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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 260
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
171 Retired Boynton Beach Police Officer Eric Reynolds Shares His Story of Transformation and Resilience (Part One)
Today on the show we are going on the road. Well, actually, we’re interviewing someone who is living on the road with his wife and children, Eric Reynolds.
Eric Reynolds, a former Boynt…
170 The Real Miami Vice! Ten Years of Deep Undercover In the Miami Area With Detective Michael Hearns!
If you’re like me, you are a sucker for 80’s T.V. and pop culture. One of the biggest and most influential shows back then was Miami Vice. Not the God-awful movie, the T.V. show. Well, …
169 The Crime Writing Trio of Wendy Whitman, Deborah Levison, and T.M. Dunn!
Today’s show is for you crime writers, or those who are curious about how a good crime novel is crafted. On today’s show I will be chatting with the acclaimed crime-writing trio of Debo…
168 From Undercover Narcotics and SWAT Operator to Legal Guardian: Bridget Truxillo, Unyielding Champion for First Responder Rights (Part Two)
Welcome back everyone to the conclusion of my interview with former Sheriff Deputy, now Attorney, Bridget Truxillo.
Life isn’t fair. We have all heard this and it is so true. But someti…
Bonus Episode! Crime Fighting / Reduction Strategies That Work With NYPD Captain Peter Moreno and Detective Vic Ferrari!
Thanks for joining me for this bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast. I wanted to talk about something that has been bothering me for some time. I feel that we have lost our way…
167 From Undercover Narcotics and SWAT Operator to Legal Guardian: Bridget Truxillo, Unyielding Champion for First Responder Rights (Part One)
Life isn’t fair. We have all heard this and it is so true. But sometimes you come across a story that really pulls at your heart and you learn a new level of empathy for someone who was…
166 Brew City to The Streets of San Fransisco With Bestselling Author and San Fransisco Police Sergeant Adam Plantinga
For today’s show, we are traveling to the West Coast and the home of Fisherman’s Warf, The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and of course, Alcatraz. On today’s episode, we will be chatti…
165 Former Gambino Family Mobster to International Bestselling Author, Television Producer and Director, Louis Ferrante. (Part Two)
Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with a former member of the Gambino Crime Family, now International Bestselling Author, Television Producer and Director Louis Ferrante.
Mr…
164 Former Gambino Family Mobster to International Bestselling Author, Television Producer and Director, Louis Ferrante. (Part One)
Welcome to part one of my interview with a former member of the Gambino Crime Family, now International Bestselling Author, Television Producer, and Director Louis Ferrante.
Mr. Ferrante…
163 CSI Rebekah Strong: Bridging True Crime with Fictional Thrills in Law Enforcement (Part Two))
Welcome back to the conclusion of my interview with Crime Scene Investigator and Author Rebekah Strong.
Rebekah Strong has served as an active member of law enforcement for over twenty y…
162 CSI Rebekah Strong: Bridging True Crime with Fictional Thrills in Her Novels. (Part One)
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Crime Scene Investigator and Author Rebekah Strong.
Rebekah Strong is serving as an active member of law enforcement for over twenty yea…
Begorrah! It's A Special Bonus St. Patrick's Day Episode With Irish Police Officer (Garda) Marie O'Halloran
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Here is a special rebroadcast of my interview with my favorite Irish Cop, Marie O'Halloran!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here is a rebroadcast from a few …
161 Curiosity Unleashed! Exploring Writing, A.I., Podcasting, and Entrepreneurship, With NYT and USA Today Bestselling AuthorJoanna Penn
Boy, do I have a treat for you guys! Along with my celebrity co-host Jodi Burnett, my extra special guest on the show today is none other than Award-Winning, Bestselling Author, Entrep…
Bonus Episode! Verbal Judo and De-Escalation With Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell
Welcome to this bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast.
A little while ago, my good friend Kathleen Donnelley approached me asking if I would give a presentation to the Rocky Mou…
#160 100 Hours, 34 Sessions With David Berkowitz, The Son of Sam (Part Two)
Dr. Michael Caparrelli spent 100 hours, 34 Sessions With David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam.
Welcome back everyone to the conclusion of my interview with Bestselling Author and Psychologis…
#159 100 Hours, 34 Sessions With David Berkowitz, The Son of Sam (Part One)
Dr. Michael Caparrelli spent 100 hours, 34 Sessions With David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam.
Welcome everyone to part one of my interview with Bestselling Author and Psychologist, Dr. Mic…
158 Bestselling and Award Winning Author Nick Petrie Tells us to 'Just Write A Bad Book.'
Today’s show will be especially helpful for you writers out there. On the show today we have award-winning and bestselling author, Nick Petrie.
His first novel, The Drifter, won the ITW…
157 I Love a Cop With Bestselling Author and Police Psychologist, The 'Cop Doc' Dr. Ellen Kirschman (Part Two)
Welcome back everybody to the conclusion of my interview with the “Cop Doc” Dr. Ellen Kirschman.
For over four decades, Dr. Ellen Kirschman's specialty has been treating first responde…
156 I Love a Cop With Bestselling Author and Police Psychologist, The 'Cop Doc' Dr. Ellen Kirschman (Part One)
Welcome everybody, today’s show will be especially valuable for those of you who are first responders and maybe more important, for their families to listen to. Or, if you are curious a…
155ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli Reveals Government Cover-Up and Corruption Surrounding Operation Fast And Furious (Part Two)
Welcome back everybody to the conclusion of my interview with my special guest, Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director, former NYPD homicide detective, and author of the bestselling book…