3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust
Chris Sherwin, Scott Thorsen & Shaun Ferguson
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Polish President, Pretend Partner
Polish President, Pretend Partner
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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.
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- Polish President, Pretend Partner · 37 dk · Bölüm 316Scott starts off this episode by unloading on a justice system that put a repeat offender back on the street before another officer was killed in the line of duty. Then Chris…
- A Cornucopia of Talk · 38 dk · Bölüm 315We kick off the month of Thanksgiving with a veritable cornucopia of topics, serving up a little something for everyone. First, some fan mail about Chris’ audio quality, followed…
- Flip or Felony · 34 dk · Bölüm 314Some cops flip houses. This one allegedly threw in the homeowner’s identity. The guys discuss a Florida officer accused of turning a welfare check on an elderly man into a…
- More Stories from the Road · 41 dk · Bölüm 313Chris and Scott recap their recent trip to visit Shaun in South Carolina, where Southern hospitality survived their arrival. Scott provides an update on his elevator-related…
- Treasure and Trash · 32 dk · Bölüm 312Scott’s affection for the unique, gently used items he finds on Facebook Marketplace inspires an idea for a statewide public safety equipment treasure chest. Meanwhile, a veteran…
- Right Case, Wrong Time · 36 dk · Bölüm 311A federal judge in Oklahoma rules that what the guys see as a reasonable use of Flock cameras by law enforcement violates the Fourth Amendment. They discuss the line between…
- Next Time, Use the Stairs · 32 dk · Bölüm 310While visiting Wisconsin, Scott gets trapped in a hotel elevator and is rescued by a crew of female firefighters. Even the loyalty points and continental breakfast may not be…
- It's a Family Affair · 35 dk · Bölüm 309Scott goes in for a flu shot and learns he can earn “vaccine reward points” at his local mega-store—because nothing says preventive medicine like a loyalty program. Then, a…
- Chris and Scott: Take Two · 38 dk · Bölüm 308Despite their technical difficulties, Chris and Scott manage to deliver a great show. They discuss the ACLU’s changing position on body cameras and a Cook County, Illinois, judge…
- Remembering 9/11: Twenty-Five Years Later · 38 dk · Bölüm 307The guys reflect on what it meant to serve in law enforcement before, during, and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001—and how that day forever changed policing…
- Hair of the Dog · 32 dk · Bölüm 306Scott scores another vintage vehicle on Facebook Marketplace—this time from a seller who has a lot more in common with him than he’s accustomed to. A Connecticut police officer…
- The Hand That Shocks the Cradle · 34 dk · Bölüm 305Scott attends another police retirement party and wonders why so many officers resist recognition for decades of service—and why so many police managers accept that reluctance…
- Full Podcast Experience · 30 dk · Bölüm 304Chris returns with positive press for his security company, but a mention of a client leads the team into a nostalgic discussion of the now-defunct Backpage.com and the coded…
- Settle the Flock Down · 34 dk · Bölüm 303After some back-to-school talk, the guys turn their attention to the growing bipartisan paranoia, misinformation, and even criminal activity surrounding the nationwide expansion…
- Don’t Stand So Close to Me · 34 dk · Bölüm 302Scott and Shaun recap their summer adventures, with Scott returning from a trip to Norway and Shaun sharing highlights from seeing Rush in concert. The conversation then shifts…
- A Two-Way Street · 34 dk · Bölüm 301Chris and Shaun examine the rise in vehicle-related assaults on law enforcement and the often tragic collateral damage that follows. They discuss the general lack of…
- Tennessee Temptations · 33 dk · Bölüm 300What starts as a routine family road trip through Tennessee quickly takes a turn when Shaun’s journey intersects with Chris’s role as a School Resource Officer, setting the stage…
- In the Weeds · 31 dk · Bölüm 299Hate to say we told you so… Scott’s many trips to now–weed-legal Michigan set the stage for a discussion on the unintended consequences and mismanagement of legalized cannabis in…
- Camping, Country and Corn · 34 dk · Bölüm 298Scott checks in from Michigan from his “glamper,” which looks less like a campsite and more like a corporate boardroom. The guys reflect on the nation’s 250th anniversary, what…
- The Deliverer: Living in the Shadows of Flint with Ret. Sergeant Bill Meyer · 37 dk · Bölüm 297Retired Flint, Michigan Police Sergeant William Meyer returns to the show to discuss his new novel, The Deliverer: Living in the Shadows of Flint. Bill shares the path that led…
- Dad Gifts, Hollywood Schtick & De-Escalation Grift · 34 dk · Bölüm 296The guys compare Father’s Day gifts ranging from plastic surgery and a pack of new socks to an unexpected fascination with the biopic of the King of Pop. They also take a look at…
- Hoosier Daddy · 30 dk · Bölüm 295Chris is tied up with other obligations but still manages to make his presence felt on this episode. Scott ventures into Indiana, where he walks among some of his Children of the…
- All Creatures Great and Smelly · 35 dk · Bölüm 294Chris checks in from memory lane in Chicago as the Bears may migrate east due to political climate change. Scott weighs in on Spam’s ambitious attempt to break into the hot dog…
- Show Us Your Hands · 33 dk · Bölüm 293A traffic stop for a hands-free device violation turns into a lesson in irony, an Indiana police chief gets caught with his hand in the evidence room cookie jar after allegedly…
- Foul Language and F*cked-Up Finances · 32 dk · Bölüm 292Summer officially kicks off—and only in law enforcement can dropping a well-timed expletive both save a life and trigger an Internal Affairs complaint. Meanwhile, finances in…
- Artificial Additives and Real Problems · 33 dk · Bölüm 291Some artificial intelligence, artificial additives, and artificial breasts make for a surprisingly entertaining episode. Chris is back from business—and things go downhill fast…
- Southern Discomfort · 30 dk · Bölüm 290A humorous yet insightful conversation covering Mother's Day gift ideas, the bizarre story of a small Georgia town's police department firing spree, and the importance of social…
- The Not-So-Great Escape · 31 dk · Bölüm 289DEI was sold as a cure for institutional dysfunction—but reality keeps delivering different results. This episode looks at the collapse of Spirit Airlines, fueled in part by…
- Mayday, Mayday, Mayday · 34 dk · Bölüm 288“Mayday” has long been the universal call for help—so it’s fitting this episode drops on May 1st. Law enforcement remains under fire—despite what most Americans actually want. In…
- What a Long Strange Trip to Recovery · 33 dk · Bölüm 287This episode gets a little… trippy. A courageous high school principal in Oklahoma inspires the guys to take a trip back to their own high school days—where expectations were…
- Internal Affairs Unfiltered with Marlon Marrache · 54 dk · Bölüm 286Internal Affairs—misunderstood inside and outside the ranks—gets a straight answer in this episode. Our guest, Marlon Marrache, is a retired LAPD sergeant and former lieutenant…
- Hang Up, Don’t Shoot · 36 dk · Bölüm 285Vallejo PD’s latest anti-gun violence strategy? A phone call and a heartfelt “please don’t.” Teaming up with the Center for Urban Excellence, they’ll identify likely offenders…
- Pesticides and Protests · 31 dk · Bölüm 284Shaun’s dealing with a head cold, so naturally Scott prescribes an imagined magic elixir courtesy of his in-house “renaissance pest exterminator”—a guy who moonlights as a rock…
- 2 Cops (and a Firefighter) Talk · 37 dk · Bölüm 283Scott and Shaun sit down with retired firefighter John Sullivan to break down the unique mix of camaraderie and rivalry within the public safety family—one that’s grown tighter…
- De-Escalation vs. Reality · 33 dk · Bölüm 282Since the era of deinstitutionalization, police officers have increasingly been tasked with managing the most volatile and unpredictable individuals—often with limited support…
- An Irishman, a Norwegian and a Pole walk into a Police Station… · 34 dk · Bölüm 281March gives Chirs and Shaun an excuse to take pride in a couple of legendary ethnic icons—Casimir Pulaski and Saint Patrick. They swap stories about their Polish and Irish roots…
- High Altitude, Low Reasoning · 31 dk · Bölüm 280A veteran Los Angeles cop takes the concept of “light duty” to new heights—literally—after getting busted for felony workers’ comp fraud when proof surfaces of him skydiving…
- Motown Madness · 32 dk · Bölüm 279The guys discuss how a 27-year police veteran in Detroit, Michigan finds herself fighting City Hall after being disciplined for a lawful police contact—one where she relied on…
- Lent Intentions, Purgatory Extensions · 30 dk · Bölüm 278The guys do absolutely nothing to shorten their stay in purgatory, despite their half-baked plans for Lenten sacrifice and redemption. Let us know what you think of this episode…
- Standing Up to Blue State Hate · 30 dk · Bölüm 277A promising trend is emerging as local law enforcement leaders publicly push back against the anti-law enforcement legislation, tactics, and ideologies championed by many…
- Good News, With an Asterisk · 33 dk · Bölüm 276Scott’s algorithms deliver hard truths to some Big Easy cops, alongside a cautiously optimistic—and heavily conditional—report on 2025 law enforcement deaths. Let us know what…
- Some Questionable Attempts to Clear the Air · 34 dk · Bölüm 275Scott self-medicates his cough with a treatment that would absolutely not pass the FDA, while we discuss two ex-cops involved in high-profile incidents who take a crack at…
- Conquest, Courage and Crying in the PNW · 35 dk · Bölüm 274Shaun 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…
- Land of 10,000 Lunatics · 33 dk · Bölüm 273Chris 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…
- New Year, Same Chaos · 30 dk · Bölüm 272All 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…
- Growth, Reach, and the Road to 2026 · 40 dk · Bölüm 271From 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…
- A Prayer for the Lying · 38 dk · Bölüm 270On 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…
- Fighting Crime in the Tech Era with Deputy Chief Bob Christopherson · 34 dk · Bölüm 269Special 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…
- These Three Kings · 30 dk · Bölüm 268It’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…
- There’s a Lotta Love in Jersey · 31 dk · Bölüm 267We 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…
