Cop Talk

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A Kentucky city's ban on no-knock warrants was struck down by the state's highest court, which said it conflicted with a state law that limits but doesn't prohibit such warrants during police raids. Tim talks about his experiences as a former law enforcement officer and the pros and cons of no-knock warrants.

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An article from the AP, dated 04, September, 2025, is titled "Federal judge ends 13 year oversight of Seattle PD after use-of-force reforms", and Tim tackles the truth and fiction about it's contents on today's episode.

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Tim discusses the topic of his upcoming article for The Strong Blue Line Ministries webpage, titled 'Feeling Safe v. Being Safe. Is there a difference? Absolutely there is!

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The City of Seattle filed a lawsuit at the beginning of September of this year against the manufacturer of one of the world's most popular handguns and three local gun shops that sell Glock pistols and accessories, alleging the defendants are creating a public nuisance by marketing, selling and glorifying guns that can easily be converted into illegal automatic weapons that have been increasingly used to commit crimes. Tim talks about the lawsuit and gives his thoughts, once again, on guns.

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From LPRs to drones, Flock Safety's crime-fighting tech lands it on Forbes Cloud 100. Tim discusses how drone manufacturer Flock Safety landed in the top 50 of Forbe's Cloud 100 list.

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An article from Law Enforcement Today by Greg Hoyt, dated 08/23/25, discusses a search warrant that was executed at an unnamed nightclub in Los Angeles where officials suspected the establishment served as a hotbed for possible Chinese organized crime, which they were correct.

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Psychedelic drugs have won over some surprising converts. An article from the NY Times, dated 08-21-25, indicates that scientists say they can treat a range of psychological ailments with psychedelic drugs. Tech titans swear by them. Hollywood stars praise microdosing (just a little bit). Rick Perry--a onetime Texas governor and Trump official--is now an unlikely champion

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Tim Rupp discusses three articles that involve policing in the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly.

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Tim served on the San Antonio, Texas police department for over 20 years. His policing career is extensive, and in this episode he talks about former officers who he knew to be involved in a cover-up.

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Recent shootings are sparking the conversation of enforcing gun laws....again. It's not the guns, it's the people. What is happening in our world lately that constitutes people to act out with gun shootings?