Explore every episode of the podcast Cop Talk

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss Police Drones!

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as we join together for a critical thinking exercise. You be the Cop.  A discussion that will undoubtably spark thoughts and emotions from all sides of the table. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel for a brief discussion of current protests and how quickly they can get out of control. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss the DMV scam that is going around the country.  Listen as they talk about the recent attacks in Boulder, Colorado and a daughter shooting her father in Florida. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they share good stories from around the United States of good cops doing great things! 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Barnes v. Felix. Also learn about a new law to protect innocent victims from DeepFakes!

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel during this National Police Week podcast! Discussion topics include clearing homicides, dangerous mixtures of drugs, and of course a tribute for National Police Week.

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses more problems with street takeovers and the growing trend of using fireworks as a weapon.

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss problems that result from liberal policies.  When jurisdictions fail to protect their citizens by cutting funding and support for law enforcement, bad things will occur. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss whether marijuana truly improves driving skills.  The pair will also discuss some recent law enforcement incidents from around the U.S.A.  

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss the National Guard helping in New Mexico and a town in New York taking legal action against their officers for failing to write tickets. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses false complaints made on law enforcement and what the consequences can be for those who choose to make false complaints.  Also hear about a Kangaroo on the run and a Gator who caused Cops to deliver a pizza!    

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss current and trending law enforcement news events

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss a recent Supreme Court Case that will determine whether Use of Force will be argued by considering the Moment of the Threat or Totality of the Circumstances. 

JOIN CAPTAIN ROBERT KIMBREL AND SERGEANT JOE DOOLEY AS THEY DISCUSS SAFE PLACES AND EVERYTHING THAT IS BEDFORD COMMUNICATIONS.

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses the dynamics of combat scenarios such as gunfights. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they answer questions about how proper lighting can affect just about everything.  It can affect safety, security, hobbies, and health.  It can even affect tactical operations conducted by the police and military.   

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses how to protect yourself from a Sim Swap of your cell phone.

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss people posing as firefighters in order to enter the fire zones in California.  The lengths people will go to in order to commit crimes!

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses the falling level of humanity and what it may take to bring calm from chaos.

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses the most recent statistics of Officer Deaths in 2024. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss an incident in Virginia where a man attempted to steal nearly $1,400 worth of merchandise during Shop with a Cop!  Did he really not see the 40 marked police vehicles in the lot and 50 uniformed police officers inside the store?

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss critical incident management when dealing with a person in crisis.  How long should police spend dealing with a suicidal subject?  Should police consider a tactical retreat and actually leave the scene to keep from escalating the situation?  Are police in a no-win situation when dealing with an armed suicidal person? 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss recent incidents involving the use of a knife as a weapon. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he talks about how a little boy is helping a family after the death of their law enforcement officer.  Join us for a critical thinking exercise on whether pepper spray was a proper response when a fight broke out after the Michigan v Ohio State football game. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooey as they discuss topics including traffic safety and a special episode of “Don’t be that guy!"

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they talk about the upcoming winter weather and why it is time to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  Learn about an explosion at the Bedford Police Department!

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses the recent PERF report on how to reduce the risk of restraint-related death.  This is part two of a two part series. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses the recent PERF report on how to reduce the risk of restraint-related death.  This is part one of a two part series.   

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss incidents of officer involved shootings from around the country.  Learn how the cast of Blue Bloods helped turn the Empire State Building Blue.  Also, a tip on how to not get pulled over around Halloween! 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss the dangers of failing to train properly.  How failing to pay attention to detail and not having experienced trainers led to a $13 million dollar lawsuit in Michigan. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he gives an update on Officer Travis Brown.  The discussion continues about ineffective prosecutors and learn how knife attacks are on the rise throughout the USA.  

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy.  Learn what to expect during the three-phase training series and who should attend.  No matter if you are the newest officer on the department or a seasoned veteran, you can and should request to attend this training ASAP!    

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as we discuss recent incidents from across the United States.  The dangers of dealing with an armed person who is experiencing a mental crisis.  A gunshot rings out as first responders arrive to check the welfare of a seventy-year-old woman.  Officers deal with a knife wielding man dressed up as the character from the movie “Scream!”  Street Takeovers are injuring and killing people nationwide creating a challenge for communities.  K9 Heroes: The story of two fallen police dogs.  Did Mission Impossible type glasses invalidate a law enforcement exam session?

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they talk about miscellaneous subjects!

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss force being used during mental health calls. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they discuss acts of senseless violence that led to the severe injury of one law enforcement officer and the death of another. 

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses the how law enforcement is similar to a contact sport.  Head Trauma can lead to PTSD, depression, and other health risks.  Should we be advocate for the implementation of a concussion return-to-duty protocol for law enforcement officers, similar to those used in sports and the military?

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel and Sergeant Joe Dooley as they dive into what qualified immunity is and what it is not.  Learn how the courts determine whether or not a government official will be granted qualified immunity and what is meant by clearly established law.

Join Captain Robert Kimbrel as he discusses a few things that are critical in order to be a true leader.  Are you a leader or just a manager?  Are you prepared and willing to lose everything to do what is right and necessary?