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.
New York continues to ignore the Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of New Yorkers to carry a handgun in public without showing a "special need" to defend themselves. It also hasn't stopped…
This is the first time that a parent of a child who shoots-up a school or business is convicted of a crime because of the actions of their child. Is it right? Legally and ethically is it right? Tim R…
Under California criminal law, people are responsible for their actions when impaired by alcohol or drugs unless their intoxication was involuntary. So, a woman had been seeing a man for about 2 week…
Remember the mass shooting in the State of Main at a bowling alley in October of 2023 in which 15 people were killed? The media sure didn't draw much attention to this mass shooting, and why is that?…
Is it Gun Violence or Human Violence? Tim Rupp discusses the huge difference when someone uses the phrase, "It's because of gun violence!", or, "Human violence is destructive!" An article from CrimeW…
Tim Rupp finishes this series of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. This is The Ugly!
When it comes to The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, Tim Rupp knows his real life scenarios and situations that turn these into The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly! These are some of the best!
In a world of chaos full of crime there's a new report from Police1 that indicates China is responsible for providing the chemicals to the Mexican Cartels to make Fentanyl and smuggle these drugs int…
A law enforcement officer was shot and killed when he asked the apprehended suspect a question. It wasn't that the question was the wrong question to be asking the suspect but it was more of a confir…
Recent shootings in Las Vegas and Los Angeles claimed the lives of several people who are homeless and/or living in a homeless encampment. Is this the work and MO of a serial killer? Tim Rupp discuss…
Is is right to require police officers to work overtime? Yes and no! Yes, because unfortunately police departments are short handed, but the work must go on which demands more of current officers. No…
Houston Police Department is calling for more strict penalties for suspects who elude the police. Another police department suggests that all chases should stop because it's causing great harm to the…
Pastor Tim's dad recently passed away, so after taking some time away to be with his mom and family in Texas he is back in the studio with more interesting police topics and discussion of what Dogwat…
The response was so positive to Tim's discussion last week of The Good, The Bad, The Ugly that he decided to do more of this. Sometimes bad people enter the world of law enforcement and make things s…
Tim Rupp talks about several stories throughout the country involving law enforcement officers. It's The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of law enforcement. There are bad apples in every bunch, and somet…
Although it is important that police officers are physically and mentally fit, where does spiritually fit come into play? Tim discusses an article written from Police1 that lists these 5 ways the Tex…
What's the probability of an officer hitting his/her target if they don't already have the subject in their sights? The lack of common sense indicates that subjects think they are much faster at draw…
Police1 has been an excellent source for the latest news and stories on Police Departments and LEO's throughout the nation. This video and story on a Louisville, Kentucky police officer who gives cha…
Another officer-involved shooting?? There isn't much known about this case just yet, so there's no judgement based on what little information the news article gives. The FBI is involved in the invest…
Tim Rupp shares more personal safety types for women and girls. Protecting yourself doesn't ensure that something won't happen to you, but being aware of your surroundings and paying attention to you…