238 Sisters in Crime & Behind The Badge W/ Milwaukee PD Sgt. Patrick O'Donnell, NYPD Det. Marique Bartoldus, Chicago PD Lt. Richard Rybicki, & Milwaukee Fire Dept. Cpt. Greg Renz episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 24, 2025 · 1H 8M

238 Sisters in Crime & Behind The Badge W/ Milwaukee PD Sgt. Patrick O'Donnell, NYPD Det. Marique Bartoldus, Chicago PD Lt. Richard Rybicki, & Milwaukee Fire Dept. Cpt. Greg Renz

from Cops and Writers Podcast · host Patrick O'Donnell

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, we have something special for you all. I was approached by the Wisconsin Sisters in Crime author group to be the moderator for a group panel of cops and a firefighter. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity because of my experiences with the Sisters in Crime groups all over this country, which have been very positive.I want to give a special thanks to Denise Jendusa and Nicole Prewitt for making this happen. This is the recorded version of this presentation that about 100 people attended over Zoom. On the Behind the Badge presentation, I had retired NYPD Detective Marique Bartoldus, retired Chicago PD Detective Lieutenant Richard Rybicki, and retired Milwaukee Fire Department Captain Greg Renz.  We shared a bunch of war stories I guarantee will make you laugh, and maybe shed a tear or two. We then opened the floor for questions and answers. This was one of my favorite appearances I have done in a long time. Please enjoy this entertaining and educational presentation with the Wisconsin Chapter of the Sisters in Crime.Check out Marique Bartolus's book, Twenty and Out: A compilation of chaos experienced while serving 20 years in the New York City Police DepartmentHead on over to Richard Rybicki's website to learn more about him and his books! Check out Greg Renz's website to learn more about him and his books. 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. What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show

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