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Cops and Writers Podcast203 Terror Attacks, New Year's Eve Cop Stories, And The Year in Review With Chicago PD Det. Lt. Richard Rybicki.Send us a textIt should be noted that this episode was recorded on January 2, 2025, one day after the terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Of course, there will be new information as the investigations proceed regarding these horrific acts of cowardly violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We touch on this topic, but know that all the facts aren’t in and we may never know exactly what the motives were, how many were involved, and what could have been done to prevent these tragedies....2025-01-051h 04Cops and Writers PodcastBonus Episode! Christmas Eve 2024 With Chicago PD Detective Lieutenant Richard Rybicki And Myself Swapping Christmas Stories From the Job.Send us a textWelcome to a bonus Christmas Eve Cops and Writers with my friend Chicago PD Detective Richard Rybicki!Today’s bonus episode is filled with police stories from working Christmas during the holidays. We also both answer the burning question, is Die Hard a Christmas movie?Please enjoy this fun holiday Cops and Writers.In today’s episode we discuss:· How a suspect was throwing his own blood at Rich on Christmas.· How the cops cel...2024-12-241h 02Cops and Writers Podcast195 Question and Answer Show With Chicago PD Detective Lieutenant Richard Rybicki! (And Clark the Wonder Dog!)Send us a textIt’s been a while since I recorded a question-and-answer episode, so that is what we are doing today. A very special thank you to the members of the Cops and Writers Facebook group for the questions.I was lucky enough to get back up from my friend and fellow author, retired Chicago Police Department Detective Lieutenant, Richard Rybicki.The good lieutenant served for over 29 years on the Chicago Police Department where he worked as a Patrol Officer, Tactical Officer, Gang Crimes Specialist, Detective, Pa...2024-11-101h 01
Things Police See: Firsthand AccountsChicago PD HomicideChicago PD Homicide! Richard Rybicki retired from the Chicago Police Department after 29 years of service. The author served in numerous assignments throughout his career including Patrol Officer, Tactical Officer, Gang Crimes Specialist, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and Detective Lieutenant. His last assignment was as the Lieutenant/Commanding Officer of the Area Three Homicide/Sex/Gang Crimes unit of the Detective Division. After retiring for the second time, he returned to his lifelong passion of writing. His first book, The Pain Game, was published in 2016 and introduced the character of Sam Laska, a disgra...2024-07-311h 02
Game of Crimes148: Part 2: Richard Rybicki – Chicago PD, Patrol to Homicide Commander, and now a successful authorMurph interviews retired Chicago police officer Richard Rybicki who shares his experiences as an officer and Detective in patrol, gang crimes, and as a homicide investigator and Commander. As Rick moves up the ladder in rank, they discuss the changes and challenges in law enforcement, the benefits and rewards of working in different units, and Rick’s transition to becoming a successful self-published author after retiring from 29 years with the Chicago PD.
2024-06-111h 05Game of Crimes148: Part 1: Richard Rybicki – Chicago PD, Patrol to Homicide Commander, and now a successful authorMurph interviews retired Chicago police officer Richard Rybicki who shares his experiences as an officer and Detective in patrol, gang crimes, and as a homicide investigator and Commander. As Rick moves up the ladder in rank, they discuss the changes and challenges in law enforcement, the benefits and rewards of working in different units, and Rick’s transition to becoming a successful self-published author after retiring from 29 years with the Chicago PD.2024-06-101h 13Cops and Writers Podcast143 20 books Vegas, Carrying Off-Duty, Cop Camp, Officer Involved Shootings and Much More!Send us a textToday we are going to do one of my favorites, the random show. I get some cops with a variety of law enforcement experience and some crime writers together and we chat about writing and try to answer some questions from my Cops and Writers Facebook group. These are usually a bunch of fun and I’m sure this won't disappoint.On today’s show, we have returning champs, Crime Writers Jodi Burnett and Kathleen Donnelly, along with writers and crime fighters RJ Beam and Richard Rybicki. ...2023-11-051h 19Cops and Writers Podcast100 Episode 100 With My Special Guests Jerri Williams, Richard Rybicki, Micael Anderle, and Adam Richardson!!Send us a textToday’s show marks my 100th episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast!!!I would like to take a minute and thank all of you who support me and the show. My wonderful patrons, everyone who has purchased a book in my Cops and Writers series and my new Brew City Blues series. And, of course, the amazing guests I have had on the show over the last two years. And a big thank you to all of you, my dear listeners who listen and promote this show, I thank yo...2023-01-091h 31