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Cop Talk

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.

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EP 68: 02/14/24 - A Michigan Jury Convicts Mother Of...

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2024/02/15

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 Rupp discusses the case against this mom and talks about both sides of the conviction. Where does the responsibility lie anyway? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-rupp/message

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EP 67: 02/07/24 - Woman Sentenced To Probation and...

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2024/02/08

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 weeks before they smoked marijuana together at his apartment. She claimed that she was under a psychotic episode brought on by marijuana use, and therefore not responsible for the killing of the man. The judge agreed with the defense and reduced her sentence from only 4 years in state prison to probation and

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EP 66: 01/31/24 - Main Mass Shooter's Best Friend...

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2024/02/01

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? Are these becoming common-place? Sadly, for those suffering from mental disabilities, it's becoming a choice to "act out" in this fashion. Robert Card's best friend of 20+ years warned authorities about Card and mental issues, but the authorities passed Card's friend as an

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00:26:20

EP65; 01/24/24 - Human Violence

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2024/01/25

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 CrimeWatch blames the guns, when in reality, as Tim discusses, it's human violence. It's not the gun's fault just like it isn't the vehicle's fault when getting into an accident. --- Send in a voice message:

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EP 64: 01/17/24 - The Ugly Part Of The Good, The Bad,...

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2024/01/18

Tim Rupp finishes this series of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. This is The Ugly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-rupp/message

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EP 63: 01/10/24 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

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2024/01/16

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-rupp/message

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EP 62: 01/03/24 - China Authorities Responsible For...

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2024/01/04

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 into the United States. All part of a plan from the China authorities to bring down the power of the U.S. by getting us addicted and bring us to death through the use of Fentanyl. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-rupp/message

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EP 61: 12/27/23 - A Policeman Killed Because He May...

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2023/12/28

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 confirmation rather than a question. "You don't have any weapons on you, right?" This is what the officer asked of the suspect, believing that the suspect would tell the truth and he wouldn't have to do a pat-down. This is usually a training issue with officers. It's not the

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EP 60: 12/20/23 - Is It A Serial Killer?

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2023/12/21

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 discusses the cases and the strange MO of someone who is targeting the homeless. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-rupp/message

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00:23:57

EP 59: 12/13/23 - Police Are Required To Work 100...

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2023/12/18

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, because of the nature of their work. As in many other jobs, when you're tired you aren't at your greatest performance. As police officers, being tired means you might be less tolerable of people, and you will make irrational decisions. It's not safe, especially to require 100 hours of

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EP 58: 12/06/23 - A Police Department Suggests That...

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2023/12/13

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 suspect and other people. It wouldn't be smart to end all chases of suspects because people will begin to think that running is actually getting away with crime. Stiffer penalties is definitely a wise choice. --- Send in a voice message:

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EP 57: 11/29/23 - 2 People Die In The Hands Of...

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2023/12/13

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 Dogwatch is all about! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-rupp/message

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EP 56: 11/08/23 - More of The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

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2023/11/09

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 sour for the community, but that's also few and far between. It's interesting that the law enforcement we have been taught to trust can also break that trust in the blink of an eye. As a reminder though, if it doesn't feel right it probably isn't and we should address it to the proper

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EP 55: 11/01/23 - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

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2023/11/08

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 sometimes those bad apples reflect on a department as a whole, but that doesn't mean there's room for any disrespect to law enforcement and the job they are called to do. As Tim discusses these stories you, the listener, can decide if it's The Good, The Bad, or The Ugly! --- Send in a voice

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EP 54: 10/25/23 - 5 Ways Texas PD Ensures Their...

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2023/10/26

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 Texas PD is ensuring their officers are physically and mentally fit, even retirees because of the unfortunate possibility off suicide. We have to incorporate the spiritual side as well because it's actually one of the most important things officers should be concentrating on. --- Send in a voice

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EP 53: 10/18/23 - The Failure Of Common Sense

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2023/10/20

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 drawing a gun, aiming, and shooting than an officer is. Police officers are becoming appropriately trained to draw their guns quicker, aim adequately, and fire sooner then previously understood. Tim Rupp talks about his experience as an officer in San Antonio and training to shoot. Not training to

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EP 52: 10/11/23 - Louisville, Kentucky Officer Pulled...

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2023/10/12

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 chase to a vehicle is SHOCKING!!! Be aware that if you choose to visit Police1 and watch the video, it is graphic. The suspects stop their vehicle and take off on foot, so the officer takes chase. Shortly after giving chase the officer is shot at and hit, so he retreats back toward his car. He knows the

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EP 51: 10/04/23 - Investigation Underway After...

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2023/10/05

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 investigation, along with a neighboring county sheriff office. We know that there were 2 officers at the scene. We also know that one of the officers attempted to use a tazer on the suspect, which didn't work. The suspect charged at the officers with a knife several times after both officers

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00:24:55

EP 50: 09/27/23 - Part 2; Personal Safety Tips for Women

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2023/09/28

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 your "gut" feeling will help avoid something bad from happening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tim-rupp/message

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EP 49: 09/20/23 - Personal Safety Tips for Women

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2023/09/21

When was the last time that you thought about your own safety, as a woman, when you're out and about? Sometimes we forget to be aware of our surroundings, noticing people or vehicles that we don't recognize in the parking lot or in our neighborhood, having an accessible weapon and ready to use it just in case. Tim Rupp discusses the importance of protecting ourselves, especially as a woman, because we don't always think that bad things could happen. Bad things do, and can, happen to our

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