Cops and Writers Podcast

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...

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 Ma...

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...

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 re...

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...

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 La...

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...

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 me...

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 enforceme...

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...

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 (...

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 Sher...

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 Hutchins...

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 detect...

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...

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 AS...

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,...

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 pu...

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 case...