Cops and Writers Podcast

Today we are going across the pond to England chatting with Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay and Investigative Journalist and Podcaster Robert Murphy. Julie Mackay retired from policing as Detective Superintendent (head of homicide teams) after a distinguished career spanning 32 years. Trained as a review officer, Senior Investigating Officer, and with a passion for putting victims first, she has continued to work in arenas that strive for improvement. Julie led the 30-year-old cold case investigation that identified the killer of Melanie Road 31 years after her murder. From breaking exclusive news stories which resonate around the world to in-depth coverage of complex criminal court cases, award-winning Robert Murphy is at the cutting edge of television news journalism. Rob is the presenter/producer of ‘Behind the Crimes with Robert Murphy’ podcast. In today’s episode we discuss: · Julie’s beginnings in law enforcement. · The equipment and uniform that a female British Police officer was issued in the late 1980s. · Julie’s distinguished law enforcement career where she retired as a Detective Superintendent. · Julie leading the investigative team that solved a 30-year-old rape/murder case of Melanie Road. · Robert and Julie’s co-writing the book, “To Hunt a Killer.” · Robert’s process of interviewing Julie during the writing of the book. · The amazing speed with which Robert wrote the book. Check out; To Hunt a Killer: The gripping true crime story solving the Melanie Road cold case. Visit Julie at her website. Visit Rob at his website. Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today we are chatting with the author of Riding With Evil: Taking Down The Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang and ATF Special Agent, Ken Croke. Over 25 years, he took part in more than a thousand undercover operations, including gang, drug, and firearms trafficking cases. Married with three young daughters, he was a supervisor who seemed to cruise to a quiet suburban retirement. But, when a tip about criminal motorcycle gangs came into the Boston ATF field office in 2008, the experienced Croke was brought in to check out sources and information. Then came a chance encounter with an associate of the Pagans. “One thing led to another,” and he was on the case. Ken spent the next two years of his life in deep undercover where he became the first member of law enforcement to become a fully patched member of one of the most violent Outlaw Motorcycle gangs, the Pagans. In today’s episode we discuss: · Ken’s path to becoming an ATF Special Agent. · How long it usually takes an ATF agent to work undercover. · The different types of undercover cases. · Through a series of unusual circumstances, he was pulled into the Pagans. · Outlaw motorcycle gang vocabulary. · The popular television show, Sons of Anarchy. · The heavy toll his undercover work took on him and his family. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out, Riding with Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today we are chatting with best-selling author and true crime star, Kerrie Droban! Kerrie Droban is an award-winning author and criminal & family attorney living in Arizona. With numerous appearances and interviews on national television and radio shows, she has established herself as an expert on the pathology of the criminal mind, motorcycle gangs, and a mentor to new and aspiring true crime writers. Kerrie received a Masters's degree from The Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars and a Master of Fine Arts and Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona. She has been a keynote speaker at gang task force conferences and a national speaker at various writing conferences across the country. She has also appeared on national television on CNBC’s “American Greed: A Widow’s Web,” A&E’s “Gangland: Behind Enemy Lines,” the American Heroes Channel’s “Codes and Conspiracies,” “Investigation ID,” and the Discovery Channel’s “Deadly Devotion. In today’s episode we discuss: · How her fascination with true crime and killers began. · Kerrie’s unusual childhood. · Her co-writing process that sometimes takes years. · How writing books like Aurora: The Psychiatrist Who Treated the Movie Theater Killer Tells Her Story, has changed her. · Her experiences and research with outlaw motorcycle clubs. · Her opinions on the death penalty, insanity plea, and the Jeffrey Dahmer case. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Kerrie Droban on her webiste! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today we are traveling to Boston to chat with best-selling author and Yogi, Sara DiVello! Sara DiVello is a true crime novelist and the creator/host of Mystery and Thriller Mavens, a popular author series and interactive Facebook group. For her weekly Mystery and Thriller Mavens live events, she has interviewed more than 300 authors, ranging from the bestselling and world-renowned (Dean Koontz, Patricia Cornwell, Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Tamron Hall, Karin Slaughter, Ruth Ware, Lisa Unger, and many more) to the buzziest debuts. While creative and active on her own social media platforms, DiVello also serves as the director of social media strategy for the International Thriller Writers Association. Sara has appeared on CBS, ABC, and CNBC, as well as in the New York Times, Forbes, the San Francisco Chronicle, and more. Her articles have been published in Marie Claire, Elle, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and Woman’s Day, among others. Her highly anticipated novel, Broadway Butterfly is launching on August 1st. Sara is passionate about all things books (especially mysteries and thrillers), the craft of writing, and connecting readers to their favorite authors, as well as introducing them to their new discoveries. In today’s episode we discuss: · Best practices for authors using social media to boost their author brand and why they need to be active on the platforms. · What fifteen years as a PR director in a large corporation taught her about marketing and how this knowledge has transferred to book marketing. · The benefits of promoting other author’s work. · Common mistakes authors make with social media and marketing. · Mystery Thriller Mavens. · What inspired Sara to write Broadway Butterfly. · Her love of Yoga and the benefits of exercise for writers! · Her new podcast that is coming soon. Yes Sara, you need to create a podcast! All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. You can find out more about Sara and her books on her website! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

G’day mates! Today we are going to the land down under to speak with Oliver Laurence, who was a police sergeant in Australia! Oliver Laurence worked for the South Australian Police and the Queensland Police Service as a constable, senior constable, and was promoted to the rank of sergeant. During his career in law enforcement in Australia, he worked in a variety of positions and locations from the Gold Coast to the Outback. Upon retirement, he started his own security agency spanning from Asia to the UK. He is also the host of the popular Protect and Serve Podcast. In today’s episode we discuss: · How Oliver got his start in law enforcement. · Where his interest in law enforcement came from. · Police training and equipment in Australia. · Policing in the Outback and dealing with indigenous people who live there? · The types of crimes he investigated in the Outback. · Public order policing in Australia’s Gold Coast. · Starting a private investigation company and some of the cases he has worked on. · His podcast, Protect and Serve! All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out Oliver's Protect and Serve Podcast! Come visit Oliver on his LinkedIn page. Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Consider buying me a coffee :-) Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Welcome to a special solo bonus Cop Camp episode with Patrick O'Donnell Cop camp will kick off with an informal get-together on May 31, 7:00 pm until we are done at The lobby bar located at the DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton Attendance is not mandatory, but I think it will be fun to get to get together and meet before classes start. June 1: The bus to the academy will leave around 8:45 am to the Fox Valley Public Safety Training Center where we will spend the bulk of our days. The morning will be spent on hands-on police training followed by catered lunch that will be provided as part of your conference fees. This morning routine will be the norm for the 2nd and 3rd as well. We will begin afternoon classes starting with our special guest, Honoree Corder. Honoree Corder, a publishing strategist, TEDx & keynote speaker, and author of over 50 books, including You Must Write a Book and You Must Market Your Book. We will end the day with Michael Anderle the founder of 20BooksTo50K®and LMBPN. June 2nd Our afternoon classes will start with Racine County Assistant District Attorney Sharon Reich. We will devote the rest of the afternoon to California Game Warden Lt. John Nores.. On June 3rd our first afternoon speaker will be Anne Schwartz! Our afternoon classes will end with my good friend, Det. Adam Richardson. June 4: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Optional) Debrief at the hotel. This will be your chance to ask questions and offer opinions of the conference. Hotel: The hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton, 150 Nicolet Road Appleton, WI. 54914. The special rate of $99.00 a night plus taxes and fees, is good through the conference. In order to secure that rate, you must reserve your room before May 8, 2023. If you need to get there early or stay late, call the hotel at 920-735-9955, and ask for that rate for your extended or early days. Tell them you are with the Cops and Writers Cop Camp, and they should be able to honor that rate. If there are problems with that, call me at 414-213-6449. Tuition and Fees: Tuition is only $325.00 for Cop Camp 2023! This includes our incredible guest speakers, hands on police training, transportation to and from the hotel to the academy, catered lunches June 1-3, and a whole lot of police fun! Here is the Link to sign up for cop camp and the hotel registration https://www.premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 There is still a scholarship available for the tuition of $325.00. If you are interested in this opportunity, or if you have any other questions, email me at sarge@copsandwriters.com Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today we are going to be talking about a nifty piece of writing software called Plottr with Roland Denzel and Troy Lambert. I have been using Plottr for the last two years and it has become one piece of my writing puzzle. This is not a paid advertisement, although I wouldn’t be opposed to that. Roland Denzel is a health and fitness author, a 30-year printing and publishing specialist, and the Marketing Coordinator for Plottr. Troy Lambert is a mystery author, book editor, and the Education Lead for Plottr. Troy is the author of over 31 novels and several works of nonfiction. In today’s episode we discuss: · How Roland and Troy got their starts in the business of writing. · Roland and Troy’s careers in publishing and the changes they have seen. · What marketing strategies do they find most useful in the ever-changing publishing landscape? · What is Plottr and who is it for? · Alternate uses for Plottr. · Best practices for using Plottr. · The advantages of using Plottr with a collaborator. · The future of Plottr and new features that are in the works! All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Come visit the Plottr website! Visit Ronad Dezel and Troy Lambert! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Consider buying me a coffee :-) Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

It has been one year since I interviewed Jack Carr, so I thought I would rebroadcast my interview with Jack. Enjoy!! I have a special treat for you guys today! It was my honor and privilege to interview New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and former Navy Seal Jack Carr. Jack Carr led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, and Task Unit Commander. Over his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare, he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper to a junior officer leading assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, to a platoon commander practicing counterinsurgency in the southern Philippines, to commanding a Special Operations Task Unit in the most Iranian influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of U.S. Forces. Jack is now a bestselling author, podcaster, and most importantly, a devoted husband and father. In today’s episode we discuss: · How Jack’s early influences in life steered him toward a career as a Navy SEAL, and later bestselling author. · His training and preparation that was needed to successfully complete SEAL training. · Why and how Jack started his popular podcast and the value it has to his listeners, and himself. · The definition of “hero” and how it has changed through the years. · How Jack keeps his books as accurate as possible, without giving away military secrets. · His first book Terminal List, and how it will soon be launched on Amazon Prime as a T.V. series. · How Jack deals with negative book reviews. · Jack’s favorite books. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Listen to Jack's Danger Close Podcast! Check out Jack Carr's books, gear, media, and blog on his website! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Thank you for joining me for the thought-provoking conclusion of this special two-part interview with Dr. Trevor Wilkins, also known as the Angry Viking Therapist. Dr. Trevor Wilkins is a psychotherapist in private practice at Thin Line Counseling, LLC in the Lexington, KY area and specializes in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, and High-Stress Careers. Dr. Wilkins has an additional specialty of working with the members of public safety and the military that are dealing with stress and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Wilkins served 15-years in uniformed law enforcement, and the prior three years as a police dispatcher, firefighter, and emergency medical technician. Dr. Wilkins now combines his doctorate-level education in professional counseling with his experience of dealing with traumatic scenes to provide counseling services to the members of public safety, the military, and the members of the public that deal with trauma. In today’s episode we discuss: · Some of the biggest stressors on members of law enforcement. These might shock you! · The pros and cons of peer support groups. · Working with police chaplains. · Simple steps to better mental health. · The pros and cons of pharmaceuticals in treating patients with mental health issues and the danger of not treating the root cause of these mental health problems. · Who takes care of the Angry Viking Therapist? · Alternative treatments for mental health issues, including the use of psychedelics. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Dr. Wilkins on his website! Chat with the good doctor on Instagram Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Consider buying me a coffee :-) Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Dr. Trevor Wilkins is a psychotherapist in private practice at Thin Line Counseling, LLC in the Lexington, KY area and specializes in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, and High-Stress Careers. Dr. Wilkins has an additional specialty of working with the members of public safety and the military that are dealing with stress and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Wilkins served 15 years in uniformed law enforcement. Dr. Wilkins now combines his doctorate-level education in professional counseling with his experience of dealing with traumatic scenes to provide counseling services to the members of public safety, the military, and the members of the public that deal with trauma. In today’s episode, we discuss: · Why he is known as the Angry Viking Therapist. · The reason why Trevor joined law enforcement. · His fifteen years in law enforcement. · The traumatic event that changed his life forever. · The downward spiral that eventually caused the end of his fifteen year in law enforcement. · The road to becoming a psychotherapist. · The biggest challenges or problems in being a rookie psychotherapist. · Recognizing the signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and what can be done to treat it. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Dr. Wilkins on his website! Chat with the good doctor on Instagram Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Consider buying me a coffee :-) Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

This is a bonus show from last year with Craig Martelle who runs the 20 Books Vegas conference. Almost everything is the same, but better!! My guest on today’s show is best-selling author and coordinator of the world’s biggest and best indie author conference, 20 Books Vegas, Craig Martelle Craig is a fountain of knowledge as he breaks down the conference for us today that is happening November 6 - 10, 2023 at Bally's / Horseshoe Las Vegas. In today’s episode we discuss: · How 20 Book Vegas started and has grown into a premier world-class indie author conference. · Why have the conference in Vegas? · Navigating the 20 Books Vegas Facebook group. · Best practices to enjoy the show. · Best safety tips when in Vegas. · How to get to the hotel and other spots in Vegas. · Future 20 Book Vegas conferences. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out the 20 Books Vegas Website! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Consider buying me a coffee :-) Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today we are in the Line of Fire with Special Agent Mark Brandenburg of the United States Secret Service. Mark started his career in law enforcement in the Olathe, KS, Police Department (a suburb of Kansas City). He was assigned to patrol, served as an FTO, and was a member of the tactical support unit. In 2001, Mark was hired by the USSS as a special agent. His second day of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, was 9/11. Began career in the Chicago Field Office investigating financial crimes In 2008, Mark moved to Washington, DC, and served 5 1/2 years on the Presidential Protective Division during the Obama administration. During this time was a member of the shift protecting the president and served on the Transportation Section that advances the motorcade routes. Mark drove the presidential limo (The Beast) on many occasions. From 2017 - 2019, Mark was a supervisory agent on the Vice-Presidential Protective Division during Mike Pence’s tenure. February 21, 2023, Mark published his first novel, Fence Jumper, which is a humorous political thriller about a suspended USSS agent who discovers the supposedly kidnapped wife of a senator running in the presidential primary. In today’s episode we discuss: · The reason Mark joined law enforcement. · Why Mark joined the United States Secret Service. · What it was like to be on his second day of training 9/11 to be a special agent with the secret service. · What was involved in investigating financial crimes? · What it is really like on the presidential protection detail. · The importance of staying politically neutral. · Favorite and not-so-favorite part of being on the presidential protection detail. · What are the common errors in movies / T.V. regarding the secret service? (To Live and Die in L.A. and In the Line of Fire) · How much fun is it to drive the presidential limo nicknamed the Beast? · Mark’s debut novel, Fence Jumper. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out Mark's debut novel Fence Jumper! Have questions? Email Mark. Come join the sarge and RJ Beam at the 2023 Cops and Writers Interactive Conference (Cop Camp) June 1-4, 2023 at the Fox Valley Police Academy in Appleton Wisconsin!! Check out Field Training (Brew Ci Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today’s show is dedicated to the memory of Agent Jared Francom EOW 01-05-12. Thank you for joining me today for the conclusion of a special two-part interview with a true American Hero, Lt. Nathan Hutchinson. Lt. Hutchinson is one of the most decorated police officers in American history and it was truly an honor to speak to the good lieutenant. Lieutenant Nate Hutchinson has been a law enforcement officer with the Weber County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years. Prior to his promotion to lieutenant, Lieutenant Hutchinson was a sergeant assigned to the Weber Morgan Narcotics Strike Force for five years. He supervised the long term undercover narcotics investigation team, as well as worked undercover himself. On January 4th, 2012, then Sergeant Hutchinson, along with other members of the Weber Morgan Narcotic Strike Force, served a knock and announce search warrant on a small marijuana grow house. During the execution of the warrant, the grow operator ambushed the team. A thirteen-minute gun battle ensued in which six members of the team were struck by gunfire, with one member, Agent Jared Francom, suffering fatal wounds. During the gunfight, Sergeant Hutchinson entered the home under fire on three separate occasions in order to drag wounded officers out of the home. During each entry into the home, Sergeant Hutchinson was shot, enduring a total of five gunshot wounds. Sergeant Hutchinson spent the better part of a year recovering from his wounds in order to return and continue his work as a member of the Weber Morgan Narcotics Strike Force. After an additional 18 months at the Strike Force, Sergeant Hutchinson was promoted to lieutenant. Lieutenant Hutchinson is one of the most decorated US law enforcement officers, having received prestigious awards, including The United States Presidential Medal of Valor and The United States Congressional Badge of Bravery. He has also been recognized as Utah Narcotics officer of the year in 2012, The National Law Enforcement Officer of the month in March 2013, and The International Chiefs of Police Association officer of the year, among other state and local commendations. In today’s episode we discuss: · The execution of the search warrant that would change every member’s life forever. · The physical and mental injuries that he and his teammates sustained, and how they coped with this tragedy. · Debrief and lessons learned. · Receiving the nation’s highest award for law enforcement and going to the White House to meet the Vice President. · Moving on. · What’s in Nathan’s future? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Nathan on his LinkedIn page. Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today’s show is dedicated to the memory of Agent Jared Francom EOW 01-05-12 who perished from wounds he sustained during the incident on 01-04-12. Thank you for joining me today for part one of a special two-part interview with a true American Hero, Lt. Nathan Hutchinson. Lt. Hutchinson is one of the most decorated police officers in American history and it was truly an honor to speak to the good lieutenant. Lieutenant Nate Hutchinson has been a law enforcement officer with the Weber County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years. Prior to his promotion to lieutenant, Lieutenant Hutchinson was a sergeant assigned to the Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike Force for five years. He supervised the long term undercover narcotics investigation team, as well as worked undercover himself. On January 4th, 2012, then Sergeant Hutchinson, along with other members of the Weber Morgan Narcotic Strike Force, served a knock-and-announce search warrant on a small marijuana grow house. During the execution of the warrant, the grow operator ambushed the team. A thirteen-minute gun battle ensued in which six members of the team were struck by gunfire, with one member, Agent Jared Francom, suffering fatal wounds. During the gunfight, Sergeant Hutchinson entered the home under fire on three separate occasions in order to drag wounded officers out of the home. During each entry into the home, Sergeant Hutchinson was shot, enduring five gunshot wounds. Sergeant Hutchinson spent the better part of a year recovering from his wounds in order to return and continue his work as a member of the Weber Morgan Narcotics Strike Force. After an additional 18 months at the Strike Force, Sergeant Hutchinson was promoted to lieutenant. Lieutenant Hutchinson is one of the most decorated law enforcement officers in the United States. Lieutenant Hutchinson is a recipient of the nation’s highest award for valor, The United States Presidential Medal of Valor, as well as the United States Congressional Badge of Bravery, as well as being the recipient of numerous state and local commendations. In today’s episode we discuss: · Why Nate chose law enforcement as a career. · What influenced Nate to go into law enforcement? · How working a security job at Sears prepared him for his career in law enforcement. · His start in law enforcement and transfer to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office. · Why he became a detective. · His attraction to narcotics investigations. · The events that led up to the shooting on 01-04-12. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Nathan on his LinkedIn page. Come join the sar Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today’s episode takes us to the Great White North, yes, we are going to my neighbor to the north, Canada to speak with retired Det. Sergeant Desmond Ryan of the Toronto Police. Born and raised in Toronto, Desmond P. Ryan graduated from the University of Toronto and joined what was then the Toronto Police Force. He has been a front-line officer, a beat cop, a patrol sergeant, an instructor at the Toronto Police College, and a detective over the almost thirty years of his career. Now a retired detective, he writes crime fiction. Des is presently working on the Mike O’Shea Series and the Mary-Margaret Series, both published by Level Best Books. Des lives in the Toronto neighbourhood known as Cabbagetown, where he can be seen wandering about, considering his next plot point or on his way to the pub. In today’s episode, we discuss: · What got Desmond interested in law enforcement. · The selection process for the Toronto Police Service. · What training Desmond went through at the Police University. · The different positions Desmond held during his thirty-year career. · Why he became a detective? · The relationship between the RCMP and the Toronto Police Service. · Retirement and his new career as a crime writer. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit Desmond on his website! Come on over to see Desmond's Facebook page! Desmond is on Instagram! Come join the sarge and RJ Beam at the 2023 Cops and Writers Interactive Conference (Cop Camp) June 1-4, 2023 at the Fox Valley Police Academy in Appleton Wisconsin!! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Consider buying me a coffee :-) Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here is a rebroadcast from a few years ago with my favorite Irish Garda! In this special St. Parick's Day bonus episode, Marie O'Hlloran shares her experiences as a 22 year veteran of the Irish Polic Force, An Garda Síochána. Marie and I chat about everything from her training at Garda College, experiences on the job, and a treasure trove of other information about the Irish Police Force. She also reveals her struggles with the aftermath of a near-fatal squad accident she was severely injured in, and how she uses writing as a coping mechanism. Not only is Marie a Gard, but she also consults on various novels for best-selling writers and appears in the acknowledgments as Casey King, which is her pen name. Marie is a poet, playwright, and crime novel author. Check out Marie on Twitter at @letstalkcrime Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group. Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Thank you for joining us today for the conclusion of a special two-part interview with retired FBI Special Agent Kyle Vowinkel. Kyle Vowinkel dedicated 33 years of service to his country as an FBI Special Agent, U.S. Army officer, and West Point graduate. He has significant leadership experience as an FBI senior executive who served at multiple FBI offices and retired as Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) in Miami. Prior to ASAC, he served on two unique U.S. national assets–the FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and the U.S. government’s negotiation arm, the Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU). The FBI sent him to over twenty countries, including China, Qatar, Kenya, South Korea, and Peru. He deployed as a tactical operator on HRT on hundreds of high-risk missions domestically as well as overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. At CNU he negotiated with kidnappers, pirates, and terrorists. He has deployed to several high-profile situations, including the Boston Marathon bomber, where he convinced him to give up peacefully. He led the negotiation that resulted in the successful rescue of the five-year-old boy known as the “boy in the bunker.” In today’s episode we discuss: . Kyle's role as a Crisis Negotiator successfully convincing one of the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects to surrender peacefully. · We discuss the movie Patriot’s Day and the accuracy of the movie compared to the actual event. · Kyle and the team of Crisis Negotiators who responded to the “Boy in the Bunker” standoff that occurred in 2013. · Working in concert with local law enforcement and the FBI’s HRT team during the seven-day standoff. · Believing in a higher power during life and death situations. · Lessons learned from this event and the importance of a debrief. · Kyle writing a book about his life and the intense situations he participated in. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out Kyle's LinkedIn page! Head over to Kyle's website! Kyle being interviewed by Jerry Williams on her podcast! My interview with Gary Noesner! Come join the sarge and RJ Beam at the 2023 Cops and Writers Interactive Conference (Cop Camp) June 1-4, 2023 at the Fox Valley Police Academy in Appleton Wisconsin!! Check out Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Thank you for joining us today for episode one of a special two-part interview with retired FBI Special Agent Kyle Vowinkel. Kyle Vowinkel dedicated 33 years of service to his country as an FBI Special Agent, U.S. Army officer, and West Point graduate. He has significant leadership experience as an FBI senior executive who served at multiple FBI offices and retired as Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) in Miami. Prior to ASAC, he served on two unique U.S. national assets – the FBI's elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and the U.S. government’s negotiation arm, the Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU). The FBI sent him to over twenty countries, including China, Qatar, Kenya, South Korea, and Peru. He deployed as a tactical operator on HRT on hundreds of high-risk missions domestically as well as overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. At CNU he negotiated with kidnappers, pirates, and terrorists. He has deployed to several high-profile situations, including the Boston Marathon bomber, where he convinced him to give up peacefully. He led the negotiation that resulted in the successful rescue of the five-year-old boy known as the “boy in the bunker.” In today’s episode we discuss: · Kyle’s appointment to West Point Military Academy. · His motivations to become an officer in the United States Army and the impact that had on his future in law enforcement. · How he dealt with adversity and became a member of the elite FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT). · Best practices to prepare yourself to become a member of the HRT. · Kyle’s oversea deployments to over twenty different countries with the FBI. · Kyle joining the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU). · Negotiating with kidnappers, pirates, and terrorists. · Working in concert with local law enforcement during a crisis situation. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out Kyle's LinkedIn page! Head over to Kyle's website! Kyle being interviewed by Jerry Williams on her podcast! My interview with Gary Noesner! Come join the sarge and RJ Beam at the 2023 Cops and Writers Interactive Conference (Cop Camp) June 1-4, 2023 at the Fox Valley Police Academy in Appleton Wisconsin!! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Bo Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Today’s episode is very exciting for two reasons. First, I will be chatting with RJ Beam. RJ is currently a police academy instructor and has worked in public safety for most of his adult life. RJ was a volunteer firefighter/EMT before starting work as a city cop. During his career, he has held positions in patrol, bike cop, SWAT, and CSI. Investigations and CSI work are his love, which is where he spent most of his time. RJ is a published author and is the Vice President of the Public Safety Writers Association. Now for the big announcement! RJ and I will host the first ever, Cops and Writers Interactive Conference that will take place on June 1-4, 2023, in Appleton Wisconsin at the Fox Valley Technical College and Police Academy. In today’s episode, we discuss: · Why RJ was interested in law enforcement. · His first job in public safety and why he chose police work. · What was his favorite / least favorite part of being a cop. · How he wound up teaching at a police academy. · How training has changed from the time he went to the police academy to the present day. · His writing career, When did it start and why do it? · Co-hosting the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, also known as Cop Camp. · Why have the conference and what to expect as a student. · Some of what will be offered at the conference. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit RJ at his website, premeditated fiction! Come join the sarge and RJ Beam at the 2023 Cops and Writers Interactive Conference (Cop Camp) June 1-4, 2023 at the Fox Valley Police Academy in Appleton Wisconsin!! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Consider buying me a coffee :-) Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show

Welcome back to the conclusion of our special two-part interview with retired Police Sergeant John Ferriso of the New York Police Department. John Ferriso was a member of the NYPD from 1993-2013. With 20 years of experience as Patrol Officer, September 11th Rescue and Recovery and Patrol Supervisor, Sergeant in charge of both the Internal Affairs Bureau and the Missing Persons Squad. John Supervised and investigated over 7,000 cases per year while assigned to the Missing Persons Squad. John has his own Private Investigation Company, Ferris Investigations, specializing in Missing Persons Cases. John volunteers his investigative experience to nationwide nonprofit organizations conducting missing person investigators. He helps other investigators with their missing investigations and looks at new aspects of cold cases while assisting family members in finding answers. A short story, in a New York Minute: An officer’s eyewitness account of the events of September 11, 2001, was published online. In today’s episode we discuss: · More fun with the Internal Affairs Bureau, including how influential politicians attempt to sway investigations with predetermined outcomes to investigations. · John’s time as a sergeant in the NYPD’s Missing Persons Squad. · How the Missing Persons Squad dealt with 7,000 cases a year! · Why he wanted to go to the Missing Persons Squad. · How the Special Victim’s Unit and Homicide worked together with the Missing Persons unit. · Stranger abductions. · Post-retirement and starting a private investigations company. · Working missing persons cases as a private investigator and working together with law enforcement in these cases. · His essay, “In a New York Minute” An officer’s eyewitness account of the events of September 11, 2001. All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Check out John on his LinkedIn page. Read John's firsthand account of 9/11 in this article that he wrote. Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website. If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group Cons Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance? I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you’re going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Support the show