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Cop TalkEP 78: 12/17/25 - Gordon Graham's 10 "F's"Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim continues this week on the discussion of Gordon Graham's 10 "F's".
2025-12-2223 minCop TalkEP 77: 12/10/25 - Gordon Graham and the 10 F'sInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim continues his discussion on the 10 F's from Gordon Graham
2025-12-1125 minCop TalkEP 75: 11/26/25 - A nod to one of the most infamous radicals in American historyInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmMamdani, 34, opened his victory speech with a quote from Eugene Debs, a far-left activist from the early 20th century who was stripped of his American citizenship after being convicted of sedition in 1918. Like Debs, Mandani has embraced radical policies, including broad promises to provide a range of free services to New Yorkers.Tim talks about an article from DailyWire.com that discusses Debs and what Mamdani means for New Yorkers.
2025-11-2626 minCop TalkEP 74: 11/19/25 - Who is NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and what is he proposing?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmNew York City's mayor-elect plans to redirect mental health, homelessness and outreach duties to a new civilian agency under a $1.1B proposal. One of the biggest questions facing officers is how his leadership will affect the nation's largest police department. Tim discusses an article from Police1 that talks about who Zohran Mamdani is and what he wants to change about the NYC police force.
2025-11-2025 minCop TalkEP 73: 11/12/25 - An arrest of a man threatening to kill an official over TikTokInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmAn article from Law Enforcement Today, dated the 25th of October, states that a 29-year old man from Saint Paul is facing federal charges of interstate transmission of a threat to injure another person after authorities say the individual posted an image to TikTok earlier in October which offered a bounty of $45k for the murder of Attorney General Pam Bondi.Tim discusses this case, and the seriousness of making such threats.
2025-11-1224 minCop TalkEP 72: 11/05/25 - No-knock warrants safe?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmA 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.
2025-11-0526 minCop TalkEP 71: 10/29/25 - A consent decree between the DOJ and Seattle PDInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmAn 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.
2025-10-2925 minCop TalkEP 70: 10/22/25 - Feeling Safe v. Being SafeInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim 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!
2025-10-2226 minCop TalkEP 68: 10/08/25 - Lawsuit filed against Glock, and gun shops over 'switches'Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmThe 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.
2025-10-2127 minCop TalkEP 69: 10/15/25 - Flock Safety's crime-fighting tech lands it on Forbes Cloud 100Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmFrom 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.
2025-10-1527 minCop TalkEP 65: 09/17/25 - The Good, The Bad, The UglyInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim Rupp discusses three articles that involve policing in the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly.
2025-09-1725 minCop TalkEP 64: 09/10/25 - A San Antonio Police Cover-Up?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim 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.
2025-09-1024 minCop TalkEP 60: 08/13/25 - A bill signed that would allow medically assisted suicide for terminally illInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmLawmakers in New York approved a bill that would allow medically assisted suicide for terminally ill. Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to review the legislation. What are your thoughts on assisted suicide? Is it murder, even though it's "consensual"? Is it right? Wrong? Tune in and listen to the discussion from Tim Rupp as he discusses this topic of assisted suicide.
2025-08-1326 minCop TalkEP 59: 08/06/25 - Discussion on the most recent gun shootingsInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim talks about the most alarming, and recent, gun shootings around the country, including the shooting at the Blackstone building in NYC, Kentucky Church shooting, and outside a Reno casino.
2025-08-0625 minCop TalkEP 58: 07/30/25 - 'Cain and Abel' Execution Of A Man's Own BrotherInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmFrom Law Enforcement Today, an article, Missouri Man Slaughtered His Own Brother in 'Cain and Able' Execution, reports that a 43-year-old man is now facing charges of second-degree murder in connection with the death of his brother. Tim talks about the pending case and how jealousy among family members has always played a role in murderous actions.
2025-07-3024 minCop TalkEP 57: 07/23/25 - Police Discipline On The Rise?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmAn article from Law Enforcement Today, dated 7/10/25, reports that in Trenton, New Jersey the state Attorney General's Office released new data showing nearly 550 police officers throughout the state received major discipline for misconduct ranging from losing guns to using excessive force during 2024. Tim discusses this report in detail, even some misreporting among the departments.
2025-07-2324 minCop TalkEP 56: 07/16 /25 - The Catastrophic Flash Flooding in TexasInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmIn catastrophic forces, flash flooding took the lives of many people who didn't see this coming. Whether it was the warning system or sleeping hours, this was unexpected. Tim talks about growing up and living in San Antonio and his experience with Texas weather.
2025-07-2325 minCop TalkEP 55: 07/09 /25 - Arizona Pastor Murdered By Man Who Claims There Were Other TargetsInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmAn article by Lauren Clark from FOX10 Phoenix News describes a man who admitted to killing an Arizona pastor, justifying his actions to the judge with religion, citing his belief that Christian pastors are leading people onto a false path by following Jesus. The suspect indicated Pastor Bill was the first in a plot he called "Operation First Commandment." Pastor Tim talks about his thoughts behind this horrific tragedy and mindset of people who have anti-religion and anti-Jesus Christ beliefs.
2025-07-0924 minCop TalkEP 53: 06/25 /25 - Special Guest John MastersInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmAuthor and former police officer, John Masters, discusses his book "Blue Line Rogue", which is available now. John was released from the police agency in which he was employed because he was a witness to evidence tampering by the police chief. Listen carefully to what John has to say about his experience and decide for yourself if what happened was evidence tampering.
2025-06-2527 minCop TalkEP 52: 06/18 /25 - Mission Trip to South Dakota Youth CampInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim discusses his latest mission trip to a ranch in South Dakota where he and his wife were invited to speak to a youth group.
2025-06-1828 minCop TalkEP 51: 06/11 /25 - Bizarre Case of Father of Son Shot by Police Charged With MurderInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTwo 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?
2025-06-1126 minCop TalkEP 50: 06/04 /25 - What Are 'Smart Guns' And Do We Really Need Them?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmNever 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.
2025-06-0426 minCop TalkEP 49: 05/28 /25 - How Gen Z Views Traditional MoralityInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmFrom 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.
2025-05-2825 minCop TalkEP 48: 05/21 /25 - Court Rules Reinstatement of Fired Police OfficerInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmFrom 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.
2025-05-2126 minCop TalkEP 47: 05/14 /25 - The Dire Wolf Revived By Biotech CompanyInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fmAccording 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.
2025-05-1428 minCop TalkEP 46: 05/07 /25 - Impersonating A Police OfficerInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev. fmFrom 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.
2025-05-0722 minCop TalkEP 45: 04/30 /25 - Officer-Involved Shooting in Pocatello, IdahoInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmNational-made story behind the officer-involved shooting in Pocatello, Idaho.
2025-04-3026 minCop TalkEP 44: 04/24 /25 - History Story of An Officer From The Officer Down Memorial PageInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm. In this episode, Tim discusses an officer's history from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
2025-04-2325 minCop TalkEP 43: 04/16 /25 - Missionary Service and MinistryInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim talks about his recent missionary trip and sharing the message of hope through Jesus Christ to officers and chaplains.
2025-04-1625 minCop TalkEP 42: 04/09 /25 - NFL Coach Arrested For Punching CopInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmAn article from Law Enforcement Today describes the moment when an outside linebacker coach for the Denver Broncos was arrested and accused of punching a Denver police officer at Denver International Airport. Michael Wilhoite parked and left his vehicle unattended where he shouldn't have. An officer approached Michael about having to move his vehicle, and things didn't go well after that.
2025-04-0925 minCop TalkEP 41: 04/02 /25 - Mass shootings avertedInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim discusses two different cases in which more mass shootings are averted by authorities. Will these mass shootings every stop?
2025-04-0423 minCop TalkEP 40: 03/26 /25 - A Former Las Cruses Police Officer Convicted Of Voluntary ManslaughterInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim discusses an article from Law Enforcement Today, dated 02-16-2025, an editorial, about an officer from Las Cruses, NM who only had a split second to make a life-or-death decision. His actions were second-guessed by overzealous prosecutors. Consequently, this former officer was convicted of voluntary manslaughter.
2025-03-2624 minCop TalkEP 39: 03/19/25 - 1840 Council House FightInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmFrom the Texas State Historical Association, Tim discusses an article about the Penatekas Comanche, Cheyenne, Arapaho tribes, and Texas Rangers involved in a Council House fight. Interesting how many things like this haven't changed over the years.
2025-03-1923 minCop TalkEP 38: 03/12/25 - Is The Death Penalty Right?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmOn today's episode, Tim discusses the death penalty from a biblical perspective (see Genesis 9:5-9 and Romans 131:6).
2025-03-1225 minCop TalkEP 37: 03/05/25 - Minor Offenders, Repeat Offenders, and Death PenaltyInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fmThis week Tim discusses a couple articles on suspects who offend repeatedly and when, if at all, the death penalty should be allowed.
2025-03-0524 minCop TalkEP 36: 02/26/25 - Part 2; Approaching with DiscernmentInteract with Tim Rupp by email to coptalk@therev.fmIn reference to an article Tim has been discussing in the past; Keith Graves, 01/17/25, Are Churches Being Targeted?This week, Tim discusses the importance of a church Safety Team approaching suspicious individuals with discernment as to not provoke these dangerous people.
2025-02-2726 minCop TalkEP 35: 02/19/25 - Church Safety Teams; Approaching with DiscernmentInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim continues his discussion from last week with the importance of Safety Teams in church. This week the focus is more on using discernment when approaching suspicious individuals.
2025-02-1925 minCop TalkEP 34: 02/12/25 - The Role of Safety Teams at ChurchInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fmThis comes from the same article titled "Virginia Church Disrupts Pre-Attack Surveillance: Are Churches Being Targeted?" by Keith Graves from ChristianWarriorTraining.com. The article indicates that in both the Fairfax and Southern California incidents, the actions of church safety teams were instrumental in deterring potential threats.
2025-02-1226 minCop TalkEP 33: 02/05/25 - Needing to prepare for a widespread impending attack?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email. Send your questions/comments to coptalk@therev.fm
An editorial (opinion) piece from Law Enforcement Today by William Henry Challans, a retired Denver police officer, says "an open border allowing millions of unknown bad actors access into the country, uncontrolled crime, excessive inflation, political hatred verging on civil war, inept leadership, and multiple international conflicts with nuclear overtones were just a few of the matchsticks that could start the forest on fire.
2025-02-0524 minCop TalkEP 32: 01/29/25 - A Bus Fare Evader Stabs Police OfficerInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fm
On December 17th, 2024, A Washington D.C. Metro Transit police officer was stabbed by a suspected fare evader. The bus fare is $2.25, and people are willing to break the law by stabbing and/or shooting enforcement officers to avoid paying the fare. Are the laws not strict enough, and the consequences not tough enough, to deter people from wanting to harm/kill others for a "free ride" on public transportation? Decide for yourself as Tim discusses this article and crime story.
2025-01-2924 minCop TalkEP 30: 01/15/25 - Immigration Surge In U.S. HistoryInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Tim discusses an article, dated 12/11/24, by David Leonhardt, in which David and some of his colleagues worked with government officials and outside experts to analyze the magnitude of the recent immigration surge in the United States. David lists seven highlights in the article, in which Tim discusses.
2025-01-2426 minCop TalkEP 31: 01/22/25 - Well-known Musician, Elton John, "Cannabis is dangerous!"Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Elton John says, "Legalizing the use of Marijuana is dangerous and should not be passed in legislation."
2025-01-2225 minCop TalkEP 29: 01/08/25 - "It Is No Accident" Part 2Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
For Part 2; Former Bonneville County Deputy, Pastor, and Author, Gordon Boyle, joins Tim Rupp and discusses his auto-biographical published book, "It Is No Accident".
2025-01-0824 minCop TalkEP 28: 01/01/25 - "It Is No Accident" Part 1Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
Former Bonneville County Deputy, Pastor, and Author, Gordon Boyle, joins Tim Rupp and discusses his auto-biographical published book, "It Is No Accident". This is Part 1 of 2 in this series with Gordon Boyle.
2025-01-0825 minCop TalkEP 27: 12/25/24 - Warriors For The Faith Part 2Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fm
In the last of a 2 part series, Tim shares stories from his book "Warriors For The Faith" told in first-person POV from the Bible. This is the story of "The Inn Crowd". This is part 2 of 2.
2024-12-2525 minCop TalkEP 26: 12/18/24 - Warriors For The Faith Part 1Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fm
In a 2 part series, Tim shares stories from his book "Warriors For The Faith" told in first-person POV from the Bible. This is the story of "The Inn Crowd"
2024-12-1927 minCop TalkEP 25: 12/11/24 - Released Body-cam Footage of Officer-involved ShootingInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to coptalk@therev.fm
An article dated Nov. 11th, 2024 from Law Enforcement Today News is titled; "Police release body-cam footage of officer-involved shooting of man who killed his pregnant ex-wife." Although the story itself isn't argumentative as to what this man was accused of, the body-cam footage is, as two officers are placed on critical incident leave as the investigation continues.
2024-12-1326 minCop TalkEP 24: 12/04/24 - Do Honor Killings Still Exist?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
An article from Law Enforcement Today titled, 'Parents arrested outside of Washington school after alleged honor killing attempt of their daughter,' outlines what happened between parent and student to determine that it was an 'honor killing' attempt. Tim Rupp discusses the case and how to understand what an honor killing is.
2024-12-0427 minCop TalkEP 23: 11/27/24 - Atheist Chaplains; What do the studies say?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Tim discusses again who Atheist Chaplains are, but more specifically what the studies indicate on Atheist Chaplains and people who are non-believers. About 28% of adults in the US belong to a group known as the religious "nones," meaning they identify as atheists, agnostics or "nothing in particular," according to Pew Reasearch Center.
2024-11-2724 minCop TalkEP 22: 11/20/24 - Atheist Chaplains?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Do Atheist Chaplains really exist? Yes, they do. What hope do Atheist Chaplains provide to patients and their loved ones as they confront some of life's most challenging crises?
An article from CNN, dated 11/07/24, investigates this very thing of Atheist Chaplains. Tim discusses the article and the confusion behind the hope they provide.
2024-11-2023 minCop TalkEP 21: 11/13/24 - A Pet Squirrel Indicates Government OverreachInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
An article from Law Enforcement Today (Editorial article) indicates a story about a squirrel getting euthanized would pass by without any notice. However, P'nut the Squirrel offers a shining example of government overreach and the priorities of the ruling class.
2024-11-1324 minCop TalkEP 20: 11/06/24 - Washington PD officers no longer allowed to personalize equipment after OIS settlementInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
An article from Police1, dated August 26th, titled 'Washington PD officers no longer allowed to personalize equipment after OIS settlement.' How did this lawsuit come about? 4 officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a Starbucks. The man was known to be mentally ill and known to officers, who's name was Timothy Green. He was acting radical toward the officers, which led 2 officers to Tase him, but failed to incapacitate him. So another officer shot him 3 times, incapacitated him, and...
2024-11-0625 minCop TalkEP 19: 10/30/24 - Oregon Reverses Legalization of Hard DrugsInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
An article from Law Enforcement Today, dated September 5th, 2024, indicates Oregon House Bill 4002 took effect on Sunday, September 1st, 2024, ending the legalization of hard drugs in small amounts brought about under the voter-approved initiative Measure 110. Tim discusses the article and talks about the lack of positives to the original law legalizing hard drugs.
2024-10-3025 minCop TalkEP 18: 10/23/24 - PART 2: 'AI' Being Used To Write Police ReportsInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
PART 2 of Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used by police department(s) to write their police reports.
2024-10-2326 minCop TalkEP 17: 10/16/24 - 'AI' Being Used To Write Police ReportsInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
From the Associated Press (AP), an article titled; 'Literally Seconds': Oklahoma officers are using AI to write police reports faster. Right or wrong, what's your take on the use of AI in police work? Tim discusses the different angles with Artificial Intelligence in policing.
2024-10-1625 minCop TalkEP 16: 10/09/24 - After 10 Years AP Lies About Facts In Michael Brown ShootingInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Dated August 13th of this year, an opinion piece from Law Enforcement Today, suggests that the Associated Press wants you to believe that Michael Brown, who was minding his own business, was shot and killed by a racist police officer who was hunting down black men while patrolling the city. Tim Rupp lays out the facts of the case and what should be believed versus what the media wants us to believe.
2024-10-0925 minCop TalkEP 15: 10/02/24 - Do We Need Gun Control?Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Tim discusses the laws and policies we already have in place to "control" guns from getting into the wrong hands, or the hands of criminals. What else do we need?
2024-10-0224 minCop TalkEP 14: 09/25/24 - Louisiana Woman Charged With Hate CrimeInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm, or comment/question right here!
This article from Law Enforcement Today lays out the case against this Louisiana woman who was charged after hurling anti-white racial slurs at police during her arrest. This woman was charged, and arrested, previously with misuse of the 911 system in 2016, so she is known to the local authorities. Listen as Tim Rupp talks about the mental capability of this woman and how she ends up being charged with a hate crime. Please reference "Hate Crime" definition under...
2024-09-2524 minCop TalkEP 13: 09/18/24 - Matthew Perry's Suspicious DeathInteract with Pastor Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
An article from the Associated Press (AP), dated August 15th, reports that Matthew Perry's assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in 'Friends' star's death. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada says the doctors supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine and even wondered in a text message how much the former "Friends" star would be willing to pay. Tim Rupp discusses the case and the unfortunate death of a star.
2024-09-1824 minCop TalkEP 12: 09/11/24 - Secret Service Breaks Into Salon IllegallyInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
This is an article from Law Enforcement Today, dated 08/15/24, which describes the Secret Service agents who were involved in a breach of privacy at a Massachusetts hair salon during a campaign event for Kamala Harris. The event took place at a venue located near the salon, so as-is customary, the agents conducted a bomb sweep on the business. Later the next day during the event, the salon's security alarm was triggered during this time when the agents continued to enter and leave...
2024-09-1124 minCop TalkEP 11: 09/04/24 - FBI/DOJ Stopped Iran-linked Assassination Plot On U.S. SoilInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
Out of Brooklyn, NY, information released by the DOJ has revealed that a Pakistani national with close ties to Iran, was charged in a murder-for-hire case "as part of an alleged scheme to assassinate a politician or U.S. government official on U.S. soil." In April of this year, he was allowed by the FBI to enter the U.S. with special permission, called "significant public benefit parole." This, despite the fact that he has recently traveled to Iran and been...
2024-09-0422 minCop TalkEP 10: 08/28/24 - Law Enforcement Losing Trust In FBIInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
In an article, dated 07-31-24 from Law Enforcement Today, more and more law enforcement agencies across the country are said to be losing trust in the FBI. The report lists several key findings, such as some law enforcement believing that the federal agency is full of bias and there is a lack of confidence in leadership and in various task forces within the agency.
2024-08-2825 minCop TalkEP 9: 08/21/24 - How To Maintain Situational Awareness While On DutyInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Police officers are taught Jeff Cooper's "Color Code", which breaks down situational awareness into four levels of increasing alertness. It's useful to remember and review these levels when practicing situational awareness; Condition White, Condition Yellow, Condition Orange, Condition Red.
2024-08-2124 minCop TalkEP 8: 08/14/24 - Gunman Who Allegedly Shot Officer Was In U.S. Illegally From VenezuelaInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
25-year-old Jorge Chacon-Gutierrez was apprehended in Eagle Pass by Customs and Border Protection in November of last year. However, he was released with a notice to appear in court in 2026. This is just one example of what is wrong with our system.
Police respond to an apartment after a report of an assault from Gutierrez. Once police arrived and approached the front door, Gutierrez began firing at them and shot one of the officers.
2024-08-1424 minCop TalkEP 7: 08/07/24 - Police Officer Sued Alleging Force Was Grossly DisproportionateInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
What happened that police officers, and departments, can be sued and/or disciplined for their actions deemed inappropriate? Tim takes you through a case in which an officer approached a supposed passed out drunk on private commercial property. The officer reached for what he thought was the man's identification from his pocket and the man punched the officer in the face. In the officer's reaction, he returned 4 hard punches in 4 seconds. The case suggests that 4 punches was excessive, and that the man...
2024-08-0725 minCop TalkEP 6: 07/31/24 - Gun Control; How Do We Keep Guns From The Wrong Hands?Interact with Tim Rupp / The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fm
An article titled, "Armed man dressed in all-green riding a bicycle shoots at two officers before being fatally shot.", discusses a report that a man had a gun in a park, so when officers approached him he quickly rode off and wouldn't talk to the officers. They caught up to him in the park and told him to stop, which he did finally, but he turned and shot at the officers, to which the officers returned fire and killed the suspect. Did this...
2024-07-3127 minCop TalkEP 5: 07/24/24 - Cont. Seven Fundamental Tenets Of SatanismQuestions/comments for Tim Rupp? Interact by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Tim continues the discussion from last week on the seven fundamental tenets of satanism. The after-school club leaders indicate the title is deceiving and that the club isn't what people/parents think it is. They're wanting to create a safe place for kids but the title of the club suggests there's a different agenda. What is it, and is it safe?
2024-07-2427 minCop TalkEP 4: 07/15/24 - Satanic Temple in Connecticut Holds After School Satan ClubInteract with Tim Rupp / The Strong Blue Line by email at coptalk@therev.fm
From an Opinion piece of Law Enforcement Today, a Satanic Temple has an after school club, which the citizens of Lebanon, Connecticut are okay with. According to the article, the group who is hosting this after school club indicates the name of the "club" is deceiving, and that the club is safe for kids. Tim Rupp discusses this article and the misconception of who Satan is.
2024-07-1728 minCop TalkEP 3: 07/10/24 - A Judge Rules Partial In Favor Of Defendants In Pocatello Police CaseInteract with Tim Rupp and Cop Talk by email at coptalk@therev.fm
It's been a couple years since an Incident Task Force found that 3 Pocatello Police Officers were justified in shooting that left a man paralyzed. Now a civil judge has ruled that the victim may sue the individual officers personally. Tim discusses some of the evidence in the case and how this civil case has little to no merit.
2024-07-1024 minCop TalkEP 2: 07/03/24 - A City In California Aims To Ban The Word "Jesus" From Public PrayersInteract with Tim Rupp and Cop Talk by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
The Strong Blue Line Ministry! What exactly do they do, and what is their purpose? The purpose is to bring the Gospel, perhaps for the first time, to law enforcement officers throughout the country. Free to law enforcement departments, Tim and his wife Sherry travel throughout the year in bringing the Gospel and sharing his books with others. To donate to this ministry, please visit thestrongblueline.org
2024-07-0326 minCop TalkEP 1: 06/26/24 - The Best And Worst States To Be A Police OfficerInteract with Tim Rupp by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
Tim discusses an article from Police1 in which officers react to a survey about the satisfaction of being a police officer.
2024-06-2724 minCop TalkEP 86: 06/19/24 - A Disheartening Experience In MinneapolisShare your stories and interact with Tim Rupp by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Gary Austin and his wife, Keri, were in Minneapolis a couple weeks ago on a business trip. They witnessed a horrible verbal attack on officers in downtown Minneapolis. Gary and Tim discuss the apparent disrespect people have for any authority. Where, and why, did this start to happen? School teachers are belittled and ridiculed now for the way they run their classroom, and younger kids are being disrespectful.
2024-06-1925 minCop TalkEP 85: 06/12/24 - Special Guest Jeremy Ward with Trail LifeInteract with Tim Rupp and Cop talk by email to coptalk@therev.fm
There have been multiple changes, some large and some small, to the Boy Scouts of America. The latest and largest change to the organization is the new name; Scouting of America. Jeremy Ward is a leader under Trail Life, and you can hear his passion behind this organization and how important it is for the development of young boys.
2024-06-1226 minCop TalkEP 84: 06/05/24 - "Silencers" And Bringing A Knife To A Gun FightInteract with Tim Rupp and Cop talk by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Tim discusses two important articles with opinions on both sides of the tape.
2024-06-0525 minCop TalkEP 83: 05/29/24 - Sherry Rupp Joins Tim And The Strong Blue Line MinistriesInteract with Tim Rupp and Cop Talk by email to coptalk@therev.fm
Sherry and Tim have taken a great leap of faith, especially Sherry because she left the comfort of a career in the local school district to serve along-side her husband, Tim, in The Strong Blue Line Ministries. Sherry talks about the strength of her faith, from the inspiration she received to marry Tim, even though she didn't want to marry a police officer, to being an officer's wife and supporting Tim in the ministries he has led.
2024-05-2924 minCop TalkEP 82: 05/22/24 - Police Department To Stop Praying Before ShiftsInteract with Tim Rupp and Cop Talk at coptalk@therev.fm
An opinion article from Law Enforcement Today reports that on 5/15/24 an Anti-Christian group demanded that Birmingham, Alabama Police Department stop praying before their shifts. The group suggests that "multiple" concerned residents, including a department employee, informed the group that a pastor is regularly invited to the department to "proselytize, read bible passages, and lead devotionals and prayers during mandatory staff roll calls."
2024-05-2224 minCop TalkEP 81: 05/15/24 - Unworthy Warrior; Part 2Interact with Cop Talk with Tim Rupp by email at coptalk@therev.fm.
This Cop Talk series (part 2 of 2) features a teaching Tim did a couple months ago at Watersprings Church Idaho Falls, titled Unworthy Warrior.
2024-05-1522 minCop TalkEP 80: 05/08/24 - Unworthy Warrior; Part 1Interact with Cop Talk with Tim Rupp by email at coptalk@therev.fm.
This Cop Talk series (part 1 of 2) features a teaching Tim did a couple months ago at Watersprings Church Idaho Falls, titled Unworthy Warrior.
2024-05-0821 minCop TalkEP 78: 04/24/24 - Local Candidate Running For County CommissionerInteract with Cop Talk by email to coptalk@therev.fm.
Carl Casperson is the sole-candidate for Bonneville County Commissioner. Tim Rupp sits down with Carl to discuss his background and what he stands for.
2024-04-2424 minCop TalkEP 77: 04/17/24 - Police Chief Launches Mental Health Response To Safeguard Community Well-beingInteract with Tim Rupp by email at coptalk@therev.fm
What number do you dial for access to emergency services? 911, right? An Indianapolis Police Chief's plan includes a significant focus on streamlining access to assistance through the introduction of the 988 helpline instead of calling 911. Tim discusses several issues he has with the implementation of this new number. One main issue is that of causing confusion. If someone who is suffering a mental health crisis dials 911 for assistance, are the dispatchers going to ask them to hang up and dial 988? We wouldn't think so, but this is a...
2024-04-1725 minCop TalkEP 75: 04/03/24 - A Democrat State Senator Changes Mind On Touting The Use Of Child Sex DollsInteract with Tim Rupp by sending an email to coptalk@therev.fm
How do these people get elected? This is what Pat Droney asks (Law Enforcement Today; Opinion). This is a disgusting story about a Kentucky state senator touting the use of child sex dolls for "minor-attracted persons". She later retracted her initial approval citing that she was confused on the studies done on their use. Confused? Disgusting for sure.
2024-04-0324 minCop TalkEP 74: 03/27/24 - LEOSA Laws and New Jersey Refusing To Abide By It.The Law Enforcement Safety Officers Act (LEOSA), first passed federally in 2004, allows "qualified Law Enforcement officers" and "qualified retired or seperated Law Enforcement officer (QRLEO) to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the U.S. or United States Territories, regardless of state or local laws with a few exceptions on state and private property. Tim Rupp combs over an article from Police1 suggesting that the State of New Jersey hasn't complied with LEOSA and doesn't plan on abiding with the federal law. You can determine your thoughts and opinions based off this article.
2024-03-2724 minCop TalkEP 72: 03/13/24 - The Acorn ShootingAn article dated 02/19/24 from Police1 is titled; Officer confuses a falling acorn for a gunshot. Can this really happen? Yes it can, and here is why it can easily happen again. Tim Rupp discusses the case and what they already know about the incident, and then he discusses what is preventing us from learning from it. There's a lot to this case, including whether the officer had received proper training. The long answer to this is "yes" because the officer has actually received military training (served a couple tours), graduated from West Point, among others. Determine where you stand...
2024-03-1425 minCop TalkEP 71: 03/06/24 - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly...All UglyLaw Enforcement Today is a great resource to read-up on articles about assaults on officers and what different agencies around the nation are doing about it. Tim Rupp, a former officer with the San Antonio, Texas, Police Department, talks about his experiences with suspects who refuse to follow the law and have no respect for law enforcement. With so many people crossing our borders illegally, law enforcement is starting to deal with people who come from a common lawless society and expect the same in the U.S.
2024-03-0726 minCop TalkEP 70: 02/28/24 - Blackfoot Tribe In Montana Flooded With FentanylTwo tribes: Tohono O'odham lands used to traffic illegal immigrants, durgs; Blackfoot tribe in Montana flooded with fentanyl. An article written by Matthew Holloway from Law Enforcement Today. Tim Rupp discusses this disgusting and surprising disconnect between the tribal, state, and federal governments that are providing a 'fast lane' for cartels to conduct drug and human smuggling. What is happening to our country? These are real things happening around us and we may, or may not, understand why bad things are occurring in our own backyard.
2024-03-0126 minCop TalkEP 69: 02/21/24 - New York State Sued For Violating Residents 2nd Amendment RightsNew 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 New York from imposing draconian gun laws on out-of-state residents, refusing to recognize any other state's concealed carry laws. Tim Rupp talks 2nd Amendment rights and how difficult New York is making it for people to exercise their rights.
2024-02-2227 minCop TalkEP 68: 02/14/24 - A Michigan Jury Convicts Mother Of School Shooter, Ethan Grumbly, Of Involuntary ManslaughterThis 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?
2024-02-1524 minCop TalkEP 67: 02/07/24 - Woman Sentenced To Probation and Community Service For Stabbing A Man To DeathUnder 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 community service. There's something seriously wrong with our system in which a person is convicted of...
2024-02-0823 minCop TalkEP 66: 01/31/24 - Main Mass Shooter's Best Friend Warned Authorities What Card Was Capable OfRemember 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 unreliable source. Yes, they conducted an investigation, but the source had been in trouble for multiple crimes so the authorities passed...
2024-02-0126 minCop TalkEP65; 01/24/24 - Human ViolenceIs 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.
2024-01-2526 minCop TalkEP 64: 01/17/24 - The Ugly Part Of The Good, The Bad, & The UglyTim Rupp finishes this series of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. This is The Ugly!
2024-01-1824 minCop TalkEP 63: 01/10/24 - The Good, The Bad, & The UglyWhen 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!
2024-01-1623 minCop TalkEP 60: 12/20/23 - Is It A Serial Killer?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.
2023-12-2123 minCop TalkEP 55: 11/01/23 - The Good, The Bad, The UglyTim 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!
2023-11-0826 minCop TalkEP 53: 10/18/23 - The Failure Of Common SenseWhat'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 shoot to kill but to protect.
2023-10-2024 minCop TalkEP 50: 09/27/23 - Part 2; Personal Safety Tips for WomenTim 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.
2023-09-2824 minCop TalkEP 49: 09/20/23 - Personal Safety Tips for WomenWhen 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 mothers, sisters, friends, and wives. Protect yourself and be safe!
2023-09-2123 minCop TalkEP 48: 09/13/23 - This Has To Stop! Several San Antonio LEO's Shot At Within 2 WeeksDr. Tim Rupp's law enforcement career was on the San Antonio Police Department. Tim recently visited family in San Antonio and talked with current members of the San Antonio Police Department about these shootings. It saddened Tim to hear of these shootings because his heart is so close to law enforcement, specifically San Antonio. Tim talks about the cases and the issues in the department.
2023-09-1427 minCop TalkEP 47: 09/06/23 Cousin of Uvalde School Shooter Arrested For Similar PlanHe's 17, and came up with a plan to go to his younger sister's school to shoot and kill her, among many other students and faculty. Dr. Tim Rupp talks about the psychologists and other mental professionals who claim "this kid doesn't know that what he plans to do is wrong." WHAT? That isn't true of a 17 year old, or even a 12 year old. Although the brain is still developing, these kids know exactly what they're doing, and they know it's wrong.
2023-09-0724 minCop TalkEP 77: 12/11/25 - Gordon Graham and 10 F'sInteract with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to coptalk@therev.fmTim continues his discussion of Gordon Graham and the 10 F's.
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