Cops and Writers Podcast

Updated: 16 Feb 2025 • 225 episodes
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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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Send us a text Welcome to part one of a special two-part show with renowned advocate and expert in the field of human trafficking, and the founder of Libertas International Tyler Schwab.  I’m going to warn you that the subject we cover during this interview is deeply disturbing and shocking, but I believe necessary to

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Send us a text Thank you for joining me today for a truly enjoyable and informative chat with Dr. Danna Kollmann. I knew this was going to be a lot of laughs when I was going to interview Dr. Kollmann, the author of Never Suck on a Dead Man’s Hand: Curious Adventures of a CSI.  Dana Kollmann is an Associate Clinical Pr

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Send us a text This is going to be a different Cops and Writers episode. Today’s interview is like something you would see in a movie or read in a piece of fiction. Unfortunately for my guest, she was forced to live and still lives this nightmare.  Dr. Jan Canty was married and going through the process of attaining he

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Send us a text Welcome back to the conclusion of my special two-part show with Kansas City Police Detective Brent Cartwright.  Retired Detective Brent Cartwright dedicated over 25 years to serving as a US Army veteran and police officer, spending more than a decade as an undercover detective. He is the recipient of num

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Send us a text Welcome to part one of a special two-part show with Kansas City Police Detective Brent Cartwright.  Retired Detective Brent Cartwright dedicated over 25 years to serving as a US Army veteran and police officer, spending more than a decade as an undercover detective. He is the recipient of numerous awards

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Send us a text Good evening everyone. It"s evening as I record this special solo episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast. Why do a solo episode? Good Question. I have been super busy taking care of my wife who had a total knee replacement surgery a couple of days ago. She’s a tough cookie but needs a little help from m

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