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- EP 52: 06/18 /25 - Mission Trip to South Dakota Youth Camp
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Tim discusses his latest mission trip to a ranch in South Dakota where he and his wife were invited to speak to a youth group.
29 min - EP 51: 06/11 /25 - Bizarre Case of Father of Son Shot by Police Charged With Murder
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Two articles discuss this very bizarre case about the father of the son who was fatally shot by police, and the next day charged with murdering a deputy. Why did he choose to murder a deputy because he was so angry?
27 min - EP 50: 06/04 /25 - What Are 'Smart Guns' And Do We Really Need Them?
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Never underestimate the capacity for antigun lawmakers to chase after bad ideas. An article titled "Even 'smart gun' maker knows mandates are a dumb idea," from Law Enforcement Today discusses how difficult the idea of 'smart guns' really are.
27 min - EP 49: 05/28 /25 - How Gen Z Views Traditional Morality
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From the Christian Post Reporter, dated May 30th, 2024, Ryan Foley indicates Gen Z is more likely to reject traditional morality, and less likely to see people as 'basically good': poll. Tim Rupp discusses the surprising poll that Millennials and Gen Z have largely dismissed Christianity as an irrelevant faith. In addition, 69% of Gen Z respondents believed that having an abortion constituted acceptable behavior. Tune in and join the conversation with Tim.
26 min - EP 48: 05/21 /25 - Court Rules Reinstatement of Fired Police Officer
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From The Register Citizen in Torrington, Connecticut, dated 04/15/25, lays out the case against an officer who was fired over a 2020 incident in which he pepper-sprayed a handcuffed man. Tim talks about the justification and the non-justification of the officer's actions that day.
An Appellate Court has ruled the Torrington Police Department to reinstate Sgt. Gerald "Jay" Peters, along with full back pay and seniority.
27 min - EP 47: 05/14 /25 - The Dire Wolf Revived By Biotech Company
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According to an article from CBS News, dated April 8th, 2025, for the first time ever, scientists say they have made a species de-extinct, bringing the dire wolf back into the world thousands of years after it died off. This is because of the use of DNA. Is it possible to use this same technology to create a person who has already passed away? Nonsense, says Tim Rupp.
29 min - EP 46: 05/07 /25 - Impersonating A Police Officer
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From Law Enforcement Today, dated February 2025, an article that discusses a man that had been arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer. Motive? Threatening to arrest a woman if she didn't engage in sexual acts with him. Disgusting and wrong! Tim talks about some of his experiences with, mostly men, people who want to impersonate police officers to get what they want.
23 min - EP 45: 04/30 /25 - Officer-Involved Shooting in Pocatello, Idaho
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National-made story behind the officer-involved shooting in Pocatello, Idaho.
27 min - EP 44: 04/24 /25 - History Story of An Officer From The Officer Down Memorial Page
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In this episode, Tim discusses an officer's history from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
26 min - EP 43: 04/16 /25 - Missionary Service and Ministry
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Tim talks about his recent missionary trip and sharing the message of hope through Jesus Christ to officers and chaplains.
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About Cop Talk
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This is The Strong Blue Line's Cop Talk podcast. Retired cop, pastor, and author Tim Rupp is out to make the thin blue line a strong blue line by giving law enforcement officers the tools they need to…
win tactically, mentally, and ethically—or body, soul, and spirit. Cop Talk equips and empowers cops to not just survive but thrive at work and at home while serving in a profession that is becoming less respected and more difficult each day.