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.

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  Episode #293

  Murder, International Drug Smuggling & Hostage Negotiating: From Scotland Yard to Turks And Caicos with Det. Supt. Bob Lessemun (Part Two)

  Aug 16, 202645 min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for part two of my conversation with Author and Detective Superintendent Bob Lessemun as we travel across the pond to England and to Turks and Caicos. A little about my guest. Robert C. ‘Bob’ Lessemun, a man who left school at sixteen and walked straight into a police career that would span more than half a century. From uniform sergeant and ultimately Detective Superintendent. He built a reputation for tackling some of Britain’s toughest cases-murders, international fraud, major drug operations-while pioneering interview and interrogation training that would influence detectives across the UK. This is the story of how a grammar-school boy from England became one of the country’s most experienced investigators leading him to Turks and Caicos investigating international drug and money laundering cases. It was a treat chatting with Bob! I hope you enjoy part two of my interview with Bob as much as I did. In today’s episode we discuss: · Some cases that has stuck with Bob thorough the years. · His thoughts on the police in Brittan today. · How he wound up working in Turks and Caicos Islands? · Money laundering, human trafficking, and burial at sea. · His advice for police officers in the USA and or other parts of the world. · His advice for being an affective police leader. · What he misses the most or least about being in law enforcement. · The Plod books and his writing career. · Why he wrote The Young Plod: Tales from the Black Country, Plod Goes Private: Tales of a Private Investigator, and Plod Policing Paradise: Tales from the Caribbean? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Bob's Amazon Author Page. Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop? My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog. That's chapter 1. There are 33 more. Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click th Support the show

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  Episode #292

  Murder, International Drug Smuggling & Hostage Negotiating. From Scotland Yard to Turks And Caicos with Detective Superintendent Bob Lessemun (Part One)

  Aug 8, 202649 min

  Send us Fan Mail Today’s show takes us across the pond to England and the Caribbean to Turks and Caicos with a man with over half a century of experience in law enforcement, retired Detective Superintendent Bob Lessemun A little about my guest. Robert C. ‘Bob’ Lessemun, a man who left school at sixteen and walked straight into a police career that would span more than half a century. From uniform sergeant to detective sergeant on the Regional Crime Squad, then inspector, chief inspector, and ultimately Detective Superintendent. He built a reputation for tackling some of Britain’s toughest cases-murders, international fraud, major drug operations-while pioneering interview and interrogation training that would influence detectives across the UK. This is the story of how a grammar-school boy from England became one of the country’s most experienced investigators, leading him to Turks and Caicos to investigate international drug and money-laundering cases. I loved chatting with Bob, and I think you will love this episode. Part Two will go live next Sunday, where we'll dive into more of his international experiences and author journey. Please enjoy my chat with Bob Lessemun! In today’s episode, we discuss: · Being chased by the police as a young lad to becoming a police officer. · His grandfather being a constable and the influence that had on him as a young man. · The realities of being a constable in 1968 England. · The lack of equipment and training; it took two years for him to get a set of handcuffs. · Being in a fight of his life on Christmas and the unlikely backup that helped. · Being outnumbered all the time and learning the gift of gab. · Writing the interrogation / interview manual for the English police. · What is Scotland Yard and his training there? · Hostage negotiating and other specialties he possesses? · Negotiating with an armed man holding a police sergeant hostage. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Bob's Amazon Author Page. Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop? My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog. That's chapter 1. There are 33 more. Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click th Support the show

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  Episode #290

  Savannah Homicide Detective Kevin Grogan: No Greater Honor, No Bigger Failure (Part Two)

  Aug 2, 202650 min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with former Savannah Police Homicide Detective Kevin Grogan as we explore one of my favorite places in the world, Savannah, Georgia. Savanah is home to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), some of the best food ever, history, haunted houses and ghost tours, and riverboats. It also has a seedy underbelly, with Kevin as our guide; that’s what we’re going to talk about today. Kevin Grogan is an Army Combat Veteran and former Savanah Police Department Homicide Detective. He has worked a variety of assignments within the Savanah Police Department, including vice and multi-agency task forces. Kevin is also a screenwriter, producer, and author of the Savannah True Crime Trilogy, with his latest book, No Greater Honor, No Bigger Failure. Please enjoy the conclusion of my discussion with someone who has felt the weight of the badge and the ultimate cost it can have on someone. In today’s episode, we discuss: · Being on call in the homicide unit. · Being laser-focused during a homicide investigation. · The toll of being a homicide detective on your personal life. · Was there one case that stuck with him forever? · The ugly ending to his police career in Savannah. · Kevin’s honesty and ownership of his alcohol abuse. · His advice for someone considering a career in LE? · Why he became a writer. · The Savannah True Crime trilogy. · His latest book, No Greater Honor: No Bigger Failure (Savannah True Crime Trilogy). All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out Kevin's Amazon Author Page! Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop? My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog. That's chapter 1. There are 33 more. Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click th Support the show

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  Episode #291

  Bonus Episode! Author Spotlight With Bestselling Thriller & Mystery Author Amy Pease!

  Aug 1, 20261h 6m

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome everyone to a bonus episode of the Cops and Writers podcast: author spotlight with bestselling author Amy Pease. Her first bestselling book, Northwoods that is set in northern Wisconsin, is an Amazon Editors' best pick in the mystery, thriller, and suspense categories. Her newest book, Wildwood, is burning up the charts. Amy is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writer’s Studio. Amy is a nurse practitioner, where she is a nationally recognized H.I.V. specialist. Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with one of my favorite authors. In today’s episode, we discuss: · Her award-winning and bestselling book, Northwoods. · When did she get bitten by the writing bug? · Her being a nurse practitioner, where she is a nationally recognized HIV specialist. How much of her ‘day job’ influences her writing? Or does it? · How does she balance or juggle being an NP, mom, wife, and author? What is her secret? · What was her path to her bestselling book, Northwoods? · How daunting was it for her to write the second book, Wildwood? Did she feel pressure to deliver the same hit? · What’s next? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Go check out Amy's website! Head on over to my website to learn more about me and my books! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop? My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog. That's chapter 1. There are 33 more. Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click th Support the show

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  Episode #289

  Savannah Homicide Detective Kevin Grogan: No Greater Honor, No Bigger Failure (Part One)

  Jul 26, 202649 min

  Send us Fan Mail Today’s show takes us to one of my favorite places in the world, Savannah, Georgia. Savanah is home to the Savanah College of Art and Design (SCAD), some of the best food ever, history, haunted houses and ghost tours, and riverboats. It also has a seedy underbelly; that’s what we’re going to talk about today with former Savanah Police Department homicide Detective Kevin Grogan. Kevin Grogan is an Army Combat Veteran and former Savanah Police Department Homicide Detective. He has worked a variety of assignments within the Savanah Police Department, including vice and multi-agency task forces. Kevin is also a screenwriter, producer, and author of the Savannah True Crime Trilogy, with his latest book, No Greater Honor, No Bigger Failure. Please enjoy part one of this discussion with someone who has felt the weight of the badge and the ultimate cost it can have on someone. Part Two will go live next Sunday. In today’s episode, we discuss: · His first job as a police officer and why he abruptly left the job. · Being in the Army and deployed to the Middle East. · His path to the Savanah Police Department. · Being a cop in one of the most unique cities in the country. · Seeing the dark side of Savanah as a homicide detective. · How often did tourists or SCAD students become crime victims? How were these cases treated compared to people who live there, especially the poorest? · The Stairs of Death. · How Kevin became a homicide detective. · Working on different task forces with the ATF. · The illegal drug trade and human trafficking that went through the ports of Savanah. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out Kevin's Amazon Author Page! Head on over to my website! What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop? My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog. That's chapter 1. There are 33 more. Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click th Support the show

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