3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust
Welcome to 3 Cops Talk.
Join three veteran police officers as they take you behind the badge where nothing is off limits. From wild patrol stories to insightful discussions about the challenges of modern policing and everything in between.
You'll witness the unique camaraderie the job can bring with moments that will have you laughing out loud. With a blend of heart, humor, and honest conversations 3 Cops Talk gives you a front row seat to life in uniform like you've never heard before.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the hosts and do not represent any professional organization.
Episodes
269 episodes
These Three Kings
It’s Advent—the season of the one true King—yet somehow we end up with a judge who worshipped the King of Rock ’n’ Roll so hard it ruined him.And then there’s Scott: the self-appointed monarch of society’s misfits, bestowing gifts upon h...
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Episode 266
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29:34
There’s a Lotta Love in Jersey
We dive into the wildly ironic saga of a former New Jersey cop who’s suing her department for sexual harassment—while simultaneously pleading guilty to a grab-bag of violent, domestic related crimes.It’s messy, it’s absurd, and it’s one ...
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Episode 265
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30:51
Thank You for Your Service, Too
Chris and Shaun explore the similarities and differences between serving as a military veteran and a veteran of police work. They discuss how society perceives both professions — the respect, the misconceptions, and the shifting public attitude...
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Episode 264
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30:35
Let's Not Try That Again
In this episode, we revisit some truly bold decision-making:• New York City decides Communism needed another chance through better marketing.• A courtroom virtual cameo featuring… no pants.• And a police pursuit where the p...
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Episode 263
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34:23
The Curious Case of Billy Carlson
This week, Chris and Scott welcome longtime colleague and retired cop, Billy “Norm” Carlson and also introduce the show’s new Social Media Coordinator, Karah Sherwin! Billy reveals the details behind his one-of-a-kind law enforcemen...
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Episode 262
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1:03:49
You Can't Do That on Body Worn Camera
Chris celebrates his Polish pride amid Poland’s shifting political landscape. We dig into the Phoenix Police Department’s controversial adoption of AI to monitor officer behavior through body cam footage, and respond to a listener’s conce...
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Episode 261
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38:02
Respect, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll with Tegan Broadwater
Tegan Broadwater shares his journey from musician to undercover officer, revealing the risks, humor, and emotional toll of living a double life. He discusses earning trust inside gangs, working with the FBI, and his mission to support children ...
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Episode 260
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55:12
This Wasn’t in the Brochure
Scott hits Tempe for a ride-along with a good friend, a dive into the unknown and awkward truths of prostate cancer awareness and detection, and we finish at the intersection of open carry and cold cuts at a Florida Publix. Buckle u...
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Episode 259
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34:49
American Democrat Idol
In this episode, we unravel the bizarre story of a fake school superintendent making waves in Des Moines—and the surprising lack of vetting behind it. Meanwhile, the Chicago Police Department faces scrutiny after being ordered not to assist ICE...
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Episode 258
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36:46
A Splintered Snack and Nation
First up: A massive corndog recall rocks Scott to the core, and we discuss what’s behind the battered betrayal. Then we tiptoe into terrifying territory: The US is inching ever closer to civil war, and no, this isn’t just social media drama—it’...
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Episode 257
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31:54
Off the Beaten Highway with Retired Oregon State Trooper Jeff Leighty
We're joined by a listener and retired Oregon State Trooper, Jeff Leighty, to discuss his life and work as both a Coast Guardsman and a Cop in rural Oregon. Throughout his law enforcement career, Jeff has seen many roads and waterways that have...
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Episode 256
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43:26
Checkpoint Charlie
Scott and Shaun discuss some of the issues surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk and what it may mean for all Americans.
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Episode 255
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38:51
Operation Midway Blitz
The guys discuss the continuation of the federal government's immigration enforcement campaign, this time in the city of Chicago with Operation Midway Blitz.
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Episode 254
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25:20
Doubling Down on Stupid
This week’s episode dives into the strange, the surreal, and the headlines you didn’t know you needed. We start with a Reader’s Digest sighting in the least likely of places: a casino floor. Then, we turn to Illinois politics, where state leade...
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Episode 253
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36:12
Spies, Lies and Cybercrime with Eric O'Neill
We’re joined by cybersecurity expert Eric O’Neill—a former undercover FBI agent, attorney, business owner, and author—to discuss cybersecurity and his new book, Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime.
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Episode 252
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51:04
Police Work and Pom Poms
Virtue signaling from Winnipeg; A catcalling sting in England; The National Guard deploys to the crime ridden streets of Washington DC; Stop honoring the “sissification” of men.
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Episode 251
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32:49
Yet Another Placebo
A discussion about the 30x30 initiative, which hopes to have the number of female police recruits at 30% by 2030.https://30x30initiative.org/
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Episode 250
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34:39
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Podcast
Celebrity deaths; The comedic approach may have increased downloads and listeners; More trouble in transit.
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Episode 249
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30:56
The Gelded Age
Cheaters can’t hide from Coldplay; Masculinity and traditional fatherhood needs to make a comeback, especially in policing.
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Episode 248
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32:41
The Best of the Best
The guys discuss the recent tragic loss of three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad Deputies; Scott sounds the alarm on the 2025 Summer Scam season. Officer Down Memorial links:
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Episode 247
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31:28
Signed, Epstein’s Mother
The “Summer of Scott” continues; A discussion of the recent developments in the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
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Episode 246
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31:13
Cry Fago and Let Slip the Corndogs of War
A discussion of how some very specific, and poorly considered culinary (and life) choices helped to unleash havoc with matters that impacted both life and death.
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Episode 245
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28:33
What Are We Doing Here?
Big toilets in the Big Apple, Public Safety personnel ambushed in Idaho and Milwaukee, and cops suing cops in Ohio.
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Episode 244
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34:29