NYC Life and Death Fight and Politicians Triggered Riots. Special Episode.
NYC Life and Death Fight and Politicians Triggered Riots. Special Episode. Retired NYPD Officer Michael O'Keefe Reflects on His Distinguished Career
In a captivating discussion, retired NYPD Officer Michael O'Keefe provides a riveting account of his police career. He shares a harrowing story from his time as a law enforcement officer in Brooklyn Heights, NYC, where he found himself in a life-and-death struggle while attempting to apprehend an armed suspect. During the confrontation, a fierce battle ensued over control of the weapon, ultimately leading to the fatal shooting of the armed suspect by Officer Michael O'Keefe. NYC Life and Death Fight and Politicians Triggered Riots.
The aftermath of this incident was marked by public reactions from politicians and the news media. These responses, often fueled by rumors, misinformation, falsehoods, and fabrications, ignited protests and riots in Brooklyn Heights, NYC. Michael underscores the detrimental impact of these reactions on the community and the law enforcement community. Furthermore, he highlights the controversial homicide investigation initiated against him, which was eventually resolved when he was cleared by a Grand Jury. NYC Life and Death Fight and Politicians Triggered Riots.
Beyond his law enforcement career, Michael O'Keefe is a multi-faceted individual, with achievements spanning various domains. He is an accomplished author, poet, and detective who dedicated twenty-four years to investigating homicides and violent crimes in New York's toughest neighborhoods. He draws inspiration from his upbringing in the very streets described in his fiction, bringing his characters and settings to life based on the people he encountered on both sides of the law. In addition to his law enforcement and literary pursuits, Michael manages family life on Long Island and is an enthusiastic football coach.
This interview offers a unique and captivating insight into the remarkable journey of Michael O'Keefe, an accomplished author, poet, and dedicated law enforcement professional.
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John J Wiley
Retired Police Sergeant, Music Radio Personality, Talk Radio Show Host, Podcaster and Producer
John J. Wiley is a retired Police Sergeant turned radio personality. He has been a full time FM Music Radio DJ since 2005. In 2017 he founded the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, in a partnership with Robert Greenberg of Law Enforcement Today. The show is now named the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast.
Within a couple months a radio station heard an episode of the podcast and asked him to create a radio version, which he did. It has been syndicated since the Spring of 2017 and has numerous affiliate radio stations across the US.
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