Episode 13: I'm an angry citizen, prepare to be yelled at!!!

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the current level of violence in our society as it pertains to the exponential increase of mass shootings since the beginning of the pandemic. They do a deep dive into the Nation's mental health crisis and how the call for more mental health resources will be answered....7 to 8 years from now. On current events, discussion focused on how the right and the left are so far removed from the middle. Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 12: It's ok to not be ok unless you are a man

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss Masculine Depression coupled with the notion of Toxic Masculinity as it relates to the First Responder world. Are you a goal setter? Do you have a personal mantra? How do you stay motivated throughout the day? Harold and Dennis provide a few necessary behaviors to try each day to further your professional career and personal life. On current events, discussion surrounds the idea of demonizing victims versus demonizing the assailants. Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 11: A Narcissist, Psychopath, and a Sociopath walk into a bar...

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the differences between a Narcissist, Psychopath, and a Sociopath and how these personality types are labeled in our society. They do a deep dive into weaponizing words to generalize and marginalize people. Harold and Dennis talk about how their professions may or may not be conducive to raising children by giving some interesting personal examples. On current topics, do you know what grinds Harold and Dennis' gears? Well, you need to listen to find out. Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 08: Really? You can do that for $120?

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss how the supply chain issues are not only affecting gas prices, but how they are affecting crime and mental health. Have you ever been a victim of cyber bullying? Harold and Dennis discuss how social media maliciousness spills out to violence in the streets. On current events, we dive into how $120 can put a known criminal back out on the streets to cause chaos and death. We wrap up this episode with how organized looting circles back to our first topic. Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com. Thanks for listening.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 01: Inaugural Episode of the Cop and the Shrink

On this Inaugural episode, Harold and Dennis discuss Worst Case Scenarios in the mental health and policing communities. With the current negative societal perceptions of law enforcement, the hosts provide background, rationale, reasoning, and possible solution for creating a more positive perception. In the current events section, Dennis and Harold delve into the suicide bombings in Afghanistan as well as how leadership may be failing law enforcement while pushing a separate agenda. Make sure you listen.

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