Cops and Writers Podcast
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.
Episodes
296 episodes
Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Resilience Under Fire: The Early Years of a Female Cop Who Refused to Quit. (Part One)
Can you imagine being the only female in your police academy class? How about the instructor telling you that you shouldn’t be in the classroom and instead should be giving him a blowjob? Or being a rookie cop and being formally disciplined ...
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Episode 272
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56:46
Civilians Replacing Cops? C.S.I.s Frank Carson & Bill Greene & The Future of Law Enforcement
With historical shortages in law enforcement, today's departments have to find ways of augmenting positions that were traditionally filled by sworn law enforcement officers. One option is to have civilians working these jobs. On today’s show...
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Episode 271
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1:05:21
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. The Howells vs. Pam From The Office.
In this Last episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 26, "The Howells vs. Pam From The Office," from his book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crim...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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13:01
Move Over Jack Reacher, Bestselling Author Nick Petrie's Peter Ash is Here!
Today’s show will be especially helpful for you writers out there, or if you are curious to see what makes a full-time thriller author tick. On the show today, we have award-winning and bestselling author Nick Petrie, who just released his 9...
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Episode 270
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1:14:30
Police Stories: The Rookie Years! Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 14, "Scooby-Doo Where Are You?" from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chao...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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9:40
Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 2)
Welcome everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with Professor and El Paso County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Jennifer Bucholtz. Jennifer Bucholtz is a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Agent, and a decorated ...
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Episode 269
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1:00:55
Police Stories: The Rookie Years! A Tale of Two Kidnappings!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 33, "A Tale of Two Kidnappings," from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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11:37
Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 1)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Professor and El Paso County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Jennifer Bucholtz. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!Jennifer Bucholtz is a former U.S. Army C...
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Episode 268
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56:46
Police Stories: The Rookie Years! "Wojo!"
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 32, "Wojo," from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a B...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:18
Hunting Down The Worst Criminals in Philadelphia: Philly Warrant Unit with Tristin Kilgallon!
Welcome everyone as we travel to the city of brotherly love and Rocky, Philadelphia. Today on the show, we have former Philadelphia warrant squad member Tristin Kilgallon. Tristin grew up in Philadelphia and started his c...
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Episode 267
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55:57
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. All City Assist!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 31, "All-City Assist," from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:14
Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part Two)
Welcome back everyone for the conclusion to my interview with retired Central Florida Sheriff Deputy Michael Dilks. Mike is a retired Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer with 23 years with experience in patrol, investigation...
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Episode 266
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1:07:32
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Wow! That's Realistic!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 28, "Wow! That's Realistic!" from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:17
Michael Dilks: Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part One)
Welcome, everyone to part one of my interview with retired Central Florida Sheriff's Deputy Michael Dilks. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!Mike is a retired Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer with 23 years ...
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Episode 265
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1:05:27
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Cannibal Dad!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 18, Cannibal Dad, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:23
Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part Two)
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not today. Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sergeant Jenn Benjamins. Jenn Benjamins is a retired sergeant...
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Episode 264
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1:12:04
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Pistol Packing Grandma Moses!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads Chapter 12, Pistol Packing Grandma Moses, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crim...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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9:29
Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part One)
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not today. Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sergeant Jenn Benjamins. The conclusion of this interview will be next Sunday!
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Episode 263
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1:09:34
Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Introduction and Baptism By Fire!
In this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell reads the Introduction and Chapter 1, Baptism By Fire! from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years — Tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:39
Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, & Killer Kink With Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer
Hey everyone! Today, we are going north, way north, to the last frontier, Anchorage, Alaska, with Author and retired Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer. And we are getting kinky. Doug Fifer is a retired Alaskan police off...
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Episode 262
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1:14:03
How And Why Narco-Terrorist Maduro Was Captured & Arrested in Venezuela!
Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Due to the nature and timing of our topic today, I released this episode early. Back in ...
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Episode 261
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1:12:21
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part Two)
Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney.
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Episode 260
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56:43
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part One)
Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Come back next Sunday for the conclusi...
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Episode 259
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52:41
