Episodes
Sept. 12, 2022
Quick Hit #3 - Smile, You're on Body Worn Camera!
On this Quick Hit episode, the boys from 3CT talk about Shaun's return to the street and his fascination with the body worn camera, or as it's commonly known in police circles, the BWC. They also provide some perspectives on ...
Sept. 8, 2022
93: Tactical Longevity with Dr. Jennifer Prohaska
Scott and Shaun talk with Clinical Psychologist and University of Kansas Jayhawk, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska (Ph.D) about a police officer resiliency program that she developed to better treat the high number of police officers th...
Sept. 1, 2022
92: Unfair to Elections with Deputy Director Chris Harvey of the Georgia POST Council
On this episode, the guys speak with long time law enforcement professional, Chris Harvey of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council , about his unique experiences as the former Elections Director of the Geor...
Aug. 30, 2022
Quick Hit #2 - Street Takeovers
On this Quick Hit episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by good friend and guest host, Sergeant Kevin Ameiss (Episode 67: Go West, Young Man! ) to discuss the increasing incidents of vehicular "Street Takeovers” sweeping the Un...
Aug. 25, 2022
91: Mentor Michael Sartain of Men of Action
The boys from 3CT are joined by professional mentor, Michael Sartain of Men of Action , for an extended episode covering many interesting and humorous topics. Michael discusses everything from growing up in Dallas, Texas, his...
Aug. 18, 2022
90: A Journey from Victim to Survivor with Jen Lee of the I Need Blue Podcast
Scott and Shaun meet with Jen Lee, the host of the I Need Blue Podcast to discuss how she turned a physically and emotionally stressful experience as the victim of a violent crime into an opportunity become an empowered survi...
Aug. 16, 2022
Quick Hit #1: Understanding Search Warrants
In light of the often confusing and conflicting media coverage of the recent FBI search warrant on former President Donald Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago, our subject matter expert, Sergeant Scott, takes us through law enforcemen...
Aug. 11, 2022
89: Mo' Problems, Mo' Money - Understanding On-Call Pay for the Police
Recently, a 12-member jury delivered a verdict against officers of the Louisville (Kentucky) Metro Police Department's SWAT team. The lawsuit was filed by the officers in 2016 and sought millions of dollars of back pay for "o...
Aug. 4, 2022
88: The Warrior vs. Guardian Cop
This week, the boys from 3CT provide some personal perspectives regarding the ongoing debate surrounding police officers acting as either “guardians” or “warriors” in service to their communities. They discuss the concepts a...
July 29, 2022
87: Limitless Momentum with Officer Ariana Stone
3CT meets with a fellow cop that literally puts her challenging experiences as a police officer to aid the communities that we all serve. The guys have an entertaining conversation with Entrepreneur and Police Officer, Ariana...
July 21, 2022
86: How "Being Offended" Impacts Our Society And Keeps Us Divided
Chris and Shaun discuss how the perpetual “culture of offense” impacts the current state of our deeply divided society. Initially, they provide examples of how often innocuous events and words can be contaminated through the...
July 14, 2022
85: Then and Now: Starting Over As a Cop
Starting over as a cop can be challenging, but for many officers, it’s a great way to grow both professionally and personally. After retiring with over 20 years of law enforcement experience, Chris and Shaun discuss their dec...
July 9, 2022
84: Leadership Through Crisis
On this week’s show, Chris and Shaun welcome back Retired Chief Tony Pustizzi (Episode 58): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1342087/episodes/9698408 Chief Pustizzi discusses some of the reported leadership issues associated with ...
June 30, 2022
83: Hot Sauce, Summer in the City
This week’s stranger-than-fiction-dispatch finds the boys from 3CT addressing a real-world call involving the unreasonable use of a particularly spicy condiment on a subject’s body part that should normally garner a significa...
June 24, 2022
82: The Buck Stops There and the Pride of Exclusion
After opening with another installment of “Stranger-than-Fiction Dispatch Theater,” the guys from 3CT offer their thoughts on the Uvalde, Texas Police Chief’s first public statements regarding the tragic school shooting that ...
June 16, 2022
81: A Democracy, While It Lasts...
On this episode, all of the boys get together and respond to a “stranger-than-fiction dispatch” to humorously illustrate the all-too-common calls that police officers regularly receive. The conversation then transitions to th...
June 6, 2022
80: The Uvalde Shooting, and Orlando Podfest Update
On this episode, Chris and Shaun discuss their experiences at Podfest 2022 in Orlando, Florida and also how the full story from the tragic Uvalde School Shooting has yet to be told. They also ponder why we can’t seemed to sta...
May 24, 2022
79: 2 Cops Vent
On this episode, Scott and Shaun lampoon some current events that are likely distracting us from the more pressing issues truly facing our society. They air some of their personal and professional frustrations but also point ...
May 12, 2022
78: “Hopecasting” with Rachel Flick
On this episode, Scott and Shaun welcome to 3CT, mother, widowed police wife, writer, counselor and fellow podcast host, Rachel Flick. Rachel discusses her on-going inspirational journey through grief and emotional growth due...
May 2, 2022
77: Criminal Justice Course Correction?
This week’s episode of 3CT has guys discussing the confusing lack of incessant media coverage of two recent high-profile and concerning incidents related to crime and police accountability. They also delve into the realities ...
April 22, 2022
76: Discussing The Grand Rapids Shooting, with Dave Smith
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 t...
April 16, 2022
75: Reacting To The Grand Rapids Shooting
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 do...
March 31, 2022
74: The Power of Perspective, with Sergeant Bob Christopherson
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 d...
March 26, 2022
73: Avoiding Financial Scams
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 ...