3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

On this week’s episode, we are joined from Seattle by the CEO of Police Strategies LLC, Bob Scales. We discuss Bob’s experiences in dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice during the Seattle Police Department’s consent decree.  He also provides us with a much deeper dive into the DOJ’s and media’s often misinterpretation of police data and why it’s important for police agencies to proactively track and analyze their own statistics to better inform both officers and the communities they serve. 

Resources/Links/Websites:

Bob Scales | LinkedIn

Police Strategies LLC - Police Force Analysis System

[email protected]

Guest Bio: 

Bob Scales is a former King County (WA) deputy prosecutor and Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington. He worked for 14 years for the City of Seattle as a public safety policy advisor to three Mayors. Bob represented the Seattle Police Department during the 2011 DOJ pattern or practice investigation and served as the Compliance Coordinator under the federal Consent Decree. He currently serves as the CEO of Police Strategies LLC.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

On this week’s episode we are joined by one of the best former “G-Men” in the business, Kurt Lewis of United States Secret Service. Kurt talks with us about his early law enforcement career as a sheriff’s deputy, eventual transition from local law enforcement to federal service and his extensive experiences both professionally and personally as an Agent in the Secret Service. It’s a great first-hand account of the process of becoming an agent, life in the Secret Service, his access to some of the most powerful people on the planet and the real “secret” of the Secret Service.  

Guest Bio: Kurt Lewis is a retired Special Agent from the United States Secret Service with 24 years of both domestic and international federal law enforcement experience. His roles included: Assistant Special Agent in Charge - Special Services, Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge - Presidential Protection, Special Agent - Assistant Attaché and Special Agent - Special Operations Training. Prior to his federal service, Kurt was a Deputy for 6 years with the Charleston County (SC) Sheriff’s Office, working in both narcotics and SWAT. 

He is also a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and a 1989 Graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina with a B.A in History.  

Kurt is the current Director of Executive Security for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Resources/Links/Websites:

Kurt Lewis | LinkedIn

United States Secret Service

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

This week’s episode is yet another in our “financial well-being” series. 3CT is joined by e-commerce expert, Emmon Khan, the Founder and CEO of Khan Ventures, the Khan Media Group and Crypto Labs. Emmon explains how to successfully navigate through the world of crypto currency and that as a properly managed investment, how this new form of tender may diversify and significantly increase the value of your financial portfolio. 

About Emmon:
After graduating from the Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University in 2007, Emmon started his career in asset-based lending/structured finance. Emmon conducted due diligence/risk management on multi-divisional private and public companies on behalf of various financial institutions such as GE Capital, Comerica Bank, PNC Bank, Charter One Bank, First Merit Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Square One Bank, MB Financial Bank, Capital Business Credit, Silicon Valley Bank, US Bank and various private equity firms and individual investors which provided asset-based lending financing ranging from $1MM up an excess of $500MM.

Over the past 6 years, Emmon has traveled extensively (90%) across North America and conducted due diligence work on over 220 private and public companies in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, technology, pharmaceutical, transportation/logistics, consumer goods, agriculture, marketing, credit card processing, debt collection agencies, food/beverage, furniture retail, etc. In doing this, Emmon has understood and analyzed hundreds of business models in very short periods of time and has written detailed due diligence reports to interested parties in involved in the financing.

In aggregate, Emmon has conducted risk management work for the lenders on over $1B worth of financing.

Due to Emmon's experience in examining hundreds of companies, Emmon realized that his true passion is the start-up and venture capital area being a serial entrepreneur either starting his own companies or helping other start-up companies grow by adding value to create a strong business model, create jobs and increase investor value.

Resources/Links/Websites:

linkedin.com/in/emmon-khan-🚀-52602b17

ekhan1984

Meet Emmon Khan: The Man Behind Multiple Seven Figure E-commerce Stores And Khan Media Group (yahoo.com)

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

On this week’s episode, 3CT is joined by renowned Police Trainer, Dave Smith, to discuss the case involving former Police Officer Kimberly Porter of the Brooklyn Center (MN) Police Department. Porter was recently convicted on two counts of manslaughter, for the unintended killing of Daunte Wright. Based upon the circumstances surrounding this case, it garnered the attention of both media and law enforcement, particularly in the areas of police training and accountability. Dave pulls no punches as we discuss the possible implications of the outcome of this case for both the police and the communities that we serve.

We also dedicate this week’s show to fallen officers: 

Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic of the Bradley Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, December 29, 2021

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25827-sergeant-marlene-rittmanic

Deputy Sheriff Sean Riley of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, December 29, 2021

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25816-deputy-sheriff-sean-riley

Guest Bio: 

Former police lieutenant Dave Smith is an internationally known speaker, writer and law enforcement expert. Dave attended United States Naval Academy and then completed his degree at University of Arizona while fighting forest fires with the “Coconino Hot Shots.” He began his police career with the Tucson Police Department and in 1978 he joined the Arizona Department of Public Safety. As a career police officer, Dave held positions in Patrol, SWAT, Narcotics, Training and Management.

In 1980 he developed the popular "Buck Savage" video training series, was the lead instructor for the Calibre Press "Street Survival" seminar from 1983 to 1985, and was instrumental in developing Calibre's timeless "Tactical Edge" officer survival book. Dave holds numerous instructor certifications in firearms, defensive tactics, and human performance and is a proven expert witness and consultant.

In 1989, Dave joined the Law Enforcement Television Network (LETN), developing and hosting cutting-edge police, security and public safety training as its Director of Education and was the general manager of Calibre Press until January of 2002. Dave continued to instruct the “Street Survival” seminar through 2012 as its senior instructor and he managed the most comprehensive update to the seminar since 2003. Dave has authored hundreds of articles for publications including Police Chief, Law and Order, The Trainer, Police Marksman, the Calibre Press Newsline, PoliceOne and POLICE magazine.

Dave is currently the owner of “Winning Mind Seminars” and is a regular columnist for POLICE magazine and PoliceOne.Com.

Dave is also the Director of Video Training for the online Police One Academy. He is available for conferences, training events, and consulting, and is the author of the popular book In My Sights. Dave can be reached via his website at www.jdbucksavage.com or on his Facebook fan page as “JD Buck Savage.”

Specialties: Officer survival training, leadership and motivational speaking, legal and law enforcement consulting, conference and event keynotes, media and video expertise.  

He is also married to @SgtBetsySmith

Resources/Links/Websites:

https://www.police1.com/columnists/dave-smith/

https://t.co/O6j32jLJ2m

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-smith-55308b12

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

On this week’s episode we return to the Buckeye State to speak with Steve Click, Director of the Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness. We discuss how both his professional and personal experiences have facilitated his appointment to this unique position. With the support of his Governor, Steve is clearly poised to help all first responders and ultimately, the citizens of Ohio. He also explains how his state is taking a progressive approach in addressing first responder wellness.  

According to Blue H.E.L.P., more than 940 first responders nationwide have taken their own lives over the last five years, with the majority of those deaths involving law enforcement officers. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more officers die by suicide than in the line of duty, and compared to the general population, law enforcement officers report much higher rates of depression, PTSD, burnout and other anxiety-related mental health conditions. Research also shows that stress from a career in law enforcement causes higher rates of secondary trauma such as heart diseases, divorce, alcoholism and other psychological illnesses.

Guest Bio: Steven M. Click serves as the Director of First Responder Wellness for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Services.  Prior to his current position, he served as the First Responder Liaison for Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services.  Steve is a retired lieutenant from the Ohio State Highway Patrol where he served for 36 years, completing his career assigned to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Office of Personnel / Ohio ASSIST program.  Steve has been involved in peer support with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Member’s Assistance Team (MAT) since its inception in 2002 and previously served as the Operational Commander.  Prior to retirement, he oversaw all aspects of the team including policies, activations and training. 

He has been active in peer support since being CISM trained in 1993.  He was deployed to New York City twice after the 9/11 attacks and worked with the NYPD peer support program, POPPA.  

He helped bring the Post Critical Incident Seminars to Ohio.  He has been utilized as a peer in South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas and Georgia, for their PCIS / STLS programs.  

He serves as the lead trainer for several training programs offered by OCJS, having provided training to a number of public safety and civilian agencies across Ohio. Steve graduated from Franklin University, with honors, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Management with minors in leadership and public relations.

Steve is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Staff & Command. 

Steve is trained in both group and individual peer support by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.  He is also a certified QPR; Question, Pursued & Refer and Mental Health First Aid instructor.  

Steve retired with 36 years of service with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and served in a number of assignments including Commander of Cadet Training, the Patrol’s Motorcycle Unit, the Ohio Statehouse Detail as well as several field supervisory positions.  In 1992, he received the Ohio Distinguished Law Enforcement Valor Award, the highest award for valor in Ohio.

Resources/Links/Websites:

https://express.adobe.com/page/t8CMVCdT0rAgb/

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/new-state-office-is-designed-to-help-first-responders

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org&

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

This week’s episode is another in the “financial well-being” series. 3CT is joined by Kyle Altenburg, the owner of Hanley Realty and founder of the “Illinois Civilian Army.” Kyle’s mission, through both his real estate business and grassroots, small business advocacy group, is to fight for ordinary citizens hoping to fulfil the American dreams of property and business ownership. During the show, we also discuss how investing in real estate can be an effective means of increasing wealth and improving your financial stability.

About Kyle: Kyle Altenburg is a full-service real estate broker and owner of Hanley Realty located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. He was born and raised in the Southside of Chicago and a graduate of Western Illinois University.  Kyle has worked with home buyers since 2005, selling hundreds of homes by building excellent relationships with his clients. 

Resources/Links/Websites:

http://www.Hanley-realty.com

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

In the wake of the recent Oxford Michigan High School shooting, the guys from 3CT are joined by their guests, Retired Chief Tony Pustizzi of the Coral Springs (FL) Police Department and Cyber Crimes Detective Rich Wistocki to discuss some preventive measures to help avoid these tragedies. They examine the need for properly trained and certified School Resource Officers that can effectively interact with school staff, administrators and parents. Also explored are some of Chief Pustizzi’s experiences during the infamous 2018 Parkland school shooting and Detective Wistocki’s knowledge in forecasting and stopping potential threats.   

About the guests:

Chief Tony Pustizzi (Ret.) began his career with the Coral Springs Police Department in 1988. Over his 30-year tenure, he supervised every unit within the agency with a strong emphasis on investigations, including homicide and special victims. Tony served on the SWAT team for 15 years where the last eight he was team commander. Tony rose through the ranks to ultimately become chief of police in 2012. He also served as the city’s interim city manager and retired in March 2018 as the chief of police/deputy city manager. In January 2019, Tony came out of retirement to serve as the special counsel to the new sheriff of Broward County upon his appointment by the governor of the state of Florida.

During the school massacre on February 14, 2018, where a former student entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida and killed 17 innocent people and injured another 17 students, Chief Pustizzi, along with members of his agency, arrived at the school within minutes of being notified and was instrumental in organizing a complex law enforcement approach, including stopping and capturing the killer and extracting victims from within the school was initiated.

Tony now conducts trainings nationwide on school and workplace violence preparedness as he is a firm believer that seconds save lives and can attest that the Hero911 app for police would have alerted his officers minutes earlier, possibly saving lives during the incident he was directly involved in. 

Child crime expert Detective Richard Wistocki (Ret.) has dedicated his career to helping children by tirelessly pursuing, apprehending and prosecuting child predators.  As an active Cyber Crimes Detective he educates Law Enforcement using cutting edge investigative techniques and Parents and Students on responsible digital activity.

​

• 30 year, decorated member of Law Enforcement
• 23 year SWAT team member
• Authored the State of Illinois Sexting Law
• Authored the State of Illinois Sexual Exploitation of a Child Law
• Member of The United States Secret Service Chicago Electronic Crimes Task Force (CECTF)
• Member of The Illinois Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
• High Technology Crimes Detective, Naperville Ill.   
• Formed the Will County Illinois States Attorney’s High Technology Crimes Unit that made over 90 sexual predator arrests in its first 3 ½ years. 

Created Juvenile Justice Online, a first of its kind diversion program redefining the future of positive juvenile reform.  

Resources/Links/Websites:

https://fourstarstrategies.com

www.juvenilejusticeonline.org

https://www.besureconsulting.com/

[email protected]

[email protected]

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

In the second episode of a series, 3CT continues with the introduction of the wives! This week, we meet Sergeant Scott’s only real boss, his wife Chrissy. They’ll provide us with the often humorous details of what it takes to make their police marriage work. Its a great listen for any couple considering a family and a commitment to law enforcement.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

In the first of a series, 3CT introduces you to their most important police partners- their wives! This week, we meet former Chicago Police Officer and current uber-Mom, Carrie. While lampooning Shaun, the group discusses Carrie’s perspectives as a police officer, police wife and mother. Her unique situation helps to shed some light on what it’s like to be both a cop and a cop’s wife. 

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!

On this week’s episode, the boys discuss the divergent impressions of two high profile gun-related incidents involving Kyle Rittenhouse and Alec Baldwin. They delve into the media’s coverage of the events, the importance of due process and how emotion, rather than facts, often guides the things we choose to believe. 

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.3copstalk.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4aw
Facebook: 3 Cops Talk | Facebook
Instagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=