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Episode 07: Who did we offend today?
On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the nature, reason and the falsehoods about quotas in policing. The also discuss the notions of profiling and stereotypes. Who is offended? After a controversial comedy routine, comedian Dave Chappelle is under fire from certain communities. Harold and Dennis discuss why people have been so offended by things in the past 5 years. In current events, Domestic Violence is in the national spotlight because of the Gabby Petito case. Do you know what grinds Harold and Dennis' gears? Well, you need to listen to find out.
Episode 06: What in the Health is going on?
On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the physical well-being of first responders as it relates to the job and life expectancy. After Candace Cameron Bure announced she had "PTSD from working on the show the View", Harold and Dennis question the public's perception of traumatization and the proper diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Current topics include Qualified Immunity, harassment from ATV street racers, and the death of an American Statesman, Colin Powell. Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com. Thanks for listening.
Episode 04: Picking up the pieces of a broken window
On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, we discuss the Broken Windows Theory of crime and punishment along with the psychology of why people "bend" the law as it suits them. We also discuss how the God Complex may play an interesting role in the development of Police and Mental Health personalities. On our current topics, we look into the two recent murders at Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia. Thanks for listening!
Episode 05: What would a cop or a shrink do?
On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the reaction to overt racism as well as the moral/ethical obligations of police and mental health professionals. Although it may be a popular thing to say, defunding the police may have some serious consequences. Harold and Dennis discuss how defunding the police is taking a toll on law abiding citizens. Is PTSD being used as an excuse for bad behaviors or getting out of certain things like the Covid-19 vaccine? Violence has no started to emerge in our safe zones such as hospitals. Harold and Dennis look at some fairly disturbing current events. Thanks for listening.
Episode 02: So you want to date a cop or a shrink?
On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the stress placed on families of first responders during careers filled with crisis and trauma. Loyal, strong, arrogant and narcissistic may not be the best qualities you look for with on-line dating, but how do those characteristics appeal to people in the dating world? Harold and Dennis explore the reasons people may find dating/marrying first responders and mental health professionals challenging and appealing. Current topics on this episode include emergency preparedness with Hurricane Ida and answering the question, "Have people gone crazy and forgot about the law in the Covid Era?". Thanks for listening.