Retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant and bestselling author Patrick O'Donnell returns to Things Police See for a raw, no-filter conversation about his early days on the job. From his very first week—nearly shooting a suspect and witnessing open-heart massage on a dying man—to patrolling districts that mixed million-dollar lakefront mansions with some of the city's most violent neighborhoods, Patrick shares the unvarnished reality of big-city policing during the crack era.

The Rookie Years - Patrick's latest book
https://a.co/d/02dzfbNZ

Reasons We Serve Podcast
https://youtube.com/@reasonsweserve?si=799-ZHsMLq4pDoQp

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Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See for an unforgettable interview with Thomas Loughren, a true law enforcement legend with 51 years of service—from rural New York sheriff's deputy to Miccosukee Police in the Florida Everglades, four terms as Chenango County Sheriff, and service on the New York State Commission of Corrections.
In this raw, firsthand account, Thomas shares his incredible journey starting as one of the youngest sworn officers in 1972. He opens up about high-speed cadet action, solo patrols in vast rural counties with dead radio spots, intense bar fights, and learning to overcome fear on the job.

Bizarre voodoo rituals and black magic in the Everglades (complete with ritual kettles, skulls, and sacrifices)
A chaotic midnight restaurant brawl where backup drove right past
Wrestling alligators with the Miccosukee tribe
A massive motocross riot involving biker gangs, fireworks, and thousands of rowdy campers in the 1970s
Diving into a gator-infested canal to rescue drowning suspects
Shooting a charging bear to protect an Indian village
Building trust with the proud Miccosukee people who never surrendered to the U.S. Cavalry

📖 Grab his book "When Crisis Meets Courage" – https://a.co/d/0hVChhKI

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Step inside the extraordinary career of Bob Lessemun, a retired British homicide detective whose work spanned England, the Turks & Caicos Islands, and the United States. In this rare and highly requested interview, Bob shares unbelievable stories from 32 years in policing, including his time with Scotland Yard, his transition to U.S. investigations, and his later work consulting on Guantanamo Bay and terrorism cases.

From his early days as a young "Bobby" on the streets of England to becoming one of Virginia's most experienced capital defense investigators, Bob delivers gripping, funny, and jaw‑dropping accounts of real police work.

Bob's latest book
https://a.co/d/02lg9Me1

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