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Cops and Writers PodcastAuthor: Patrick O'Donnell
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. Language: en Genres: Comedy, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Police Stories: The Rookie Years. Cannibal Dad!
Episode 3
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
Send us a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 18, Cannibal Dad, from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopFresh off probation and officially a "real cop," Patrick rides for the first time without a senior officer alongside his academy classmate, Tommie. What starts as an exciting milestone—two rookies on top of the world—turns into one of the most disturbing calls of Patrick's twenty-five-year career when they respond to a family trouble call at 7:00 AM.All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence involving a father and daughter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.🎧 This episode includes:Patrick received his District Five Honor and Valor tie bar after getting off probation.The first shift riding with Tommie—no training officer, just two rookies.A family trouble call that starts with the smell of booze and a blood-stained shirt."My daddy bit my nose off!"The head-through-drywall moment: "Holy shit, O'Donnell! We k*lled him!"A father who swallowed part of his daughter's nose and "smacked his lips as if he'd just finished a steak dinner."The moment two rookie cops realize just how dark the job can get.📘 About the Book: Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City Cop is a true crime memoir chronicling Patrick O'Donnell's early career as a big city cop during Milwaukee's crack wars in the 1990s.Book release: March 2026Book Update: The introduction and book description are complete! We're on track for the March 2026 launch. Subscribe to be notified when pre-orders go live.📧 Contact Patrick: Email: sarge@copsandwriters.com Website: copsandwriters.com Facebook Group: Cops and Writers👍 If this story stuck with you: Subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who can handle the truth about what cops see behind the badge.🎙️ New chapters every Wednesday night.Visit the Cops & Writers Website!Support the show
