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Hollywood continues to tell tales on the Silver and smaller HD screens. What do they get “right” and – what could they use a panel of experts on when it comes to process and law enforcement? Go Behind the Badge with the real-life law-enforcement industry hosts, guests and entertainment experts of WhatCopsWatch.Com to understand more about what you see in Hollywood…
In 1968, an already 38-year-old Clint Eastwood was made a producer of a movie that was going to be the “bridge” back to the states […]
One of the best instructors a cop can have, is history. The stories, guidance and perspective it provides helps to hone the craft of […]
The sprawling city of Chicago. A bad cop. A dead kid… and Chuck Norris? There’s something magnetic about Chuck Norris. It’s why we can all […]
In 1980, we learned the POWER of “The Empire” when it struck back against the Rebel forces for 2 hours and 7 minutes. That […]
Frozen Tundra was a pretty normal phrase for me when I was a kid. Having grown up in Chicago, then Wisconsin, Frozen Tundras were a regular, icy occurrence but – […]
1977 was a very memorable year for a lot of people. For those that can remember May 1977, they’ll remember sights, sounds, storylines and special […]
STAR WARS might have begun long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but the franchise, the zeal and FANDOM of Star Wars Fans […]
Tornadoes: We’ll likely never experience one in real life and for that, we can consider ourselves lucky. In 1996, masses across North America were given, […]
The Night Sky has always held wonder. Stars in every conceivable corner. Flickers of light that not everyone can explain. The potential of there being […]
The television programs, feature films and streaming media show us amazing action scenes that dazzle us. What would happen if they really DID happen? No […]
Today’s headlines are filled with news items share the unfortunate news of another person who has completed suicide. Thankfully, there is a new tool and avenue for those who are contemplating or those who are friends or loved ones of those who might be thinking about taking their own life. It’s time to talk … Continue reading 988 IS THE NUMBER for Suicide Crises – Share It Everywhere →
While most modern-day newsfeeds would have you thinking that now wouldn’t be the best time to become a police officer in the US – well – it IS. Now is the time to vault over many of the pre-existing hurdles to allow you to become a law enforcement officer in many police departments. Qualified … Continue reading Live Q&A: Now Is the Perfect Time to Become a Cop in the US →
Frozen Tundra was a pretty normal phrase for me when I was a kid. Having grown up in Chicago, then Wisconsin, Frozen Tundras were a regular, icy occurrence but – in 1980 – there was a frozen tundra experience that started something completely different in the lives of millions. The Empire Strikes Back – the sequel to a little movie … Continue reading 2GuysTalkingStarWars: The Empire Strikes Back (1983) Perspective Review →
Just when you thought you had learned everything you’ll ever need to know about Police Dispatching – the heavens open up and drop yet another listing on you to get you educated! It’s time to re-connect with 20+year Police Dispatcher Lisa Moore to learn even MORE when it comes to “Things You Didn’t Know … Continue reading Things Your Might Not Know About Police Dispatch – Volume 2 →
1977 was a very memorable year for a lot of people. For those that can remember May 1977, they’ll remember sights, sounds, storylines and special effects that continue to stand the test of feature film time. 2GuysTalking has been around 12 years now, and one of the most-asked questions inside our history is “when are … Continue reading 2GuysTalkingStarWars: The Star Wars (A New Hope – 1977) Perspective Review →
The value of The Thin Gold Line – Police Dispatchers – cannot easily be described. Every Police Officer that gets sent to a location, is sent by a Police Dispatcher. You may not be aware, but there’s likely a position open for a Police Dispatcher in your town right this second. Ready to learn … Continue reading Things Your Might Not Know About Police Dispatch – Volume 1 →
STAR WARS might have begun long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but the franchise, the zeal and FANDOM of Star Wars Fans around the world thrives. With new standalone movies, the next “three Episodes” arriving, and more drama on and off screen – well – the STAR WARS Experience is alive and … Continue reading 2GuysTalkingStarWars: The Rogue One (2016) Perspective Review →
One of the best instructors a cop can have, is history. The stories, guidance and perspective it provides helps to hone the craft of today’s law enforcement professionals — most of the time. It’s time to take a look back at real-life things that were shared with Officer Tommy, as he shares “Stupid Things … Continue reading Stupid Things Old Cops Told Me →
Talking to people is supposed to be something EASY. Hey, how’s it goin’!? What’cha got planned tonite? Hey, what the status on that project and the consequential discussion makes for lives across the globe day after day. But what happens when the conversations that you’re having – are literally – life and death? Inside of 1998’s The Negotiator, we join Samuel … Continue reading The Negotiator (1998): A Perspective Review →
The Law. The city of Boston. Crime, and the process of solving it. The value of a Perspective Review via 2GuysTalking, is being able to examine a movie, long after it’s been done at the theater and even after home availability on DVD and Blu-ray as well as electronic downloads arrive and disappear. Tonite, the … Continue reading Mystic River (2003) – A Perspective Review →
The value of a 911 Dispatcher is clear – and so is the harm one (or in this case, two of them) can do. When you call 911, you expect there to be an answer, a voice, solutions and eventual satisfaction and safety. What happens when the DISPATCHER themselves chooses that “they ain’t got … Continue reading Not-So Precious Dispatcher Moments… →
The value of guns, both in television and movies, is indescribable. From War movies to Mom and Pop flicks to television programming galore – they are there. The opinions about them all? They’re there too. But where are the listings of all of them? The answer? Right here, at WhatCopsWatch.Com. We’re digging into The 10 Most Prolific … Continue reading The Most Prolific Firearms in TV & Movie History – Volume 1 →
The detailed review of ABC’s “EMERGENCY CALL” are grand marathons of America’s GOLD LINE operatives (Dispatchers) in action. They are also – INCREDIBLY LONG. It’s time to take a different tack at revisiting the review and reaction of grand emergency-communication-laden content with the help of 20+ year Police Dispatcher Lisa Moore – but in … Continue reading Snackable: An ATV Accident in Alaska… →
The sprawling city of Chicago. A bad cop. A dead kid… and Chuck Norris? There’s something magnetic about Chuck Norris. It’s why we can all quote one of a million quotes where Chuck Norris Doesn’t Do Push Ups – He Pushes the World DOWN. The memories of the best Chuck Norris quotes are good but … Continue reading Code of Silence (1985) – A Perspective Review →
The LAW, is out there, in vehicles of all kinds no less. Whether they on two wheels or on wheels that peel out and chase the good guys like in The Dukes of Hazzard, or the bad guys like Sonny Crocket and Tubbs in the day-glow cityscape of Miami, the law has always and will … Continue reading Best Police Vehicles from TV & Movies →
The calendar is about to roll from the year we all want to forget – 2020 – to 2021, where everything changes, and all is anew – right? The thing that people have to remember is that the things that ail us, namely, the COVID-19 Virus, along with many other things, don’t keep a … Continue reading Have the COVID Conversation NOW – The COVID-19 Education Series →
You are instantly inside of a warm, fuzzy blanket of security when you think of the concept of – 911. All hell breaks loose – everything goes sideways and you simply pick up the phone and all things start to be righted – or do they? We’ve been using 911 since 1968 and the system, capabilities and features continue to … Continue reading The Call (2013) – A Perspective Review Featuring a Real-Life 911 Dispatcher & Crisis Negotiator →
The 911 system rings. On the other end of the line is a woman calling to have police dispatched to her location immediately. In her midst – could it be a prowler? A terrorist? A burglar lurking in the shadows about to accost her? Nope – just a dude she wants gone. Huh? It … Continue reading Using 911 as “The Billy Badass Tool?” →
The value of situational awareness isn’t something that only comes in handy when one is a Police Dispatcher: It’s a skill set that is valuable to everyone. It’s not every call that features the police department, EMS and one’s broken pride, but inside this episode of Digitally Dispatched, 20-year Police Dispatcher Vet LIsa Moore … Continue reading Squad 51, Squad 51: Beeeeeeeez! →
How many of you LIKE our current President of the United States? Whether you’re a fan or not, the fact is that feature films galore have featured both real and fictional Presidents for a very long time. Inside of 1997’s Air Force One, we’re introduced to President James Marshall – a former military vet, devoted … Continue reading Air Force One (1997) – A Perspective Review →
A man – a famous one, a surgeon that’s murdered his wife – on the run. The city of Chicago. Law Enforcement on his heels for 2 hours and 10 minutes – non-stop. 1993’s “The Fugitive” starring Harrison Ford was one of the most popular movies that year and continues to satisfy to this day. … Continue reading The Fugitive (1993) – A Perspective Review →
The stripes of red, white and blue conjure images of all kinds – depending on who you are, where you live but more importantly – what kind of comic books you read. The Marvel Comic Universe has become a behemoth, that has so many tendrils, tentacles and details – well, if you stop paying attention … Continue reading Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2013): A Perspective Review →
Election Season 2016 – It has been a raucous time for the American Voting Public. A high-wire fingerpointing circus act that allows us all to wonder “are these the best choices that we can come up with out of ALL of the people that want to Run for the President’s seat? The value of … Continue reading Dave (1993) – A Perspective Review →
Back in the 1980s – movies were different, they were hard, and many – were Rated R. One of the heralded movies of 1987, was about a police officer at the end of his career, a family man, and – another cop – that was on the “ragged edge” – one that needed to be registered as “A Lethal Weapon.” Looking back now, almost 30 years, on the cusp of a new television show, it’s time to jump perspective, across actors careers, across host perspectives, and across the bridge to a new – on … Continue reading Lethal Weapon (1987) – A Perspective Review →
The city of New York – An actor that has so many great roles, charity efforts, and legacy that it makes most people’s heads hurt. The value of watching Gary Sinise inside a program like CSI: NY, is that – there’s literally NO EFFORT required. We’ll be visiting the very FIRST episode of CSI: NY, … Continue reading A Visit to CSI: NY on CBS – A Cop’s Perspective →
There’s something to be said for Hawaiian shirts – Just not in this program. Tom Selleck leads a cast of true blue bloods, inside of “Blue Bloods” on CBS – one of our recent submissions for WhatCopsWatch.Com – With a robust cast, interesting storylines, and the literal background of New York, it’s time to take … Continue reading A Visit to Blue Bloods on CBS →
There’s something to be said for new technologies, classic characters and ultra kick ass ass-kicking sessions that are available as fast as you want ’em. There’s a new sheriff in town, he’s dressed all in black, and while they’ll say that JUSTICE is blind, this guy IS BLIND. We, of course, are talking about the … Continue reading Daredevil on Netflix Review: Season 1, Episode 1 “Into the Ring…” →