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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.
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S2E7 Police Stories: The Rookie Years! A Tale of Two Kidnappings!
Send a textIn 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…
Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 1)
Send a textWelcome 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…
S1E6 Police Stories: The Rookie Years! "Wojo!"
Send a textIn 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…
Hunting Down The Worst Criminals in Philadelphia: Philly Warrant Unit with Tristin Kilgallon!
Send a textWelcome 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…
S1E5 Police Stories: The Rookie Years. All City Assist!
Send a textIn 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…
Michael Dilks, Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part Two)
Send a textWelcome 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…
S1E4 Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Wow! That's Realistic!
Send a textIn 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…
Michael Dilks: Undercover Narcotics Cop Being The Target of a FBI and DEA Investigation! (Part One)
Send a textWelcome, 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…
S1E3 Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Cannibal Dad!
Send a textIn 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…
Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part Two)
Send a textWhat 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…
S1E2 Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Pistol Packing Grandma Moses!
Send a textIn 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:…
Going Undercover With Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Jenn Benjamins! (Part One)
Send a textWhat 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…
S1E1 Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Introduction and Baptism By Fire!
Send a textIn 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…
Fifty Shades of True Crime: Sex, Drugs, & Killer Kink With Anchorage Police Officer Doug Fifer
Send a textHey 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…
How And Why Narco-Terrorist Maduro Was Captured & Arrested in Venezuela!
Send a text 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 late October, retired…
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part Two)
Send a text Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Séamus McElearney began his distinguished career…
FBI Special Agent Séamus McElearney and Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. (Part One)
Send a text Welcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Author and retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McElearney. Come back next Sunday for the conclusion of my interview…
I'm Glad I Went To Prison! Locked In With Ian Bick!
Send a text Welcome everyone to a very special Cops and Writers with my friend Ian Bick. Back in November, I visited Ian at his studio in Connecticut, where Ian interviewed me…
NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence With Author, Podcaster, & NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari
Send a text Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for…
Former California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto-Trying To Solve His Father's Murder.
Send a text Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for…
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