3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott & Chris get together to provide their thoughts on President Trump's re-entry to the White House.  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=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! As the world watches Los Angeles burn, your hosts provide their thoughts on how the political leadership in California appears to be oblivious to one of the most basic tenants of government.   Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Fac...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! nutroll - something poorly executed or designed On this episode, the guys discuss how 2025 has already provided us with many nutrolls.  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=Y...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Duty calls for two-thirds of the team, so Scott anchors this short episode to kick off 2025.   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=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Take a break from your holiday festivities and a give a listen as Scott and Shaun offer their thoughts on an allegedly sinful New York Post story that encompasses greed, lust, pride and some former NYPD brass. https://nypost.com/2024/12/21/us-news/nypds-top-cop-jeffrey-maddrey-abruptly-resigns-after-allegedly-demanding-underling-perform-sexua...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris and Scott are joined by DEA Special Agent Chris Geer to discuss his tenure with the DEA Chicago Field Office, US drug policy, trends in narcotics trafficking and enforcement and his thoughts on how the border wall may impact America's narcotics issues.  Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today we discuss the acquittal of Daniel Penny and how it reflects the much larger issue of how common Americans are growing increasingly dissatisfied with the government’s inept response to mental health and public safety.  Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFq...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! After Scott provides us with some details on what he now considers an aggravating government-imposed intrusion into his retired life, we discuss some of the greater implications of the Presidential pardoning of Hunter Biden. Officer Down Memorial Pages: Officer Cooper Dawson https://www.odmp.org/officer/27221-police-officer-cooper-dawson Dete...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Addiction hath strange form…. Scott and Shaun are joined by former undercover detective from the Kansas City, MO Police Department, Brent Cartwright, who shares his story of how an unorthodox form of dependency nearly destroyed him. Brent’s contact info: https://www.undercovered.net/ Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.c...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today, we talk with retired Los Angeles Police Department Lieutenant, Jeff Wenninger of Law Enforcement Consultants about his experiences as an officer and leader with LAPD. Jeff shares his unique path to his 30 years with LAPD, his leadership of the Rampart Gang Unit in the wake of it's infamous scandal, his up-coming book release and m...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In examining the results of the 2024 Presidential Elections, Scott and Shaun discuss some of the clear messages the voters delivered to all levels of our government.  Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook Instagram: https://i...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this episode, we discuss how an unfortunate series of events facilitated by bad political policy have manifested themselves in two tragic, yet avoidable incidents in Chicago. Officer Enrique Martinez Officer Down Memorial Page: https://www.odmp.org/officer/27209-police-officer-enrique-martinez Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://ww...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! According to a recent study, South Carolina leads the United States in DUI related fatalities. https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10224992/which-states-are-the-worst-for-drunk-driving So on this episode, we’re joined by Zach Azari,  an accomplished Traffic Officer from South Carolina who specializes in DUI detection, enforcement and education ....

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On today’s episode, the guys talk about some of the leadership differences between Police Chiefs and County Sheriffs and how those differences can impact the law enforcement efforts in our communities.  Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebook: 3 Cops...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris returns to tell us how he, his agency and the State of Florida have handled Hurricane Milton. Donate to the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricanes-milton-helene.html/?cid=fy25hurricanes&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD0HxsDgXvh9AY9rM0JACLcuLjVni&gclid=EAIaIQob...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! On this smaller-portioned episode, Chris is again occupied with hurricane duty, while Scott witnesses the decline of civility in a pancake house. Shaun also touts his level of success with the Love Tester machine. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw Facebo...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! We offer our thoughts on yet another media investigation and the subsequent Police Executive Research Forum recommendations regarding the tactics utilized by the police when dealing with subjects impacted by the failed mental health policy of the United States. AP article link: https://apnews.com/article/lethal-restraint-police-reform-law-enf...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! With the shifting opinions and laws regarding the criminalization of marijuana possession in the United States, there have been some significant changes to several societal norms that impact the status-quo of public safety for both cops and the communities that we serve. So on this episode, we discuss the implications of recent case law provi...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today the full crew discusses how some of the efforts of an organization created to address the perceived bias in law enforcement seems to heavily rely upon the very thing it was hoping to end. They also get into how another profession doesn't seem to effectively address it's questionable biases and the negative impact it also has u...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! With the second (or was it really the first?) Presidential Debate for 2024 in the books, the boys take on one of the more interesting topics covered by the candidates; Illegal Immigrants are supposedly eating household pets and wildlife in one Ohio town. You read that right. Police Officer Zane Coolidge Officer Down Memorial Page : https://ww...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Scott and Shaun get together to talk about some professional, personal and Public Safety transportation preferences, issues and events. Police Officer Darron Lee Burks Officer Down Memorial page: https://www.odmp.org/officer/27127-police-officer-darron-lee-burks Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://yo...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! In the build up to the highly sensationalized Presidential election in November, Scott and one of our former guests, Deputy Director Chris Harvey of the Georgia Police Officer Standards and Training Council provide us with some of the steps that law enforcement takes to help protect the sanctity of the electoral process.  Email: 3copstalk@gma...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! As a regular part of the job, cops are regularly fed a “line of crap” or have to take a bite of a “shit sandwich." Ironically, our real dietary choices often reflect that same type of cuisine, which can lead to a negative impact to our health and well being.  So on this episode, we break bread with Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist,...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! O, what a tangle web we weave, when first we practise to deceive! -Sir Walter Scott We return to Ferguson, Missouri to discuss how the lies of a high-profile, decade-old incident continue to harm and divide us, despite the honest efforts made by many members of that community that are attempting to help heal it.    Links to ODMP: Officer Troy...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Tropical Storm Debby has changed the course of this week’s episode. Stat safe and stay tuned…. 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=