3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Renowned police trainer, Dave Smith, rejoins 3CT to provide some perspective on the officer involved shooting of Patrick Loyoya in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Dave discusses the need to consider all of the circumstances  beyond the often inaccurate and harmful media narratives of  policing and race in America. He helps to shed light on some of t...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Shaun provides us with some quick programming notes for the state of the podcast, recognizes our 911 Dispatchers and acknowledges the need to further discuss the officer involved shooting in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He also does a horrible impression of Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz from the film Apocalypse Now .  Check it out, then catch up...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This episode reunites the guys from 3CT with their long-time police academy friend, Sergeant Bob Christopherson.  Bob is a veteran police officer that recounts how he and his wife weathered the premature birth of their twin daughters, the significant health issues his family faced throughout, and the eventual passing of one of the twins. Bob...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week, the guys from 3CT discuss the methodology of some of the most common financial scams and how to avoid them. They also offer some insight and experience on how and who the criminals target when committing financial fraud.  Tax season in the United States opens an annual window of opportunity for financial criminals worldwide, so thi...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week’s episode is a mix of nostalgia and commentary that covers the expanse of grand-parental interior design, dentistry and the need to return to a balanced approach of dealing with violence and human confrontation. The boys also discuss how some of the conditions of our current social construct have helped to remove the realities of ac...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode, the boys from 3CT talk with former police officer, author and professor Will Moravits about his recently published book, The Blue Divide; Policing and Race in America. Will discusses his police roots, his eventual transition to academia and some of his experiences from both of these often-polarized worlds. He hopes to...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this episode, Scott and Shaun welcome Officer “Sus”  to begin the difficult conversation surrounding police suicide. Sus and the boys discuss some of the conditions both inside and outside of the profession that, in some cases, places police officers at a 60% higher chance of taking their own lives than any other profession. Police Officer...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week, 3CT welcomes our first guest from the Fire Service, Fire Fighter Paramedic Michelle Fayed. We immediately launch into the well-established Police vs Fire “sibling rivalry” that exists within the first responder family.  Throughout the show, Michelle humorously proves herself a worthy rival (and sister) as she misses no opportunity...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode, we are again joined from Seattle by the CEO of Police Strategies LLC , Bob “Bobby Stats” Scales. We pick up from Episode 64 and examine how the current lack of useable data to analyze use-of-force incidents undermines the message and mission of  many police agencies in the United States. We then discuss how more in-dep...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week, Scott and Shaun welcome Sergeant Kevin Ameiss to the show to discuss his service as a police officer in the Southwestern United States. Kevin recounts his college friendship with Scott, and his move as a young man, from the Land of Lincoln to the Grand Canyon State. He then discusses how he took advantage of the migration to an exp...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week, the boys from 3CT are joined by Police Officer and professional animator, Joseph Arnold, to help promote his artistic contribution to the soon to be released fictional graphic novel, The Thin Blue Line . Joe and the guys discuss his personal, professional and artistic experiences and how these all helped to shape his participation...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week’s episode brings the boys back together for the first time in 2022! Sergeant Scott discusses, of his own free will, his personal bout with the dreaded virus and how it sidelined him for everything from work, holiday festivities and even….sweets.  The conversation then focuses on the need for the world to embrace COVID and learn to l...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode, we are joined from Seattle by the CEO of Police Strategies LLC , Bob Scales. We discuss Bob’s experiences in dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice during the Seattle Police Department’s consent decree.  He also provides us with a much deeper dive into the DOJ’s and media’s often misinterpretation of police data a...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode we are joined by one of the best former “G-Men” in the business, Kurt Lewis of United States Secret Service. Kurt talks with us about his early law enforcement career as a sheriff’s deputy, eventual transition from local law enforcement to federal service and his extensive experiences both professionally and personally...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week’s episode is yet another in our “financial well-being” series. 3CT is joined by e-commerce expert, Emmon Khan, the Founder and CEO of Khan Ventures , the Khan Media Group and Crypto Labs . Emmon explains how to successfully navigate through the world of crypto currency and that as a properly managed investment, how this new form of...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode, 3CT is joined by renowned Police Trainer, Dave Smith, to discuss the case involving former Police Officer Kimberly Porter of the Brooklyn Center (MN) Police Department. Porter was recently convicted on two counts of manslaughter, for the unintended killing of Daunte Wright. Based upon the circumstances surrounding this...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode we return to the Buckeye State to speak with Steve Click, Director of the Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness. We discuss how both his professional and personal experiences have facilitated his appointment to this unique position. With the support of his Governor, Steve is clearly poised to help all first responders...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! This week’s episode is another in the “financial well-being” series. 3CT is joined by Kyle Altenburg, the owner of Hanley Realty and founder of the “Illinois Civilian Army.” Kyle’s mission, through both his real estate business and grassroots, small business advocacy group, is to fight for ordinary citizens hoping to fulfil the American dream...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In the wake of the recent Oxford Michigan High School shooting, the guys from 3CT are joined by their guests, Retired Chief Tony Pustizzi of the Coral Springs (FL) Police Department and Cyber Crimes Detective Rich Wistocki to discuss some preventive measures to help avoid these tragedies. They examine the need for properly trained and certifi...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In the second episode of a series, 3CT continues with the introduction of the wives! This week, we meet Sergeant Scott’s only real boss, his wife Chrissy. They’ll provide us with the often humorous details of what it takes to make their police marriage work. Its a great listen for any couple considering a family and a commitment to law enforc...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In the first of a series, 3CT introduces you to their most important police partners- their wives! This week, we meet former Chicago Police Officer and current uber-Mom, Carrie. While lampooning Shaun, the group discusses Carrie’s perspectives as a police officer, police wife and mother. Her unique situation helps to shed some light on what i...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode, the boys discuss the divergent impressions of two high profile gun-related incidents involving Kyle Rittenhouse and Alec Baldwin. They delve into the media’s coverage of the events, the importance of due process and how emotion, rather than facts, often guides the things we choose to believe.  Email: 3copstalk@gmail.co...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s episode, the guys reminisce about their first year in podcasting! They discuss many of the great guests, topics and experiences that shaped the inaugural year of 3CT.  Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Inst...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this week’s show, 3CT brings back our Episode 40 guest, Lieutenant Robert Stasch (Ret.) of the Chicago Police Department to help provide some perspective on the COVID vaccination mandates facing many police agencies. We discuss the politics of privacy versus public health concerns and what some police officers feel about the mandated vacci...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On todays show, we cover some of the consequences associated with the movement to elect “progressive” Prosecutors. We discuss how the trend is impacting violent crime, police morale and proactivity, and its overall effect on the communities it claims to better serve.  Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: http...