The Unseen Side of Law Enforcement Work with Tom Smith | Cop Talk

On this episode, Kevin and Ed welcome retired NYPD second grade detective Tom Smith. Smith shares his journey from growing up in Inwood, Manhattan, idolizing his NYPD detective father, to enlisting in 1990, working in various roles such as anti-crime and Bronx Narcotics, and culminating in his impactful tenure at the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). He recounts his intense experiences, including a 1993 shooting incident with robbery suspects and a 2009 assignment in Afghanistan to rescue a kidnapped New York Times reporter. Post-retirement, Smith discusses his foray into podcasting with 'Gold Shields' and entrepreneurship with 'Impact,' a new, highly effective alternative to pepper spray.