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Cops and Writers Podcast

Cops and Writers Podcast

De: Patrick O'Donnell
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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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  • From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh. (Part Two)
    Nov 30 2025

    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.

    Follow Pat on his LinkedIn page.

    Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!

    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.

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  • From In Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, Podcaster, Patrick Welsh.
    Nov 23 2025

    Welcome everyone to part one 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 at 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 as well. Please enjoy Part One of my interview with Pat Welsh!

    In today’s episode, we discuss:

    · Being in an orphanage in Ireland and being adopted by an American couple.

    · Going back and visiting the orphanage that he was left at.

    · Discovering and contacting his birth mother and half-sister decades after his adoption.

    · Being served Guinness in the hospital as medicine.

    · Being in a playground accident at age 8 that put him in a coma and wasn’t expected to live.

    · The nun he had as a teacher who used a shillelagh.

    · Going to the FBI leadership academy.

    · Protecting presidents and other VIPs. The real Hillary Clinton and her hatred of law enforcement.

    · His influences that steered him towards the law both as an attorney and a police officer?

    · How he wound up at the West Wing of the White House?.

    · Why did he go to law school and work in the DA’s office? What was the most rewarding and frustrating parts of that job? What part of the job was not what you expected? How often did you respond to crime scenes?

    · Why he jumped ship and became a police officer.

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

    Follow Pat on his LinkedIn page.

    Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!

    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.

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    55 m
  • Combat to Cop. Iraq Army Vet & Sheriff Deputy Tyler Hoover Walks Away From Law Enforcement & Pivots Hosting The Antihero Podcast (Part 2)
    Nov 16 2025

    Welcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Army Veteran, retired Sheriff Deputy, and host of the popular Antihero podcast, Tyler Hoover.

    Tyler Hoover is a United States Army Airborne Infantry Iraq War Veteran, having served with the esteemed 82nd Airborne Division. After serving his country in the army, he continued serving as a sheriff's deputy in two different counties in Florida, working in different roles, including SWAT and other special units.

    Tyler walked away from law enforcement and is now focused on his wildly popular Antihero Podcast and other entrepreneurial pursuits.

    Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with Tyler Hoover.

    In today’s episode, we discuss:

    · The lack of organized gangs in Orlando.

    · Tyler’s Voodoo call.

    · Tyler’s decision to leave law enforcement after nine years on the job.

    · Tyler starting three different businesses while working full-time as a cop.

    · Saving a baby.

    · What can be done to restore law enforcement today?

    · What part of being a cop does he miss the most?

    · His advice to someone who wants to start a career in law enforcement.

    · Where his entrepreneurial spirit came from.

    · The antihero podcast. How did it start, and how it developed into the antihero broadcast?

    · His becoming a Christian and asking God for the strength to make him a better man.

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

    Check out the Antihero podcast on YouTube.

    Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!

    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.

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    56 m
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Mr. O'Donnell presents information in a fun, interesting, and engaging manner. Moreover, he has real chemistry with his guests. I love this podcast & know it will help me grow as a writer.
Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell!

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Intriguing, entertaining, and useful for writers who want to learn about law enforcement to make their stories/books more authentic. Also great for anyone who simply wants to learn more about law enforcement for their own information.

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