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
275 episodes
Conquest, Courage and Crying in the PNW
Shaun botches fashion advice while the Pacific Northwest somehow links Lewis & Clark, a brave sheriff, and a weepy police chief. Chris, meanwhile, is smitten with the shiny new tech that helped bag Maduro.Pierce County (WA) Sherif...
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Episode 271
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34:40
Land of 10,000 Lunatics
Chris ignites the fuse on another tour of political incompetence in Minneapolis and greater Minnesota—the blast radius is… extensive.To our beloved North Star State listeners, we advise you to duck and cover.
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Episode 270
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33:05
New Year, Same Chaos
All three of your hosts are back to kick off 2026 with Chris surviving an economy cruise, Shaun discovering Turkish Star Wars (yes, really), Scott’s dog getting publicly fat-shamed, and police tactics on video that probably should’ve stayed off...
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Episode 269
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30:25
Growth, Reach, and the Road to 2026
From five years of global download data to a major surge in 2025, we look at how the show has grown—and what the National Policing Institute says is coming for law enforcement in 2026.
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Episode 268
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39:33
A Prayer for the Lying
On this Christmas-week episode, we cover lying and prayer.Menards’ deceptive rebate game, and two different police chiefs manipulating data and scripture to distract from their questionable leadership.Season’s greetings. ...
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Episode 268
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37:44
Fighting Crime in the Tech Era with Deputy Chief Bob Christopherson
Special guest Deputy Chief Bob Christopherson of the Oak Brook, Illinois Police Department returns to the show to break down how his agency’s commitment to cutting-edge technology is transforming the way they fight crime. From smarter tools to ...
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Episode 267
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33:32
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