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Cops and Writers Podcast

Patrick O"Donnell

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

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49:42

The Clear & Present Danger To The Untied States From...

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2025/11/02

Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy, Chris Feistl, and Wes Tabor as we talk about recent maritime operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific involving the U.S. Navy eliminating drug running vessels. Here’s a little bit about these legends in the DEA.DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor was embedded in Venezuela, battling the drug cartel and gangs for three years. He had a front-row seat to the prospering drug

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48:13

The Clear & Present Danger To The United States From...

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2025/10/27

Welcome, everyone, to a special Cops and Writers Podcast. Since September, the US Navy has destroyed at least 10 vessels that were suspected of carrying illegal drugs headed for the United States, mostly in the Caribbean near Venezuela. I have heard so many opinions on this from ‘experts’, I'm using air quotes, and I wanted to get the true story. My mind went immediately to my interviews with retired DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor (episodes 235,236, & 237). Wes was

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52:44

Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real...

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2025/10/26

Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ, Standup Comic, and Author Duane Michaels. Duane is focusing his energy these days on making it as an actor in Hollywood, along with writing his most recent book, Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry & Gasp! I’m so glad I got the chance to chat with Duane and learn about his law

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49:53

Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real...

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2025/10/19

Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Army Veteran, former Wichita Police Officer, Stuntman, Actor, DJ, Standup Comic, and Author Duane Michaels. Judging by how many things Duane has done and is doing, one episode wouldn’t have done him justice. Duane is focusing his energy these days on making it as an actor in Hollywood, along with writing his most recent book, Cop Ink: Donuts, Decapitation & Dumpster Sex. Real Calls That Will Make You Laugh, Cry &

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69:33

Bonus Episode! Author Spotlight With Editor & Author...

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2025/10/15

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Cops And Writers Podcast, where the tables, or mics, are turned. Today on this special Author Spotlight, I’m being interviewed by book coach and editor, Lori Puma. A little about Lori: Lori Puma helps authors write novels that inspire readers to skip bathroom breaks and survive on chips and salsa. She started her writing career by publishing scientific papers. (Great reading if it’s 3:12 am and you’ve run out of Ambien.) Since

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58:06

San Francisco Police Chief & Author Brian Brady (Part...

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2025/10/12

Welcome back for the conclusion of my conversation with retired Chief of Police and Author Brian Brady.Brian was born and raised in the San Francisco area and became a police officer in Berkeley, California, in the late sixties. He moved around to four different police departments, eventually attaining the rank of Chief of Police. After decades of serving and protecting, he retired from police work and transitioned to becoming a corporate security executive. This path led him

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55:43

San Francisco Police Chief & Author Brian Brady (Part...

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2025/10/05

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me retired Chief of Police and Author Brian Brady.Brian was born and raised in the San Francisco area and became a police officer in Berkeley, California, in the late sixties. He moved around to four different police departments, eventually attaining the rank of Chief of Police. After decades of serving and protecting, he retired from police work and transitioned to becoming a corporate security executive

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71:15

Cocaine Cowboys To Gangster Eating Alligators, Sgt....

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2025/09/28

Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Sgt. Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez.Sergeant Maverick served the South Florida community for 37 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department, retiring in 2020. His career included assignments in uniform patrol, narcotics, airport and port security, and crime scene investigations. Following 9/11, he became a national leader in port security operations. A highly respected police instructor, Gonzalez has trained over 25,000

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71:57

Cocaine Cowboys To Gangster Eating Alligators, Sgt....

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2025/09/21

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez for this special two-part interview that will conclude next Sunday.Sergeant Bert “Maverick” Gonzalez served the South Florida community for 37 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department, retiring in 2020. His career included assignments in uniform patrol, narcotics, airport and port security, and crime scene investigations. Following 9/11, he became a

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65:17

Sailing Into Danger! Cruise Line Safety Advocate And...

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2025/09/14

So, you want to go on a cruise. What could go wrong? After listening or watching today’s episode, you might think twice, for good reasons.When Jamie Barnett said goodbye to her daughter, Ashley, in 2005, who was going on a three-day cruise with her boyfriend and two other couples to Mexico, she never dreamt that it would be the last time she would see her daughter alive. What was supposed to be a birthday celebration resulted in the death of Ashley due to illegal

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75:55

From Deep Undercover Missions To Rescue's On The High...

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2025/09/07

Welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Marine, FBI Special Agent, and HRT Operator Rob D’Amico.Rob D’Amico has over thirty-six years of federal government service—ten years in the United States Marine Corps and nearly twenty-seven with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is the founder and principal consultant for Sierra One Consulting. Rob began a life of service when he enlisted as a US Marine during college at The Ohio State University in

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69:01

Author Spotlight! Jodi Burnett, Kathleen Donnelly, &...

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2025/09/03

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast! This is something I will throw out there to you all once in a while. Today’s bonus episode will be a part of my author spotlight series, where I focus on the author side of the business to see what is working for them and what makes them tick as successful authors. So, as you can guess, today’s episode is for the authors out there who are looking to start, level up, or might need a tad bit of inspiration to

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75:55

From Deep Undercover Missions To Rescue's On The High...

Cops and Writers Podcast ·

2025/08/31

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Rob D’Amico for this special two-part interview that will conclude next Sunday.Rob D’Amico has over thirty-six years of federal government service—ten years in the United States Marine Corps and nearly twenty-seven with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is the founder and principal consultant at Sierra One Consulting. Rob began a life of service when he enlisted as a US Marine

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68:53

238 Sisters in Crime & Behind The Badge W/ Milwaukee...

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2025/08/24

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we have something special for you all. I was approached by the Wisconsin Sisters in Crime author group to be the moderator for a group panel of cops and a firefighter. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity because of my experiences with the Sisters in Crime groups all over this country, which have been very positive.I want to give a special thanks to Denise Jendusa and Nicole Prewitt for making this happen. This is the

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66:15

237 Latin Gangs Infiltrating America, Blood Routes,...

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2025/08/19

There was so much to unpack with Wes about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is my first three-part interview. Thanks for sticking around until the end! Honestly, I could have talked to Wes all day. I will definitely have him back on the show in the future. Here's a quick bio of just some of Wes’s accomplishments. Wes became a Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1988. As a deputy, Wes served as a S.W.A.T. lead, having

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66:18

236 Latin Gangs Infiltrating America, Blood Routes,...

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2025/08/17

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Author and Retired DEA Agent Wes Tabor. There was so much to unpack about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is my first three-part interview. Part three of the interview will go live tomorrow. Honestly, I could have talked to Wes all day. I will definitely have him back on the show in the future. Here's a quick bio of just some of Wes’s

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67:44

235 Latin Gangs Infiltrating America, Blood Routes,...

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2025/08/10

On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, I have with me Author and Retired DEA Agent Wes Tabor. There was so much to unpack about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is my first three-part interview. Part two of the interview that will go live next Sunday, and part three with be released the next day on Monday. Honestly, I could have talked to Wes all day. I will definitely have him back on the show in the

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81:26

234 Clay, Skulls, Bones, and Don't Embarrass the...

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2025/08/03

Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with Author and retired FBI Forensic Artist Lisa Bailey.Just a heads up, today's interview consists of two separate interviews. The first part is more about her exciting career as an FBI forensic Artist. The second half of our interview will expose the dark side of the FBI and how Lisa, a woman who devoted her life to service to this great country, was harassed, bullied, and discriminated against. The FBI failed to take

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233 Clay, Skulls, Bones, and Don't Embarrass the...

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2025/07/27

Clay, Skulls, Bones, and Don't Embarrass the Bureau (Even when they are wrong and breaking the law), With FBI Forensic Artist Lisa Bailey.

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00:54:50

232 Author & DEA Special Agent Leo Silva (retired)...

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2025/07/20

Author & DEA Special Agent Leo Silva (retired) Takes Us Into The Zeta & Gulf Drug Cartels Reign Of Terror!

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