Episodes
April 9, 2021
23: Using Police De-Escalation Techniques vs. Force, with Dr. Robin Engel & Sgt. Justin Witt
Spoke with Dr. Robin Engel Director of International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and University of Cincinnati Center for Police Research and Policy, and Sgt Justin Witt of Louisville Metro about how the police wor…
April 1, 2021
22: Civilian and Law Enforcement Response to Autism, with Stefan Bjes
How to keep officers and people safe during an encounter with someone diagnosed with Autism. Today we discuss civilian and law enforcement response to Autism. We have Stefan Bjes who is an active law enforcement officer wit…
March 25, 2021
21: Active Shooter & Fallen Officers - A Cop's Perspective
On today's show, we discuss the active shooter situations in Boulder and Atlanta, what it's like to respond to an active shooter situation , and the reaction (both personal and as a police force) to a fallen Police Officer.
March 18, 2021
20: UK Police Officer Helen Hayes - Cops Across The Pond
Special Guest Helen Hayes called in from the UK today. We discussed the differences between policing in America compared to England.
March 11, 2021
19: Why Accountability Matters, with Garland Mays
Garland Mays is back in studio to talk about civilian and police accountability. We chatted about how important it is to accept accountability and accepting our actions as police officers.
March 4, 2021
18: Stories from Flint, Michigan: Urban Blight, It’s Effects on Policing and Communities with Retired Sargent Bill Meyer
On today's show, we have special guest retired Sargent Bill Meyer, who was a Flint MI policeman for 30 years. Today we discuss a number of topics, including: -lack of training for police -economy as it relates to crime -eve…
Feb. 25, 2021
17: A Black Police Officer’s Perspective on The Job. A Father & Son Who Have Made Their Career Law Enforcement
Today we welcome Brandon and Zach, an african american father and son who are both police officers. On this show we chat about a number of key issues, including: * How they've handled being called derogatory names * How th…
Feb. 20, 2021
16: Police Reform Legislation Explained with Mike Kmiecik of Sheep Dog Guardian | HB3653 Illinois Police Reform Legislation
A better breakdown of the HB3653 Illinois Police Reform Legislation with a subject matter expert. Listen to this all the way through and help get the bad legislation redone or revoked. Mike breaks down over 800 pages of leg…
Feb. 12, 2021
15: Police Reform Debate - Breaking Down Illinois HB3563
Today the boys and special guest Michael O'Neal dig into the nitty gritty of the new Police reform act HB 3563 from Illinois. Is it as bad as it looks? Should we panic if we are a police officer, or is there some nuance in…
Feb. 5, 2021
14: Child Sexploitation and Trafficking with Richard Wistocki
Today, the boys have Richard Wistocki in studio, and they cover a number of important topics, including: -how to protect you children from predators -how to protect your children on their devices The stats show that child pr…
Jan. 30, 2021
13: How 2 Police Officers Turned Around the Life of a Hardcore Criminal
Today's show features our guest Garland Mays. We get into some really interesting stuff, including: -how the streets lured him into a life of crime . (and eventually murder) - how he became a hardened criminal that was move…
Jan. 22, 2021
12: Ask Us Anything! Q&A Show #2!
On this episode, we've got a guest in studio and have a great time answering questions!
Jan. 14, 2021
11: An African American Father & Son Have A Candid Chat With 3 Active Duty Police Officers - part 2
We had a FANTASTIC CONVERSATION with these guys, including topics like: -solutions of how we might bridge the gap between civilians and police -A full Q&A between street guys and us cops -true communication between both part…
Jan. 7, 2021
10: An African American Father & Son Have A Candid Chat With 3 Active Duty Police Officers - part 1
On this episode, an African American father and son sit down with us to talk about how we might bridge the gap in our communities, what impressions of police officers they grew up with, and how the son has begun his traini…
Dec. 30, 2020
9: Street Encounters Between Police and Civilians
Today the guys discuss street encounters between police and civilians. We discuss your fourth amendment rights and reasonable vs unreasonable search and seizure. This is a great episode to spur the everyday citizen to kno…
Dec. 23, 2020
8: Police Officers and The Use Of Force
In this episode, we talk about when and why the use of force is necessary, what goes through our minds as we are in tense situations, and what kind of discretion we have during a specific situation.
Dec. 15, 2020
7: DRUGS, DRUGS, DRUGS!
On today's show we talk about the drug epidemic, where it comes from ,and resources if you are caught up in the nightmare that is drug addiction.
Dec. 11, 2020
6: Domestic Violence - How To Escape It and Help Your Loved Ones
On today's show, the boys talk about the varying kinds of domestic violence, talk about what domestic violence actually IS, provide some resources if you or anyone you know is in a situation, and offer up some creative ideas…
Dec. 1, 2020
5: Situational Awareness - Why It's The Most Important Skill You Can Learn to keep You And Your Family Safe
On this ep, the boys talk about situational awareness, what it is, how to learn it, and how it's the most important skill you can learn in 2020.
Nov. 17, 2020
4: Traffic Stops: Why They Are Scary for Police Officers AND Civilians
Today we talk about traffic stops, and what goes through a police officers mind as they are approaching a car. We also talk about best practices to adhere to when being pulled over.
Nov. 9, 2020
3: Ask A Cop Anything #1
On this ep we answer YOUR questions! Submit your questions to 3copstalk@gmail.com to be answered on future shows.
Nov. 9, 2020
2: Protests, Rioting, Racial Tension, and How Police Officers Are Trained For These Situations
Have you ever wondered how police officers are trained to handle protests and riots? How about what they are thinking when they pull somone over? In this episode, we hear the perspective that might surprise you! Questions:…
Nov. 2, 2020
1: Why We Became Police Officers, with Chris, Scott, and Shaun (with Guest Host, Michael O'Neal)
In this inaugural episode, we get to meet the guys! Chris, Scott, and Shaun each tell their Origin story, and we give an overview of what it's like to be a police officer in 2020.