Cops and Writers Podcast

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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