NYPD Special Ops Detective George Sichler. Scuba Unit, Gang Crimes, & Training Keanu Reeves For John Wick (Part Two)

Send us Fan MailMy first order of business is to thank those of you who are patrons of the show. Most notably, Frances Sheldrick, Kathleen Donnelly, Fran Cross, Gary Edgington, JK Donne, and Kathleen Kovacic. Your generosity helps pay for the software, equipment, and my time producing this show. Yes, you too can become a patron for less than a cup of coffee or a pint of Guinness. Just go to patreon.com/copsandwriters. I would also like to thank all of you who have purchased my books in the Cops and Writers series available on Amazon.  Thank you, and welcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Author, instructor, film consultant, public speaker, and retired New York Police Department Detective George Sichler. George started his career in a part of the Bronx that was known as the most dangerous square mile in the United States. He became a member of the elite scuba unit and later became a detective and went on to the gang and violence suppression units. He was also a firearms instructor who taught Keanu Reeves on the set of John Wick!  Please enjoy this discussion with someone who has had a career that they make movies and books about.    In today’s episode we discuss: ·      Drugs and guns go together like peanut butter and jelly. ·      Using victimology to solve crimes. ·      What did the NYPD do best? ·      The disturbing trend of disrespect & violence towards police? ·      When he started training cops and civilians. ·      What are police agencies today getting right and wrong regarding training? ·      The diaphragm law. ·      Tell us about training Keanu Reeves on the set of John Wick. ·      Where did the “Wick Flick” originate? ·      Your book, Walking Among NYPD Heroes.   All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast. Visit George over at his website to learn more about him and his work. Head on over to my 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