Episodes
Jan. 17, 2025
Gavin’s Inferno
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 …
Jan. 10, 2025
A Nutroll for the New Year
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 Websit…
Jan. 3, 2025
No Rest for the Weary
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: http…
Dec. 27, 2024
Sex, Lies and Overtime
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…
Dec. 20, 2024
Inside the DEA with Special Agent Chris Geer
Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Chris and Scott are joined by DEA Special Agent Chris Gear to discuss his tenure with the DEA Chicago Field Office, US drug policy, trends in narcotics trafficking and …
Dec. 13, 2024
Fanfare for the Common Man
Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Today we discuss the acquittal of Daniel Penny and how it reflects a much larger issue of how common Americans are dissatisfied with our government's inability to make …
Dec. 6, 2024
Pardon Me
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 imp…
Nov. 26, 2024
Undercover Junkie with Brent Cartwright
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 sto…
Nov. 19, 2024
How LAPD's Past Can Help the Future of Policing with Lt. Jeff Wenninger (Ret.)
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 …
Nov. 14, 2024
Hand It To the Voters
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 delivered by the voters to all levels of our government.…
Nov. 5, 2024
A Convergence of Failed Policy
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, but avoidable incidents in…
Oct. 30, 2024
On the Front Lines of DUI Enforcement with Traffic Officer Zach Azari
Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! According to one recent study, South Carolina leads the United States in DUI related fatalities. https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10224992/which-states-are-the-worst-fo…
Oct. 22, 2024
Take Me To Your Leader
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 enforc…
Oct. 17, 2024
How Do YOU Handle a Hurricane?
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. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtub…
Oct. 8, 2024
A Short Stack
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 an pancake house. Shaun also touts his …
Oct. 1, 2024
Restraining Reality
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…
Oct. 1, 2024
Restraining Reality
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…
Sept. 24, 2024
Puff, Puff, Pass the Responsibility
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 soci…
Sept. 19, 2024
Whoever Fights Monsters
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 th…
Sept. 10, 2024
Debates, Diets and Other Debacles
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; …
Sept. 7, 2024
Trouble in Transit
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 …
Aug. 30, 2024
Protecting Elections with Deputy Director Chris Harvey
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 …
Aug. 23, 2024
Out on Meal Break with Registered Dietitian Megan Lautz
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 th…
Aug. 16, 2024
What a Tangled Web We Weave
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-ol…