From An Orphanage In Ireland To The West Wing. A.D.A., Police Superintendent, Professor, Author, & Podcaster, Patrick Welsh. (Part Two)

Welcome back, everyone, to the conclusion of my interview with former Assistant District Attorney, Police Superintendent, Professor, Podcaster, and Author Patrick Welsh.

Pat Welsh was an ADA turned cop. During his distinguished career, he rose through the ranks to become superintendent of the Dayton Police Department. He worked and supervised in patrol, investigations, including narcotics and homicide. He received numerous commendations, department citations, and awards of merit. He also taught the DPD Academy to recruits and in-service.

Pat is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, the Ohio Police Executive Leadership College, and the Secret Service Executive Protection for Command Officers.

Retired in 2012 and joined the Southern Police Institute, the University of Louisville, as an adjunct instructor/professor, teaching: Legal Issues in Prosecuting Homicides; Leadership; Command Officer Development.

From an orphanage in Dublin, Ireland, to the West Wing of the White House and everything in between. I had a blast talking Irish and police stuff with Pat. I think you’re going to like it, too. Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with Pat Welsh!

In today’s episode, we discuss:

·      What was the academy like, being a former ADA?

·      Was being a police officer what you thought it would be? Did you ever regret switching over to the PD?

·      Stories of protecting presidents and their wives, pros, and cons.

·      You climbed the ladder at Dayton PD. Why did he want to promote?

·      What was Pat’s favorite rank in law enforcement?

·      What is law enforcement doing right and wrong today?

·      Pat’s advice for someone who wants to be a cop?

·      Officer involved shootings policy and procedure.

·      Why he wrote Warrior, Servant, Leader.  

·      The Warrior, Servant, Leader Podcast.

·      What makes a good leader?

·      “We’re all born unique, but sadly we die as photocopies.”

All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.

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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.