Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for today’s show.

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Welcome everyone, for my interview with my friend, podcaster, author, and retired NYPD Detective, Vic Ferrari.

Vic worked a distinguished twenty-year career with the NYPD as a patrol officer and later moved up to the organized crime unit, working in the auto theft squad as a detective.

Vic is now an author with nine books published, the most recent NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence, and host of his very popular podcast, NYPD Through The Looking Glass.

It’s always fun chatting with Vic and hearing his stories from the NYPD. Please enjoy my conversation with the one and only, Vic Ferrari!

In today’s episode, we discuss:

· Vic explains the title and intro to his newest book, NYPD: Behind The Blue Wall Of Silence.

· A nude sunbathing cop on the roof of a precinct.

· The herpes triangle.

· What’s a rip?

· Cops vs Firefighters football/hockey games. Why the bad blood?

· Off-duty shenanigans.

· Principal Fran Dresser and the power of the press.

· Citizen complaints.

· Working plainclothes in the anti-crime unit.

· Wendy the whiner.

· Hats and bats.

· What happens to someone who assaults a horse used for crowd control?

· His brother’s solution to the homeless problem.

· Vic’s podcast, NYPD Thorough The Looking Glass.

· Vic’s livestream with Det. Marique Bartoldus on 12-17-25 at 7:00 pm Eastern.

All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.

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Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Professor, Podcaster, and Author Patrick Welsh.

Pat Welsh was an ADA turned cop. During his distinguished career, he rose through the ranks to become superintendent of the Dayton Police Department. He worked and supervised in patrol, investigations, including narcotics and homicide. He received numerous commendations, department citations, and awards of merit. He also taught the DPD Academy to recruits and in-service.

Pat is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, the Ohio Police Executive Leadership College, and the Secret Service Executive Protection for Command Officers.

Retired in 2012 and joined the Southern Police Institute, the University of Louisville, as an adjunct instructor/professor, teaching: Legal Issues in Prosecuting Homicides; Leadership; Command Officer Development.

From an orphanage in Dublin, Ireland, to the West Wing of the White House and everything in between. I had a blast talking Irish and police stuff with Pat. I think you’re going to like it, too. Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with Pat Welsh!

In today’s episode, we discuss:

· What was the academy like, being a former ADA?

· Was being a police officer what you thought it would be? Did you ever regret switching over to the PD?

· Stories of protecting presidents and their wives, pros, and cons.

· You climbed the ladder at Dayton PD. Why did he want to promote?

· What was Pat’s favorite rank in law enforcement?

· What is law enforcement doing right and wrong today?

· Pat’s advice for someone who wants to be a cop?

· Officer involved shootings policy and procedure.

· Why he wrote Warrior, Servant, Leader.

· The Warrior, Servant, Leader Podcast.

· What makes a good leader?

· “We’re all born unique, but sadly we die as photocopies.”

All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.

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Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!

Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.

Please visit the Cops and Writers website.