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Cop Talk

by Tim Rupp

This is The Strong Blue Line's Cop Talk podcast. Retired cop, pastor, and author Tim Rupp is out to make the thin blue line a strong blue line by giving law enforcement officers the tools they need to win tactically, mentally, and ethically—or body, soul, and spirit. Cop Talk equips and empowers cops to not just survive but thrive at work and at home while serving in a profession that is becoming less respected and more difficult each day.

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  1. EP 119; 10/15/26 - Law enforcement cost-cutting measures

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Through cost-cutting measures at the San Antonio Police Department, they say drones could help reduce helicopter costs and eventually become the first responders to some emergencies.

  2. EP 118; 10/07/26 - Oregon gun buyers rush to purchase ahead of new restrictions

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Oregon voters narrowly approved one of the nation's most restrictive gun control measures in 2022. It's been a boondoggle process of court challenges and implementation delays since then.

  3. EP 117; 09/30/26 - Oregon teen built bombs to target ICE, gets probation

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Did the Oregon teenager "get off easy" under a plea agreement? 36 months of supervised probation and ordered to serve 75 days in jail, with credit for time already served. The state dismissed 13 other…

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  4. EP 116; 09/23/26 - 'Ghost Gun' restrictions ruled unconstitutional

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Biden-era 'ghost gun' restrictions ruled unconstitutional. This comes from a federal judge in Texas who held that the 2022 measure, which required that self-assembled guns be treated like any other firearm,...

  5. EP 115; 09/16/26 - Chinese humanoid robots & Couple intervene and get arrested.

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected]. Two very different articles and topics on today's episode, and at the same time, important to discuss and decide for yourself what side of the coin you're on.

  6. EP 114; 09/09/26 - 9/11 Remembrance & other significant events in American history

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Tim talks numbers and the large impact that 9/11 had on first responders and the innocent.

  7. EP 113; 09/02/26 - AI "nudification" tech law

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Tim talks about 2 very different cases; Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington. Also, Minnesota's first-of-its-kind ban on AI "nudification" tech now in effect, but not...

  8. EP 112; 08/26/26 - Alien Terrorist Removal Court. What is it?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] The matriarch of an ISIS-sympathizing family aiding in a plot to to launch a mass casualty attack on American voters on Election Day. Trump is invoking this specialized court to deport her.

  9. EP 111; 08/19/26 - Flock camera controversary

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Tim discusses an article from EastIdahoNews.com dated 07/29/26; Mass surveillance or a quicker way to solve crimes? Flock cameras cause controversy in east Idaho, and around the nation.

  10. EP 110; 08/12/26 - Canadian gay couple sues surrogate over abortion refusal

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Tim discusses an article written by the Daily Wire on July 15th, 2026. A gay couple is suing a single mother for an estimated $600,000 because she refused abortion after potential minor birth defects were...

  11. EP 109; 07/29/26 - Policy change targets taser confusion

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] An article from Law Enforcement Today News suggests the Police Chief of Greensboro, North Carolina is making changes to various policies, including where officers carry their Tasers. Right or wrong? Good...

  12. EP 108; 07/22/26 - The sad/bad stories

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] On today's episode of Cop Talk, Tim discusses two very sad cases. Crimes are always sad for the victims, and in these two cases the sadness only gets deeper toward these victims of senseless acts.

  13. EP 107; 07/15/26 - The violent fringe of the incel movemebnt

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Disdain against women, sexual frustration and accompanying violence are characteristics of a dangerous faction of a movement termed incel, which stands for "involuntary celibate." Tune in as Tim Rupp…

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  14. EP 106; 07/08/26 - Choices always have consequences

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected]. Dive in with Tim Rupp as he discusses this week's title.

  15. EP 105; 07/01/26 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Based on three articles, Tim talks about the worst in people and the best in people, because those situations really do exist. From a mental fitness program that trains officers like Detroit Lions football...

  16. EP 104; 06/24/26 - A knife ban from school district who carves out a loophole

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] As reported by the Gateway Pundit, Hopkinton Public Schools in Massachusetts has updated its weapons policy to explicitly allow initiated Sikh students to carry a ceremonial knife known as a kirpan on school...

  17. EP 103; 06/17/26 - A violent education

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] From the New York Times, Tim discusses an article about a Houston, Texas police officer who used a cord to hogtie a 10-year-old boy with a behavioral disorder who had kicked the principle. At a school in San...

  18. EP 102; 06/10/26 - The dangers of using dating apps

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] In today's episode of Cop Talk, Tim discusses the dangers of using dating apps to find relationships. He talks about an article about a woman who didn't truly know the man she started dating and quickly married.

  19. EP 100 05/27/26 - Are you human?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Do you remember when logging into your banking app or other financial app that they will sometimes ask the question, "Are you human? Click here on all the images with a bicycle."

  20. EP 101 06/03/26 - No more delay

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Tim discusses the importance of reading the Book of Revelation. He talks about his newly released book and commentary on the Book of Revelation; No More Delay.

  21. EP 99: 05/13/26 - Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian counselor

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor, 8-1, of a Christian counselor who challenged a Colorado law that could punish her for encouraging gender-confused children to be comfortable with their own bodies…

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  22. EP 98: 05/06/26 - Michigan Synagogue terrorist attack directed by Hezbollah

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email at [email protected] From Dailywire.com, Tim discusses an article referencing the Michigan synagogue terrorist attack. Was it directed by Hezbollah? Tune in and listen to the discussion.

  23. EP 97: 04/29/26 - Justice served against an 80 year old woman

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Tim discusses whether justice was really served against an 80 year old woman who was charged after a crash that caused the death of 4. This is an unfortunate case, but was justice served?

  24. EP 77: 12/11/25 - Gordon Graham and 10 F's

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Tim continues his discussion of Gordon Graham and the 10 F's.

  25. EP 96: 04/22/26 - Death by paper

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] A New York Times article discusses the mysterious cases of overdose deaths in a Chicago jail. How, and what, were they overdosing on? Tim talks about these odd cases and the reality that many prisoners…

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  26. EP 95: 04/15/26 - How should officers respond in a mental health situation?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected]. From Law Enforcement Today, Tim discusses an article about a man outside a bank acting strangely and brandishing a weapon. The responding officers indicated that the man "thought he was being followed", so...

  27. EP 94: 04/08/26 - Will murderers go to heaven?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Where are we to find the answer to the question, "Will murderers go to heaven?" We go to the Bible, always, for life's answers.

  28. EP 93: 04/01/26 - Adopt-A-Cop

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected]. Adopt-A-Cop is The Strong Blue Line's newest program expressing and showing your appreciation to law enforcement officers all over the country.

  29. EP 92: 03/25/26 - Gambling addiction doesn't lead to anything good

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Last week Tim talked about the unhealthiness of gambling and betting on EVERYTHING from "what is Pres. Trump going to say about Iran today" to "where is the stock market headed today"? Today Tim is back on...

  30. EP 91: 03/18/26 - Betting on EVERYTHING! Is it healthy?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Minsistries by email to [email protected] The hobby of betting is becoming so popular that officials are more concerned about the health, both mental and physical, of the participants. The hobby of betting on EVERYTHING! When will the 2nd Coming of...

  31. EP 90: 03/11/26 - Canada's sweeping gun law

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line Ministries by email to [email protected] Canada's massive voluntary gun buy-back program comes with prison time. Tim discusses this very strange "voluntary" law, and the definition of voluntary.

  32. EP 89: 03/04/26 - Adopt - A - Cop

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Tim and Sherry are kicking off a new program, Adopt-A-Cop, which is a sub-ministry and part of The Strong Blue Line.

  33. EP 88: 02/25/26 - Silencers/Suppressors ownership

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected], legislation was signed into law removing the tax paid by purchases on silencers/suppressors. The Silencer Shop suggests it simplifies suppressor ownership with expert support, unbeatable selection, and…

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  34. EP 87: 02/18/26 - AI and how we're navigating this

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected]. AI is here. It's growing. We choose to accept it, or we can be afraid of it. You decide. Tim Rupp continues his discussion on AI and it's use in law enforcement.

  35. EP 86: 02/11/26 - The use of AI in Law Enforcement

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Do you know who the AI haters are? Law enforcement offices around the country are utilizing AI to assist in writing reports, among other uses. Is it safe? Is it an efficient use of AI? Tim dives into the facts and...

  36. EP 85: 02/04/26 - Special Elections, are they necessary?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] What is your opinion on Special Elections in your state or community? Should Christians be involved in politics? Absolutely! And when it comes to elections, even Special Elections, you should vote and use your voice for...

  37. EP 84: 01/28/26 - NY Times and the knee-jerk reaction

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected]. Tim talks about MORE gun control! Is that the answer? NO! The New York Times article discusses that Australia's first knee-jerk reaction is to enact even stricter gun laws in the aftermath of it's worst mass shooting....

  38. EP 83: 01/21/26 - Is it still known as ISIS?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] ISIS doesn't operate like it used to. Smaller cells and radicalized areas are popping up all over the country. How are we to fight against them and the evil that they create and do if we don't know where they are...

  39. EP 82: 01/14/26 - Bondi Beach shootings motivated by ISIS?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Tim discusses the investigation into the Bondi Beach shootings, in which a father-son opened fire on beach-goers. It is suspected that these two were associated with an ISIS plant in other countries other than Iran and...

  40. EP 81: 01/07/26 - Pastor Shane McCurry Part II

    Interact with The Strong Blue Line and Tim Rupp by email to [email protected] Pastor Shane McCurry returns for a 2nd week to interview Tim about The Strong Blue Line.

  41. EP 80: 12/31/25 - Pastor Shane McCurry

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Tim switches things up a bit and has Watersprings Idaho Falls Missions Pastor, Shane McCurry, interview Tim.

  42. EP 79: 12/24/25 - Live out the dash

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Tim reads and discusses the poem "Live Out The Dash".

  43. EP 78: 12/17/25 - Gordon Graham's 10 "F's"

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Tim continues this week on the discussion of Gordon Graham's 10 "F's".

  44. EP 77: 12/10/25 - Gordon Graham and the 10 F's

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Tim continues his discussion on the 10 F's from Gordon Graham

  45. EP 76: 12/03/25 - Acquitted ex-SAPD officers speak out days after not guilty verdicts

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] For the first time since being found not guilty in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez, two of the three former San Antonio police officers spoke publicly about the verdict and the toll the case took on them and...

  46. EP 75: 11/26/25 - A nod to one of the most infamous radicals in American history

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] Mamdani, 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,...

  47. EP 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 [email protected] New 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…

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  48. EP 73: 11/12/25 - An arrest of a man threatening to kill an official over TikTok

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] An 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...

  49. EP 72: 11/05/25 - No-knock warrants safe?

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] A 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...

  50. EP 71: 10/29/25 - A consent decree between the DOJ and Seattle PD

    Interact with Tim Rupp and The Strong Blue Line by email to [email protected] An 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.

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This is The Strong Blue Line's Cop Talk podcast. Retired cop, pastor, and author Tim Rupp is out to make the thin blue line a strong blue line by giving law enforcement officers the tools they need to win tactically, mentally, and ethically—or body, soul, and spirit. Cop Talk equips and empowers cops to not just survive but thrive at work and at home while serving in a profession that is becoming less respected and more difficult each day.

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