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Patrick O'Donnell From Police Sergeant To Author, Entrepreneur, And Podcaster
About this episode
Patrick O’Donnell, is a retired City of Milwaukee police sergeant with 25 years of street experience, where he supervised various special units and investigated major felonies. He’s the author of ten books, including his upcoming thriller, The Good Collar. He hosts the popular Cops and Writers Podcast and runs a 7,500-member Facebook group for crime writers. He has also hosted true crime television documentaries and has consulted with crime writers for their books and screenplays. O’Donnell lives in Wisconsin where he enjoys working out, riding his Harley, and spending time with family.
Key Moments
[05:53] Beat Cops Know Their Neighborhood
[06:44] Crime Identification Simplified
[12:28] CSI Tech Myths Debunked
[13:33] Garage Security with Video Cameras
[17:50] Reluctant Urban Pursuit
[22:19] Self-Publishing: The Glorified PDF Journey
[23:25] Unexpected Literary Journey
[28:44] Entrepreneurial Mobility Boosts Productivity
Find Patrick Online
Website: https://copsandwriters.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.odonnell.526438
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odauthor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@piddyod
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Patrick-ODonnell/author/B01N1RBP40
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickodonnell7928
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