfully performing official duties after being ordered to stay b...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris and Shaun examine the rise in vehicle-related assaults on law enforcement and the often tragic collateral damage that follows. They discuss the general lack of accountability for offenders, whether officers are adequately trained to respond to these evolving attacks, and how attorneys and the media can shift attention away from the assa...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! What starts as a routine family road trip through Tennessee quickly takes a turn when Shaun’s journey intersects with Chris’s role as a School Resource Officer, setting the stage for a story that’s anything but ordinary. A stop in the Volunteer State sparks a candid—and cautionary—conversation about temptation, accountability, and what happen...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Hate to say we told you so… Scott’s many trips to now–weed-legal Michigan set the stage for a discussion on the unintended consequences and mismanagement of legalized cannabis in several states across America. Oh, and somewhere along the way, Taylor Swift got married. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: http...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott checks in from Michigan from his “glamper,” which looks less like a campsite and more like a corporate boardroom. The guys reflect on the nation’s 250th anniversary, what it means to have spent nearly every Fourth of July working over the past 25 years, how far America has come, and how much work remains to preserve the greatness that m...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Retired Flint, Michigan Police Sergeant William Meyer returns to the show to discuss his new novel, The Deliverer: Living in the Shadows of Flint . Bill shares the path that led him into law enforcement and explains how becoming an author has provided a therapeutic outlet for processing the trauma, tragedy, and unforgettable experiences he wi...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! The guys compare Father’s Day gifts ranging from plastic surgery and a pack of new socks to an unexpected fascination with the biopic of the King of Pop. They also take a look at an upcoming film directed by Sean Penn that depicts the experiences of a United States Capitol Police officer during the events of January 6. Finally, they discuss a...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris is tied up with other obligations but still manages to make his presence felt on this episode. Scott ventures into Indiana, where he walks among some of his Children of the Corn. Meanwhile, Shaun casually reminds everyone that he’s apparently friends with an astronaut. From a midwest zeitgeist and unexpected connections to the usual off...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris checks in from memory lane in Chicago as the Bears may migrate east due to political climate change. Scott weighs in on Spam’s ambitious attempt to break into the hot dog market. Then it’s down to the Palmetto State, where a workplace dispute involving odorous microwaved fish nearly turns into a friendly-fire incident, and a newly signe...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! A traffic stop for a hands-free device violation turns into a lesson in irony, an Indiana police chief gets caught with his hand in the evidence room cookie jar after allegedly selling seized firearms to pawn shops, and the Minneapolis police chief resigns amid allegations of “getting handy” with multiple city employees. It’s another episode...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Summer officially kicks off—and only in law enforcement can dropping a well-timed expletive both save a life and trigger an Internal Affairs complaint. Meanwhile, finances in major cities are spiraling in every direction. Mounting deficits, political dysfunction, and battles involving both public and private sector unions are leaving budgets...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Some artificial intelligence, artificial additives, and artificial breasts make for a surprisingly entertaining episode. Chris is back from business—and things go downhill fast. Shaun discovers that AI may understand him better than most humans. Scott returns from a family wedding in Wisconsin convinced he’s witnessed his own culinary Valhall...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! A humorous yet insightful conversation covering Mother's Day gift ideas, the bizarre story of a small Georgia town's police department firing spree, and the importance of social media policies for law enforcement. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! DEI was sold as a cure for institutional dysfunction—but reality keeps delivering different results. This episode looks at the collapse of Spirit Airlines, fueled in part by government intervention, and the stunning indictment of the Orleans Parish sheriff in Louisiana—hit with 30 felony charges tied to her alleged role in the massive 2025 pr...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! “Mayday” has long been the universal call for help—so it’s fitting this episode drops on May 1st. Law enforcement remains under fire—despite what most Americans actually want. In major urban centers, activist mobs, emboldened criminals, media narratives, and political leadership continue to complicate efforts to restore order, creating an env...