Episodes

  • Episode 148: Repeat Offenders and Broken Policies, Cop Murder Fallout, and Demand for Accountability

    Episode 148: Repeat Offenders and Broken Policies, Cop Murder Fallout, and Demand for Accountability
    Mar 18 2026
    On this episode, Kevin Schroeder hosts a powerful roundtable with Rory Capra, David Giordano, and Peter Panucchio. The group discusses the tragic murder of Detective Jonathan Diller, the repeated failures of the justice system, rising terror concerns in New York City, and the growing public safety challenges facing law enforcement. Drawing from decades of firsthand experience, the panel delivers a direct and unfiltered conversation on crime, policy, and what it means to truly back the blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Episode 147: From Tugboats to the NYPD Harbor Unit and the Brotherhood of the Emerald Society with Sgt. Kevin Keenan

    Episode 147: From Tugboats to the NYPD Harbor Unit and the Brotherhood of the Emerald Society with Sgt. Kevin Keenan
    Mar 11 2026
    On this episode, Kevin Schroeder is joined by active NYPD Sergeant Kevin Keenan of the Harbor Unit and president of the NYPD Emerald Society, along with familiar voices from Central Park Community Affairs. Sgt. Keenan shares his path from growing up in Marine Park, Brooklyn, to working on tugboats and eventually building a long career in the NYPD, including his years in transit, patrol, and the Harbor Unit. The conversation also dives into the mission and legacy of the NYPD Emerald Society, its role in preserving Irish heritage within the department, its scholarship efforts, and the strong sense of fraternity that continues to unite active and retired members. They also discuss preparations for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Society’s annual celebrations, and the importance of tradition, service, and camaraderie in law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Episode 146: The Nancy Guthrie Case, Ransom Emails, DNA Evidence and Crime Scene Controversy with Peter Panuccio, Rory Capra and Dave Giordano

    Episode 146: The Nancy Guthrie Case, Ransom Emails, DNA Evidence and Crime Scene Controversy with Peter Panuccio, Rory Capra and Dave Giordano
    Feb 19 2026
    On this episode of Cop Talk, Kevin Schroeder is joined by retired Sergeant Peter Panuccio, Lieutenant Rory Capra, and retired NYPD officer Dave Giordano for a roundtable discussion on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The panel breaks down the investigation from a law enforcement perspective, examining crime scene handling, canvassing procedures, the Walmart backpack and holster, ransom emails, DNA questions, and whether this case points to a true kidnapping, a burglary gone wrong, or a possible homicide. Drawing on decades of NYPD experience, the group discusses old school detective work, victimology, forensic strategy, leadership decisions, and the challenges of managing a high profile national case. A detailed and unfiltered analysis of a developing investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Episode 145: Rising Through NYPD Ranks, Old School Detectives, Squad Culture, Political Run, and Modern Policing Challenges with Mike Sapraicone

    Episode 145: Rising Through NYPD Ranks, Old School Detectives, Squad Culture, Political Run, and Modern Policing Challenges with Mike Sapraicone
    Feb 11 2026
    On this episode, Kevin Schroeder is joined by guest co-host retired Manhattan DA investigator Judy Newton for a conversation with retired NYPD First Grade Detective Mike Sapraicone, who looks back on joining the job in 1980, rising through Transit and the NYPD, and what it took to earn the First Grade shield. He shares stories from Midtown, narcotics, and anti-crime, and explains how old-school interviews, informants, and squad culture drove investigations before modern technology. The group discusses the merger era, CompStat, leadership shifts, and how accountability reshaped policing, along with Sapraicone’s post-retirement success building a major security company, protecting financial institutions after 9/11, and later entering politics with a U.S. Senate run. They also weigh in on today’s law enforcement challenges, manpower shortages, and the need for stronger coordination between agencies, offering a firsthand look at policing then and now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Episode 144: Manhattan DA War Stories, Crack Era Crime, and Body Cam Truth with Michael Scotto

    Episode 144: Manhattan DA War Stories, Crack Era Crime, and Body Cam Truth with Michael Scotto
    Feb 4 2026
    On this episode, Kevin Schroeder is joined by guest co-host retired Manhattan DA investigator Judy Newton for a deep dive into New York City’s most intense crime years with former Manhattan ADA and Chief of Rackets Michael Scotto. Scotto shares what it was like entering the DA’s Office in 1989 during the height of the crack epidemic, when felony drug arrests and violent crime were at historic levels. He explains how prosecutors and police worked together, how wiretaps and street investigations were built, and how modern tools like DNA, surveillance video, and body cameras have changed trials and jury expectations. Scotto also discusses his transition from prosecutor to defense attorney, the types of cases he handles today, and larger criminal justice issues including bail reform, policing tools, and protecting officers and their families. A firsthand look at how the system worked then, how it works now, and what’s changed in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Episode 143: Policing The Casinos And The Las Vegas Strip with Paul Page

    Episode 143: Policing The Casinos And The Las Vegas Strip with Paul Page
    Jan 21 2026
    On this episode, Kevin Schroeder sits down with Retired Lieutenant Paul Page of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for an in-depth conversation on his career in one of America’s most unique law enforcement agencies. Paul shares his journey from New York to Las Vegas, patrol on the Strip, work in organized crime and criminal intelligence, casino security operations, major cases, and crime trends in the city, as well as his transition into private investigations after retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Episode 142: Manpower Crisis, Anti-Police Politics, and the Future of the NYPD with Peter Panuccio, Rory Capra, and David Giordano

    Episode 142: Manpower Crisis, Anti-Police Politics, and the Future of the NYPD with Peter Panuccio, Rory Capra, and David Giordano
    Jan 14 2026
    On this episode of Cop Talk, host Detective Kevin Schroeder is joined by retired NYPD veterans Peter Panuccio, Rory Capra, and David Giordano to discuss the new mayor’s relationship with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, recent NYPD officer-involved shootings, anti-police rhetoric from City Hall, and the impact of protest politics on law enforcement. The panel also breaks down manpower shortages, retirement age issues, specialized NYPD units, and what these policies mean for officer morale and public safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Episode 141: Responding to 9/11, Policing Midtown, and Solving Cold Cases with Keith O'Palick

    Episode 141: Responding to 9/11, Policing Midtown, and Solving Cold Cases with Keith O'Palick
    Dec 3 2025
    On this episode, Detective Kevin Schroeder is joined by guest co-host Joe Diamond as they sit down with retired NYPD Detective Second Grade Keith O'Palick, a 24-year veteran and author of Selfish Party. Keith shares how he landed in the NYPD, his experience policing Chinatown during 9/11, major cases from Midtown North, and his work on cold cases at the Manhattan DA’s Office. He also breaks down the inspiration behind his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins