SPS-445: Real Cops, Real Stories, Better Fiction with James Blatch & Cissy Mecca

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Apr 30, 202653:47Business

James and Cissy welcome former Milwaukee police sergeant and author Patrick O'Donnell to discuss his new book, Police Stories: The Rookie Years , and the real-life experiences behind his writing. Patrick shares gripping...

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