NYPD Detective On Body Cameras, Stopping Terrorists, Rescuing Hostages & Is America Safe? | Tom Smith

Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith, host of the Gold Shields podcast, shares his remarkable 17-year journey with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Tom discusses the high-stakes cases he worked on, what it was like being assigned to one of the most intense roles in law enforcement, and the daily challenges he faced while helping to combat terrorism. He opens up about the skills he developed, the close calls, and the experiences that shaped his career. Join us as Tom reveals an insider’s perspective on life in the FBI’s task force, his dedication to keeping the public safe, and the lasting impact of his work. #FBI #NYPDDetective #JointTerrorismTaskForce #CounterTerrorism #LawEnforcement #InsideTheFBI #TrueCrime #TerrorismPrevention Thank you to our sponsors this week: PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and download the app today & use code IANBICK to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Tom Smith: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow?igsh=czlqZTR1amVxZ2Rs YT: https://m.youtube.com/@goldshields#bottom-sheet FB: https://www.facebook.com/TOMSMITH638?mibextid=LQQJ4d Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://www.ianbick.com/shop Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introducing Gold Shields Podcast 00:05:34 Innovative UV Dye Marker for Law Enforcement 00:11:01 Introduction to Prize Picks 00:16:41 Impact of Bill Bratton's Leadership on NYPD 00:22:15 Challenges in Law Enforcement and Prosecution 00:27:48 Early Career Ambitions and Transition to Narcotics 00:34:21 Differences Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement 00:39:48 Dynamics of Multi-Agency Collaboration 00:46:36 Kidnapping Case of a New York Times Reporter 00:51:29 High-Stakes Intelligence Briefing Challenges 00:57:14 Collaborating with a Country's Top Criminal 01:03:12 The Real Dangers of Terrorist Threats While Driving 01:09:04 Detecting Criminals through Social Media 01:15:10 Career Aspirations in Homicide 01:21:00 Transitioning Careers After Law Enforcement 01:26:15 Addressing Mental Health in Law Enforcement 01:32:15 Future Guest Announcement: Gold Shields Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices