Podcasts about Chicago Police Department

Locke Bowman, civil rights attorney with Loevy & Loevy, joins Karen Conti to discuss the denial of a special prosecutor in connection with the actions of ICE agents during Operation Midway Blitz. Locke recaps Operation Midway Blitz, explains who has the power to investigate federal agents, comments on whether the Chicago Police Department will investigate, and discusses if […]

Sheena Gibbs had endured a lot, but she was a survivor. A battle with cancer,  troubled relationships, and the stress of a sick family member were weighing on her mind in late 2021. But she remained grateful and dedicated to her family, and was living in Chicago, IL.When she failed to make contact with her family, who lived in rural Iowa, her family wasn't immediately alarmed. It wasn't uncommon for Sheena to fall off the radar for a while only to resurface later to check in.But then her birthday passed. Then Thanksgiving. It was then that Sheena's family started to fear something was terribly wrong. In today's episode, I analyze Sheena's last known movements-motel stays, phone pings, and spotty texts to friends. and work to put the pieces of this very complicated puzzle together.Sheena Gibbs is an endangered missing person. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Sheena Gibbs, please contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-744-8266.Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@143mysteriesFor photos: https://www.instagram.com/143mysteries/One Minute and Forty-Three Seconds is dedicated to my number one fan. Thank you, Dad. I love you, and I miss you. 

May 20, 2026 City Club event description: Speaker Larry B. Snelling Larry B. Snelling is Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Superintendent Snelling joined CPD in 1992 as a patrol officer in his home community of Englewood. This type of community-based policing experience remained core to his values and his experience as he ascended through […]

True Crime Tuesday presents: Model Detective:  Inside The Mind Of A Female Homicide Boss with Police Sergeant, Michele Wood!Sergeant Michele Wood, a 25-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, has spent nearly two decades in the Detective Division. With hundreds of arrests and an extraordinary record of solving murders, she has led homicide teams while also appearing as a legal expert on ABC's 20/20 and other national true crime series.In her book, MODEL DETECTIVE, Wood takes readers through complex murder cases—revealing how she interprets evidence and uses her perspective as a woman to succeed in a male-dominated world. Wood's skills attest to her high success rate and stellar reputation on the force and explains why she's Chicago's (and probably the country's) only detective who previously worked as a flight attendant, moonlighted as a fitness-magazine model, and continues her on-air fame as a crime TV expert. From the story of her Chicago upbringing to the extraordinary perils of policing in Chicago, MODEL DETECTIVE is the raw inspiring, tale of courage, resilience and determination in America's most violent city.On Today's TCT, We talk to Michele Wood about everything from being a second-generation crimefighter to surviving in a big city male-dominant environment.  We also break out the unusual crime scene questions we know use are dying to ask a detective! Get your copy of "Model Detective" here:  https://bit.ly/3QxVz2tPLUS: AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH JESSICA FREEBURG!Check out the video of theacher that let kindegartners name themselves for a day!  The results are HILARIOUS! https://www.upworthy.com/teacher-lets-kindergarteners-choose-their-name-for-a-day/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=fark&utm_content=linkCheck out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/and check out Jess on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwritesFor the first time, get ALL NEW TRUE CRIME TUESDAY GEAR!  Represent your favorite true crime podcast in style! There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis#crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #michelewood #modeldetective #atruestoryofheelshandcuffsandhomicides #chicagopolicedepartment #chicagoillinois #homicidedivision #murder #rape #femaledetective #forensics #relationshipsonthepoliceforce #femalehomicidedetectivememoir #eatingafteracrimescene  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #ghoststoriesink #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes

True Crime Tuesday presents: Model Detective:  Inside The Mind Of A Female Homicide Boss with Police Sergeant, Michele Wood!Sergeant Michele Wood, a 25-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, has spent nearly two decades in the Detective Division. With hundreds of arrests and an extraordinary record of solving murders, she has led homicide teams while also appearing as a legal expert on ABC's 20/20 and other national true crime series.In her book, MODEL DETECTIVE, Wood takes readers through complex murder cases—revealing how she interprets evidence and uses her perspective as a woman to succeed in a male-dominated world. Wood's skills attest to her high success rate and stellar reputation on the force and explains why she's Chicago's (and probably the country's) only detective who previously worked as a flight attendant, moonlighted as a fitness-magazine model, and continues her on-air fame as a crime TV expert. From the story of her Chicago upbringing to the extraordinary perils of policing in Chicago, MODEL DETECTIVE is the raw inspiring, tale of courage, resilience and determination in America's most violent city.On Today's TCT, We talk to Michele Wood about everything from being a second-generation crimefighter to surviving in a big city male-dominant environment.  We also break out the unusual crime scene questions we know use are dying to ask a detective! Get your copy of "Model Detective" here:  https://bit.ly/3QxVz2tPLUS: AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH JESSICA FREEBURG!Check out the video of theacher that let kindegartners name themselves for a day!  The results are HILARIOUS! https://www.upworthy.com/teacher-lets-kindergarteners-choose-their-name-for-a-day/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=fark&utm_content=linkCheck out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/and check out Jess on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwritesFor the first time, get ALL NEW TRUE CRIME TUESDAY GEAR!  Represent your favorite true crime podcast in style! There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis#crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #michelewood #modeldetective #atruestoryofheelshandcuffsandhomicides #chicagopolicedepartment #chicagoillinois #homicidedivision #murder #rape #femaledetective #forensics #relationshipsonthepoliceforce #femalehomicidedetectivememoir #eatingafteracrimescene  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #ghoststoriesink #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes

A suspect is in custody after breaching a security checkpoint and opening fire outside the White House Correspondents Dinner in an apparent assassination attempt targeting President Donald Trump and other administration officials. A robbery suspect with a long criminal history is accused of killing one Chicago Police Department officer and critically wounding another after somehow obtaining a weapon while in custody at a hospital. New questions are emerging around Ilhan Omar after her husband shut down a winery tied to their financial disclosures, as a House Oversight probe examines a dramatic spike in their reported net worth and the source of the business's funding.   Supersure Insurance: Simplify your business insurance and get a free coverage report at https://Supersure.com/Megyn   Pure Talk: Dial #250 and say keyword MEGYN KELLY to switch to Pure Talk and get unlimited data for just $34.99 a month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Episode #15 of the 4ever in Electric Dreams & CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND co-production - Supple & Lean | A Geekcast. Presented by Imran Mirza from London, UK, and Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan from Melbourne, Australia, for this episode we delve into the classic 90s series, Due South. Created by the esteemed Paul Haggis (screenwriter for the Oscar-winning Million Dollar Baby (2004) and Crash (2005), along with the James Bond films Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008)), the show followed the adventures of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Benton Fraser, who first comes to Chicago on the trail of the killers of his father, and has remained, attached as liaison with the Canadian Consulate while also working alongside a detective of the Chicago Police Department to solve crimes. The show ran between 1994-1999 and spawned four seasons. Part 1 of our Due South deep dive finds Vahé and Imran exploring the 22-part season 1 as they unpack the dynamics between its two incredible leads in Paul Gross and David Marciano, the show's fantastic music along with its excellent balance of comedy, drama and tinges of fantasy. Today's episode features an original song from Supple & Lean featuring Franklin Rayzer for 'A Mountie's Lament'. www.4everinelectricdreams.com/ Emanating from London, UK, the 4ever in Electric Dreams website and podcast network is designed to help us celebrate the things we loved growing up and the things that continue to excite and inspire us today. With podcast episodes of the Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind, 90s State of Mind and Supple & Lean, there's lots of reasons to visit us again and again, and to join us in our ongoing celebration of the things we can't leave behind.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on preliminary approval for a payment to settle a misconduct claim against the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on outgoing Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg's assessment of her office's work aimed at rooting out 'extremism" in the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on preliminary approval for a payment to settle a misconduct claim against the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on outgoing Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg's assessment of her office's work aimed at rooting out 'extremism" in the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on preliminary approval for a payment to settle a misconduct claim against the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on outgoing Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg's assessment of her office's work aimed at rooting out 'extremism" in the Chicago Police Department.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Michigan winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit, the civil trial in Adam Toledo’s family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, and the latest on the deadline President […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Michigan winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit, the civil trial in Adam Toledo’s family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, and the latest on the deadline President […]

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Michigan winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit, the civil trial in Adam Toledo’s family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, and the latest on the deadline President […]

A civil lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department and a former officer started Monday, more than five years after Adam Toledo was shot and killed.

A civil lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department and a former officer started Monday, more than five years after Adam Toledo was shot and killed.

A civil lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department and a former officer started Monday, more than five years after Adam Toledo was shot and killed.

We Like Shooting - Ep 656 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Night Fision (Code: WLSISLIFE) Die Free Co. (Code: WLSISLIFE) Rost Martin (Code: WLSISLIFE) Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15) Second Call Defense Guests: David Warner – www.nextlevelarms.com www.nextlevelmfg.com Next Level Arms (@nextlevelarms)    Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171  Public   Show Titles GunCon.net Tickets on sale now. Use code AGENCY171 GEAR CHAT [NickLynch] MP5 Speed Loader – Remix This is a remix of Jackmnb's speed loader designed for MP5, with the cartridge slot moved to allow dropping cartridges bullet-first from the back side. A chamfer has been added to facilitate faster and easier filling of the loader. Angles have been modified to enable printing without supports. Note MP5 Mag loader [Benelli] Lupo The Benelli Lupo is a bolt-action rifle highlighted in the ‘Art of Performance' video series for its proprietary barrel engineering. 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Democrats revised the bill by removing a provision banning the distribution of digital printing instructions to secure passage and avoid a veto from Gov. Jared Polis. The amended version classifies first offenses as Class I misdemeanors and subsequent offenses as Class 5 felonies. Heeter v. James: Challenge to New York's Body Armor Ban Under the Second Amendment Heeter v. James is a federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York challenging New York's body armor ban under the Concealed Carry Improvement Act as a Second Amendment violation. Plaintiffs argue body armor qualifies as an ‘arm' for self-defense, supported by historical precedents like Heller and Bruen, common civilian use, and lack of historical bans. The ban prohibits purchase, acquisition, or sale of protective body coverings by non-eligible civilians, with enforcement by state police. National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. v. Letitia James: SAF Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Protect Firearms Industry under PLCAA The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), along with NRA and Independence Institute, filed an amicus brief on March 30, 2026, in National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. v. Letitia James, challenging New York's law that circumvents the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). SAF argues that New York's statute enables abusive public nuisance lawsuits against firearms manufacturers and dealers, undermining PLCAA's protections against meritless litigation campaigns aimed at bankrupting the industry. The brief urges the Supreme Court to grant certiorari and reaffirm PLCAA's safeguards for lawful commerce and Second Amendment rights. Colorado House Bill 1144: 3D Gun Printing Ban Drops Digital Instructions Provision to Avoid Veto (Savage) Colorado's House Bill 1144 originally aimed to ban the manufacture of 3D printed guns and components like high-capacity magazines and receivers, as well as the sale or distribution of digital instructions for printing them. Lawmakers removed the provision on digital instructions after Gov. Jared Polis indicated he would veto the bill otherwise. The amended bill passed a preliminary Senate vote and is expected to be signed into law. Warren-Meeks Letter Demands Data on U.S. Semi-Automatic Firearm Export Licenses (Savage) U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Greg Meeks (D-NY) sent a letter to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security requesting detailed data on semi-automatic firearm export licenses approved since January 2025. They cite ATF data linking U.S. exports to 20% of crime gun traces in Central America and 37% worldwide outside North America, demanding info on licenses, recipients, and monitoring by April 13, 2026. This follows Biden administration pauses on certain exports and Warren's recent legislation targeting ammunition sales and military-grade weapons. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: Pro-Gun Control Policies with $30 Million Taxpayer-Funded Armed Security (Savage) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports Illinois' restrictive gun control measures, including a ban on assault-style weapons upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in 2023, while employing an armed security detail of up to 150 Chicago Police Department officers. This security costs taxpayers approximately $30 million annually. The arrangement highlights a perceived double standard where officials enjoy armed protection amid public firearm restrictions. Rep. Fry Files Amicus Brief in NSSF v. James Seeking SCOTUS Review to Defend Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) (Savage) Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), leading 54 House colleagues, and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) with Senate colleagues, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Second Circuit's decision in NSSF v. James. The brief defends the PLCAA, a 2005 federal law preempting state liability suits against gun manufacturers for criminal misuse of firearms, against New York's public nuisance law. It argues the Second Circuit ruling undermines congressional intent and enables similar state circumventions. Armed Citizen Fights Off Attackers at Arundel Mills Mall, Hanover, Maryland (Savage) On March 28, 2026, an armed citizen at Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Maryland, drew a firearm during an assault by three attackers outside Burlington Coat Factory, discharging it and wounding one in the wrist. The attackers fled, leading to a police chase and crash on I-97, resulting in three arrests. The incident highlights civilian self-defense in a Maryland jurisdiction.0 Michigan Lawyer Barton Morris Helps Non-Violent Felons Restore Gun Rights via Federal DOJ Program (Savage) A Michigan lawyer, Barton Morris, assists non-violent felons who have completed their sentences in petitioning for firearm rights restoration through a proposed U.S. Department of Justice program. Michigan state law currently prohibits these individuals, such as those convicted of drug offenses, drunk driving, or theft, from owning guns post-sentence. An example is Clarence Overstreet, who filed a petition after a past cocaine possession conviction to protect his family and hunt. Calce v. City of New York Calce v. City of New York challenges New York City's ban on civilian possession of stun guns and tasers in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (docket 25-861). The district court granted summary judgment to the city in March 2025, ruling plaintiffs failed to prove common use for Second Amendment protection. Oral arguments occurred, focusing on whether ‘common use' is a plaintiff burden under Bruen or shifts to the government. Ohio SB 392: Freedom to Carry Act Ohio Senate Bill 392, introduced on March 23, 2026, seeks to reform state weapons carry laws by expanding concealed carry beyond handguns to other deadly weapons, renaming licenses to concealed weapons licenses, and lowering the licensing age from 21 to 18. It permits licensed carry of concealed deadly weapons excluding ‘exclusive deadly weapons' defined as dangerous ordnance or federally/state-prohibited items, and allows loaded firearm possession in vehicles. The bill remains in the introduced stage amid Ohio's Republican legislative supermajorities. REVIEWS Review: The 5th cast member from Oregon From The 5th cast member If I visited each of the cast members. Sean First I would ask to see vault and when he took me to the gun vault I'd say no I mean the vault of money but you don't tell the other cast members about. Then we would take some time digging through all of the boxes of gear that he has been given by sponsors of the show over the years that he's never even opened or look at. Poring me a drink of something suspicious but claim it is some sort of Old world drink to see you. Sure few drinks probably want to show me a smooth child by balls which of course would scar me for life but they're really weird part would be with his pants down asking me if I want to play some hockey. Savige He would show me all of his communist compliant guns. Which wouldn't really actually be very many. Explain to me all of the conspiracy theories around the government in the state and federal. To ask if I wanted to join him secret group that was planning the next January 6th type event only he would call it January 7th as if that was enough secret seat to avoid being obvious. I received there believing I was just been trapped by an FBI informed. Aaron Quickly after meeting Erin he would want to show me the book he's been working on “the art of working” I'm genuinely act interested not to crushes dreams of becoming some sort of Tom Clancy. Then he would give me a 2 hour tutorial on how to use indeed. Followed by a house to get fired but still get the maximum unemployment benefits. Jarami I probably meet him at his gun store first. Shoot his “Part 2 because you wouldn't let me text the whole story. Nick

The Chicago Police Department has been under a federal consent decree, required to “change the way it trains, supervises and disciplines officers,” for seven years. Since it was introduced, CPD has reached ⁠full compliance with just 22%⁠ of mandates and has yet to implement a⁠ new system that tracks misconduct allegations⁠. We are joined by WTTW's Heather Cherone and Block Club Chicago's Manny Ramos. Plus, ⁠West Suburban Hospital⁠ is temporarily closing its doors today, Lincoln Park has a ⁠new baby rhino⁠, and Happy Birthday, Mama T! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠daily newsletter⁠. Follow us ⁠@citycastchicago⁠ You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠773 780-0246⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this March 27 episode: ⁠The Other Art Fair⁠ ⁠Become a member of City Cast Chicago⁠. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info ⁠HERE⁠

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a claim of intimidation from a member of the city's commission overseeing the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a claim of intimidation from a member of the city's commission overseeing the Chicago Police Department.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a claim of intimidation from a member of the city's commission overseeing the Chicago Police Department.

MICHELE WOOD IS OUR SPECIAL GUESTModel Detective – Inside the Mind of a Female Homicide Boss Leading Murder Investigations in a Man's World,She Broke the Glass Ceiling—With Handcuffs.MODEL DETECTIVE: A True Story of Heels, Handcuffs and Homicides takes readers where true crime has never gone before-inside the heart, mind, and soul of a Chicago homicide detective whose grit and instincts prove that a woman's place is in the homicide division.Sergeant Michele Wood, a 25-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, has spent nearly two decades in the Detective Division. With hundreds of arrests, and an extraordinary record of solving murders, she has led homicide teams while also appearing as a legal expert on ABC's 20/20 and other national true crime series.In MODEL DETECTIVE, Wood takes readers through complex murder cases-revealing how she interprets evidence and uses her perspective as a woman to succeed in a male-dominated world. Wood's skills attest to her high success rate and stellar reputation on the force and explains why she's Chicago's (and probably the country's) only detective who previously worked as a flight attendant, moonlighted as a fitness-magazine model, and continues her on-air fame as a crime TV expert. From the story of her Chicago upbringing to the extraordinary perils of policing in Chicago, MODEL DETECTIVE is the raw inspiring, tale of courage, resilience and determination in America's most violent city."I'm not normally into true crime, but Model Detective was a fascinating read. Michele describes each crime scene like it was out of a movie, adding even more details like the scents and smells and how the moments felt. I was captivated!"-Cole Walliser - Director and Content Creator"Michele Wood spent her career doing what few can: sitting across from killers, breaking cases that others couldn't, and carrying the weight of the dead home with her, while the world saw only the surface. Sharp, honest, and darkly funny, Model Detective is a rare look at the realities of homicide work and the woman who lived it."- Steph Watts - Executive Producer / Investigative Journalist / The True Crime OGFor 25 years, Sergeant Michele Wood has chased the truth through Chicago's most violent crimes. A homicide supervisor, FBI-certified hostage negotiator, and national true-crime expert. She's lived the cases most people only watch on television.

MODEL DETECTIVE takes readers where true crime has never gone before—inside the heart, mind, and soul of a Chicago homicide detective whose grit and instincts prove that a woman's place is in the homicide division.Sergeant Michele Wood, a 25-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, has spent nearly two decades in the Detective Division. With hundreds of arrests, and an extraordinary record of solving murders, she has led homicide teams while also appearing as a legal expert on ABC's 20/20 and other national true crime series.In MODEL DETECTIVE, Wood takes readers through complex murder cases—revealing how she interprets evidence and uses her perspective as a woman to succeed in a male-dominated world. Wood's skills attest to her high success rate and stellar reputation on the force and explains why she's Chicago's (and probably the country's) only detective who previously worked as a flight attendant, moonlighted as a fitness-magazine model, and continues her on-air fame as a crime TV expert. From the story of her Chicago upbringing to the extraordinary perils of policing in Chicago, MODEL DETECTIVE is the raw inspiring, tale of courage, resilience and determination in America's most violent city. MODEL DETECTIVE: A True Story of Heels, Handcuffs and Homicides—Michele Wood

Retired Chicago Police Detective Pam Childs joins Kate to discuss Hunt for the Missing: Chicago, a gripping new series that shines a light on some of the city's most haunting unsolved disappearances. After a 29-year career with the Chicago Police Department, including 20 years working in the Special Victims Unit and Missing Persons Unit, Childs remains deeply committed to seeking answers for families whose loved ones vanished without explanation. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(The Center Square) – Chicago Police say they are monitoring the U.S. conflict in Iran. Residents and visitors observed a significant increase in police presence at O'Hare International Airport and on area passenger trains this week. In a statement to The Center Square, the Chicago Police Department said it is monitoring the situation in Iran. “While there is no actionable intelligence related to Chicago at this time, we are paying special attention to places of worship and will adjust resources if necessary as we continue to follow the rapidly unfolding events,” the CPD statement said. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maureen continues her discussion with homicide detective of 22 years, Dan Stover. This time, they dive deep into the ongoing investigation of the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Police in Eau Claire will not say who the suspect is. However, police do say they received reports of someone in a sedan with flashing lights trying to pull motorists over. On February 26th, Eau Claire Police pulled the suspected sedan over, searched it, and found a replica Chicago Police Department badge and a pistol-style BB gun. The suspect was arrested for allegedly impersonating a peace officer.

Police in Eau Claire will not say who the suspect is. However, police do say they received reports of someone in a sedan with flashing lights trying to pull motorists over. On February 26th, Eau Claire Police pulled the suspected sedan over, searched it, and found a replica Chicago Police Department badge and a pistol-style BB gun. The suspect was arrested for allegedly impersonating a peace officer.

Police in Eau Claire will not say who the suspect is. However, police do say they received reports of someone in a sedan with flashing lights trying to pull motorists over. On February 26th, Eau Claire Police pulled the suspected sedan over, searched it, and found a replica Chicago Police Department badge and a pistol-style BB gun. The suspect was arrested for allegedly impersonating a peace officer.

Maureen and special guest Chicago police dept. homicide detective of 22 years Dan Stover discuss the skill of getting information in order to solve murder cases and other crimes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big questions. High stakes and Consequences Reaching Far Beyond Colorado. Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com opens with urgency and sharp commentary as John Rush sets the tone: something feels off—and voters know it. From TABOR and taxes to crime, cost of living, and Colorado's political direction, the conversation asks hard questions about leadership and accountability in a blue-leaning state. The centerpiece of the hour is an extended interview with Jason Mikesell (https://www.mikesell4gov.com/), Republican candidate for Colorado governor. Mikesell lays out a strategy focused on electability, public safety, fiscal discipline, and kitchen-table issues, arguing that Republicans must win independents without abandoning core principles. Drawing on his law-enforcement and business background, he stresses leadership over ideology, law and order, and the need to resist California-style policies that raise costs and drive out jobs. John presses him on faith voters, government staffing, crime policy, and everyday regulations—from early prisoner releases to catalytic-converter mandates—that hit average Coloradans directly. The hour closes with candid analysis of the GOP field, movement politics vs. broad appeal, and why candidate choice—not just policy—may decide Colorado's future. Is TABOR the last guardrail? Can a “dark horse” win where others failed? And what issues actually move swing voters right now? Guest Timestamp * Jason Mikesell - 11:04 HOUR 2 Hour 2 intensifies quickly as John and Andy tackle law and order, political strategy, and internal GOP turmoil. The hour opens with a hard-hitting interview featuring Jody Weiss, former FBI agent and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Weiss breaks down the Minnesota church disruption, explaining why claims of “free speech” don't apply on private property and why existing federal laws could—and should—be enforced. How long can ICE operate while under siege, and what happens when local officials refuse to cooperate? The conversation then pivots to optics and strategy, questioning whether aggressive tactics on ICE, Greenland, and even Jerome Powell are helping or hurting the broader mission. Is President Trump right on the goal—but wrong on the approach? When does pressure become counterproductive? The final stretch turns inward, as John details allegations of digital sabotage inside the Colorado GOP following a leadership change. Deleted accounts, exported data, withheld credentials—was this routine, or a deliberate attempt to erase institutional memory? And if so, does it rise to legal action? Guest Timestamps * Jody Weiss - 1:08 HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with John, Andy, and Charlie confronting fear-driven narratives around AI and robotics. Is technology the real threat—or is it declining productivity and work ethic? John argues AI isn't “end times,” but a necessity for competitiveness, warning that nations who fall behind will pay an economic price. If jobs are changing, is that because of machines—or because culture and education are failing workers? The hour then pivots to a jaw-dropping immigration fraud exposé tied to an undercover investigation reported by Townhall Magazine. Andy details allegations of handlers coaching illegal immigrants on how to lie for asylum, extorting monthly payments, and even bribing immigration judges—suggesting a nationwide, billion-dollar criminal enterprise embedded across communities. Finally, the discussion widens to DOJ priorities. Why, the hosts ask, are people fixated on releasing Epstein files when Pam Bondi faces an unprecedented, active enforcement crisis involving gangs, fraud, and overwhelmed ICE operations? The hour closes with a sobering challenge: are Americans focused on yesterday's scandals because they don't grasp the scale of today's emergency?

Big questions. High stakes and Consequences Reaching Far Beyond Colorado. Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com opens with urgency and sharp commentary as John Rush sets the tone: something feels off—and voters know it. From TABOR and taxes to crime, cost of living, and Colorado's political direction, the conversation asks hard questions about leadership and accountability in a blue-leaning state. The centerpiece of the hour is an extended interview with Jason Mikesell (https://www.mikesell4gov.com/), Republican candidate for Colorado governor. Mikesell lays out a strategy focused on electability, public safety, fiscal discipline, and kitchen-table issues, arguing that Republicans must win independents without abandoning core principles. Drawing on his law-enforcement and business background, he stresses leadership over ideology, law and order, and the need to resist California-style policies that raise costs and drive out jobs. John presses him on faith voters, government staffing, crime policy, and everyday regulations—from early prisoner releases to catalytic-converter mandates—that hit average Coloradans directly. The hour closes with candid analysis of the GOP field, movement politics vs. broad appeal, and why candidate choice—not just policy—may decide Colorado's future. Is TABOR the last guardrail? Can a “dark horse” win where others failed? And what issues actually move swing voters right now? Guest Timestamp * Jason Mikesell - 11:04 HOUR 2 Hour 2 intensifies quickly as John and Andy tackle law and order, political strategy, and internal GOP turmoil. The hour opens with a hard-hitting interview featuring Jody Weiss, former FBI agent and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Weiss breaks down the Minnesota church disruption, explaining why claims of “free speech” don't apply on private property and why existing federal laws could—and should—be enforced. How long can ICE operate while under siege, and what happens when local officials refuse to cooperate? The conversation then pivots to optics and strategy, questioning whether aggressive tactics on ICE, Greenland, and even Jerome Powell are helping or hurting the broader mission. Is President Trump right on the goal—but wrong on the approach? When does pressure become counterproductive? The final stretch turns inward, as John details allegations of digital sabotage inside the Colorado GOP following a leadership change. Deleted accounts, exported data, withheld credentials—was this routine, or a deliberate attempt to erase institutional memory? And if so, does it rise to legal action? Guest Timestamps * Jody Weiss - 1:08 HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with John, Andy, and Charlie confronting fear-driven narratives around AI and robotics. Is technology the real threat—or is it declining productivity and work ethic? John argues AI isn't “end times,” but a necessity for competitiveness, warning that nations who fall behind will pay an economic price. If jobs are changing, is that because of machines—or because culture and education are failing workers? The hour then pivots to a jaw-dropping immigration fraud exposé tied to an undercover investigation reported by Townhall Magazine. Andy details allegations of handlers coaching illegal immigrants on how to lie for asylum, extorting monthly payments, and even bribing immigration judges—suggesting a nationwide, billion-dollar criminal enterprise embedded across communities. Finally, the discussion widens to DOJ priorities. Why, the hosts ask, are people fixated on releasing Epstein files when Pam Bondi faces an unprecedented, active enforcement crisis involving gangs, fraud, and overwhelmed ICE operations? The hour closes with a sobering challenge: are Americans focused on yesterday's scandals because they don't grasp the scale of today's emergency?

Big questions. High stakes and Consequences Reaching Far Beyond Colorado. Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com opens with urgency and sharp commentary as John Rush sets the tone: something feels off—and voters know it. From TABOR and taxes to crime, cost of living, and Colorado's political direction, the conversation asks hard questions about leadership and accountability in a blue-leaning state. The centerpiece of the hour is an extended interview with Jason Mikesell (https://www.mikesell4gov.com/), Republican candidate for Colorado governor. Mikesell lays out a strategy focused on electability, public safety, fiscal discipline, and kitchen-table issues, arguing that Republicans must win independents without abandoning core principles. Drawing on his law-enforcement and business background, he stresses leadership over ideology, law and order, and the need to resist California-style policies that raise costs and drive out jobs. John presses him on faith voters, government staffing, crime policy, and everyday regulations—from early prisoner releases to catalytic-converter mandates—that hit average Coloradans directly. The hour closes with candid analysis of the GOP field, movement politics vs. broad appeal, and why candidate choice—not just policy—may decide Colorado's future. Is TABOR the last guardrail? Can a “dark horse” win where others failed? And what issues actually move swing voters right now? Guest Timestamp * Jason Mikesell - 11:04 HOUR 2 Hour 2 intensifies quickly as John and Andy tackle law and order, political strategy, and internal GOP turmoil. The hour opens with a hard-hitting interview featuring Jody Weiss, former FBI agent and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Weiss breaks down the Minnesota church disruption, explaining why claims of “free speech” don't apply on private property and why existing federal laws could—and should—be enforced. How long can ICE operate while under siege, and what happens when local officials refuse to cooperate? The conversation then pivots to optics and strategy, questioning whether aggressive tactics on ICE, Greenland, and even Jerome Powell are helping or hurting the broader mission. Is President Trump right on the goal—but wrong on the approach? When does pressure become counterproductive? The final stretch turns inward, as John details allegations of digital sabotage inside the Colorado GOP following a leadership change. Deleted accounts, exported data, withheld credentials—was this routine, or a deliberate attempt to erase institutional memory? And if so, does it rise to legal action? Guest Timestamps * Jody Weiss - 1:08 HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with John, Andy, and Charlie confronting fear-driven narratives around AI and robotics. Is technology the real threat—or is it declining productivity and work ethic? John argues AI isn't “end times,” but a necessity for competitiveness, warning that nations who fall behind will pay an economic price. If jobs are changing, is that because of machines—or because culture and education are failing workers? The hour then pivots to a jaw-dropping immigration fraud exposé tied to an undercover investigation reported by Townhall Magazine. Andy details allegations of handlers coaching illegal immigrants on how to lie for asylum, extorting monthly payments, and even bribing immigration judges—suggesting a nationwide, billion-dollar criminal enterprise embedded across communities. Finally, the discussion widens to DOJ priorities. Why, the hosts ask, are people fixated on releasing Epstein files when Pam Bondi faces an unprecedented, active enforcement crisis involving gangs, fraud, and overwhelmed ICE operations? The hour closes with a sobering challenge: are Americans focused on yesterday's scandals because they don't grasp the scale of today's emergency?

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving 2025, the family and friends of 59-year-old Daniel Davis began to grow increasingly concerned. Dan was known as deeply reliable. His coworkers couldn't even remember him missing a single day of work in decades. Much of Dan's life revolved around his job at 115 Bourbon Street, a well-known music venue in Merrionette Park, Illinois, a southwest suburb just outside the city of Chicago.They soon learned that Dan had been involved in a car accident late on the night of Monday, November 24. After the crash, Dan was dropped off at his workplace, where he walked inside and briefly greeted the two remaining coworkers. In the early morning hours of November 25, Dan was seen walking away from 115 Bourbon Street.Once Dan's loved ones learned about the accident, questions immediately followed. Where was he, and why wasn't he answering calls or text messages? Had Dan sought medical attention afterward? As hours passed without contact, it became clear that something was wrong. Dan was reported missing to the Chicago Police Department, and surveillance footage began to surface.Almost immediately, they noticed something troubling. The surveillance footage was bizarre, but it didn't clearly point to what had happened or where Dan might have gone. When they entered his apartment, they found items left in a manner out of character, deepening the confusion rather than providing answers. The final known surveillance video of Dan was recorded on Wednesday, November 26, around 6:30 p.m. Dan was seen exiting a church in Blue Island, Illinois, a community just south of Chicago. After that moment, Dan Davis vanished without a trace.Despite exhaustive search efforts by law enforcement, family, friends, and volunteers, no further confirmed sightings or answers have emerged. Nearly two months later, what happened to Dan Davis remains a mystery.If you have any information about the disappearance of Dan Davis, please contact the Chicago Police Department Area 2 Special Victims Unit at (312) 747-8274.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Alyssa is joined by John Zinn to discuss what some call the biggest scandal in Chicago Police Department history.  We end fanaticizing about the story getting the Ryan Murphy treatment.  Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram.  Show Notes:  Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago To Serve and Collect: Chicago Politics and Police Corruption from the Lager Beer Riot to the Summerdale Scandal, 1855-1960 Chicago Tribune: INDICTMENTS TO BE SOUGHT FOR COP BURGLARY SUSPECTS Chicago Tribune: The Summerdale Scandal and the case of the babbling burglar Time: CRIME: Cops and / or Robbers WTTW Chicago Tribune: PEOPLE'S WORST FEARS New York Times: SIX EX-POLICEMEN JAILED IN CHICAGO; 2 Others Fined as Members of a Burglary Ring NBC Chicago: Officers Allege Widespread Corruption Inside Chicago Police Department Chicago Tribune: JUDGE DOUBTS VIDEOTAPE, ACQUITS 2 OFFICERS OF BURGLARY WTTW: Chicago Tow Truck Driver Charged in Vehicle Theft Conspiracy Chicago Sun-Times: 3 more CPD employees, including a sergeant, face firing for PPP loan fraud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jody Weis, former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and longtime law-enforcement leader, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss the tragic death of a National Guard member following a shooting in Washington, D.C. Weis brings his firsthand experience from decades in policing to break down what this incident reveals about the current state of violence in America. The conversation explores rising crime trends, the challenges facing officers on the ground, and why major cities continue to struggle with public safety. With clear analysis and real-world perspective, Jody offers a sober look at how the nation got here, and what it will take to reverse the tide.

Tionda and Diamond Bradley are two young sisters who vanished from their Chicago home on July 6, 2001. Their mother, Tracey Bradley, reported them missing after finding a note allegedly written by Tionda saying they had gone to the store and playground. Despite extensive searches, no trace of them has ever been found their case remains one of the most enduring unsolved child disappearances in the U.S. If you have any information about the disappearance of Diamond or Tionda Bradley, please call the Chicago Police Department: 312–745–4290. You can also reach out to your local FBI office: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices. There is currently an $80,000 reward for information leading to the sister's whereabouts. Click here to join our Patreon.  Click here to get your own Inhuman merch.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Almanza knows a thing or two about gangs, drugs, and organized crime. She spent nearly three decades with the Chicago Police Department, following a long family tradition of public service. But after her teenage daughter died from an overdose, Almanza says she was devastated by how law enforcement handled the case.Now, she's traded her badge for advocacy. Terry believes too many drug dealers are getting away with murder — and she's calling on others to push for stronger laws and accountability in their communities.She went on to form the Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families like hers and driving change. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Terry shares her daughter's story, what she's learned about addiction through both her career and her grief, and what it took to speak out against the very system she once served.Learn more about Drug-Induced Homicide Foundation here: https://poisoningofamerica.org/If you enjoyed this episode, you may like the following: A grieving father's fight to bring deadly drug dealers to justiceCoping With Grief and Choosing Life After TragedyHe Wanted Justice for His Son, So He Became the InvestigatorSend us a textBehind every number is a story of a life cut short, a family shattered, and a community devastated.They were...daughterssonsmothersfathersfriendswiveshusbandscousinsboyfriendsgirlfriends.They were More Than Just A Number. Support the showConnect with Angela Follow Grieving Out Loud Follow Emily's Hope Read Angela's Blog Subscribe to Grieving Out Loud/Emily's Hope Updates Suggest a Guest For more episodes and information, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage!Podcast producers:Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz

In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago's Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. Considered at the time to be a “crime of the century,” the student nurse murders shocked and terrified Chicago residents all across the city. Not only had one man managed to brutally murder eight people, but he had also managed to escape and was loose somewhere in the city. At the time, racially motivated riots had broken out across the city, making the already-burdened Chicago Police Department even more strained when it came to investigating the case.After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the early morning hours of July 14, 1966, Chicago police responded to a call about a woman screaming for help at a townhouse in Chicago's Jeffery Manor neighborhood. When they arrived, they found student nurse Cora Amurao outside the home she shared with eight other student nurses, all of whom had been strangled or stabbed that night by an unknown intruder, while Cora hid underneath her bed. Considered at the time to be a “crime of the century,” the student nurse murders shocked and terrified Chicago residents all across the city. Not only had one man managed to brutally murder eight people, but he had also managed to escape and was loose somewhere in the city. At the time, racially motivated riots had broken out across the city, making the already-burdened Chicago Police Department even more strained when it came to investigating the case.After an intense manhunt that lasted several days, investigators arrested Richard Speck, a twenty-four-year-old unemployed drifter with a criminal history. There was a strong amount of evidence that linked Speck directly to the murders, including his own confession, so when he went to trial, his lawyer tried unsuccessfully to argue Speck was not legally sane at the time of the murders. Unfortunately, the truth was something far worse: Speck killed eight women for no reason whatsoever.ReferencesAltman, Jack, and Marvin Ziporyn. 1967. Born to Raise Hell: The Untold Story of Richard Speck. New York, NY: Grove Press.Breo, Dennis L., William J. Martin, and Bill Kunkle. 1993. The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation. New York, NY: Bantam Books.Chicago Tribune. 1966. "Prisoner suffers heart attack, doctor hints." Chicago Tribune, July 20: 1.Chown, Susan. 1966. "Tearful eyes at hospital." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.Goodyear, Sara Jane. 1966. "Hunt for clews in killing of eight nurses on S.E. side." Chcago Tribune, July 15: 1.—. 1966. "Killing leads 'hopeful'." Chicago Tribune, July 16: 1.Hollatz, Tom. 1966. "Grisly scene stuns reporter into silence." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.—. 1966. "Relatives, neighbors are 'shocked beyond words'." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 1.—. 1966. "The townhouse tragedy." Daily Calumet (Chicago, IL), July 15: 2.Koziol, Ronald. 1966. "Cops weave tight security web around prisoner in hospital." Chicago Tribune, July 18: 1.Siemaszko, Corky. 2016. How Richard Speck's rampage 50 years ago change a nation. July 13. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/how-richard-speck-s-rampage-50-years-ago-changed-nation-n606211.Sowa, Tony. 1966. "Nab killer suspect." Chicago Tribune, July 17: 1.Wiedrich, Robert. 1967. "Death verdict for Speck." Chicago Tribune, April 16: 1.—. 1967. "Filipino nurse tells how eight met their doom." Chicago Tribune, April 6: 1.—. 1967. "Filipino nurse tells how eight met their doom." Chicago Tribune, April 6: 1.—. 1967. "State describes night of horror in nurses' home." Chicago Tribune, April 4: 1. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A frantic phone call, an abrupt departure, and then… silence. When Everett and Lydia Thompson disappear along with their two young sons, the trail leads to one man whose story keeps changing. But instead of swift action, investigators initially delay and brush off a family's cry for answers. Potentially giving the suspect time to erase evidence – and the Thompson family themselves. Nearly thirty years later, their fate remains a chilling mystery that may have been solvable from the start.If you know anything about the disappearance of the Thompson family, call the Chicago Police Department's Missing Persons Division at 312-745-5020 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).If you or anyone you know is thinking about suicide, please be aware that emotional support can be reached by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, where trained counselors are available 24/7 to provide support. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-the-thompson-family/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode, Cold Case Files follows the Chicago Police Department's Women's DNA initiative, a program that funds the testing of backlogged rape evidence kits and help victims find justice.Homes.com: We've done your homework.ZocDoc: Check out Zocdoc.com/CCF and download the Zocdoc app for free!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!In this episode, we unravel the bizarre story of a fake school superintendent making waves in Des Moines—and the surprising lack of vetting behind it. Meanwhile, the Chicago Police Department faces scrutiny after being ordered not to assist ICE agents under attack, sparking a fiery debate about law enforcement boundaries. And across the political stage, some Democratic politicians seem less interested in policy and more focused on performance—hoping their next viral moment is their big break.Email: 3copstalk@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.3copstalk.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4awFacebook: 3 Cops Talk | FacebookInstagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Crooked Democrats and the FBI were using Watergate as an operations manual. Did the Chicago Police Department pull back to allow a cartel hit on ICE agents? (Please subscribe and share.) Sources: https://www.foxnews.com/us/alleged-chicago-gang-leader-offered-bounty-kill-border-patrol-commander-federal-officials-say https://x.com/TaraServatius/status/1975317705264931141 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jack-smith-tracked-private-communications-calls-nearly-dozen-gop-senators-during-j6-probe-fbi-says

0:30 - Supt. Snelling on "stand down" order 18:43 - More Snelling: no stand down order 40:03 - BLM Brandon's EO to create "ICE-free zones" 01:04:36 - BLM Brandon offers more on Civil War rematch 01:19:36 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:22:41 - Sen. Ron Johnson on Arctic Frost records detailing FBI spying on GOP Senators 01:29:49 - Candidate for IL Gov Ted Dabrowski: Pritzker and Johsnon incentivized illegal criminals to come to Illinois. Follow Ted on the campaign trail @ilpoliski and TedForIllinois.com 01:56:16 - America First Legal’s Gene Hamilton, former WH deputy counsel, challenges the legality of Brandon Johnson’s ICE-free zones. 02:12:49 - Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson, on CPD standing down when federal agents requested help - “you just cannot not go”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

:30- RFK Jr testimony before Senate Finance Comm 7:48- Elizabeth Warren vs. RFK 31:15-Portland as a case study for National Guard to back ICE 46:02- Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Jody Weis, is shocked Pritzker & Johnson won't accept help - "This is a no-lose situation... they should welcome Trump in" 1:09- Dr. Richard Bartlett, former advisor on Gov. Perry’s healthcare task force, says RFK Jr. “spoke facts, is unbiased, and not bought.” 1:28- Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities fellow, on the US strike in the South Caribbean: The war on drugs is like the war on poverty—we can only chip away. Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, breaks down the markets, the Fed, and the August jobs report. For more on Perry International Capital Partners perrycapitalpartners.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Guard troops have been on the streets of Washington D.C. for about two weeks, and in June, they were deployed to Los Angeles during anti-ICE protests. Now, President Trump is threatening to send them  to Chicago, which he calls a “killing field.” Some Americans are embracing Trump's expanded use of the National Guard, while others call him a dictator. According to the Chicago Police Department, homicides have dropped by 31% and shootings by 36% compared to last year, but do lower crime rates actually make Americans feel safer? Will militarized streets bring more security or just the semblance of it? People in Eagle Pass, Texas, say they feel safer after state and federal officials worked to limit illegal crossings in the border community. But in places like Los Angeles, ICE raids have left some Americans anxious and worried for local immigrants. As President Trump brings his promises on immigration to fruition, will the idea of safety be different in communities like these? Transgender athletes competing in amateur sports became a lightning rod for debates on LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity. President Trump captured the fervor of those debates during the election and with several executive orders upon his return to the White House. His administration has sought to sort competitors by their biological sex rather than how they identify. Those who support the ban see it as a way to protect children, but does one group's sense of safety have to be at the expense of another?