3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today we return to the great white north to speak with our guest, Hi Nguyen about some aspects of the leadership crisis facing law-enforcement and private security across North America. As a former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Hi had a diverse career that included patrol, dignitary protection and undercover counter terrorism w...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! As we close out the first month of 2024, we take the time to compare the effectiveness of our  often short-lived, new year resolution zealotry versus the long-term plan of practicing effective and sustainable daily habits, in an attempt to achieve a better life.  Scott provides us with some data points for our analysis by sharing the status o...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 f...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 enfo...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 on this episode, we offer our thoughts on why this percepti...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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/3co...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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/3...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! As a cop working on Christmas, you are traditionally provided both a lower call volume and ideally,  enforcement opportunities. So on this episode, join Scott & Shaun during their downtime for a Christmas ride along, where they  discuss retro-toys from popular culture, mix-tapes and taxes.  It’s the type of discussion that provides listen...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 ch...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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.c...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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.co...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 pe...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 In...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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?i...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 th...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 comm...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 a...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 t...

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! 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 earma...