Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith, host of the Gold Shields podcast, shares his remarkable 17-year journey with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Tom discusses the high-stakes cases he worked on, what it was like being assigned to one of the most intense roles in law enforcement, and the daily challenges he faced while helping to combat terrorism. He opens up about the skills he developed, the close calls, and the experiences that shaped his career. Join us as Tom reveals an insider’s perspective on life in the FBI’s task force, his dedication to keeping the public safe, and the lasting impact of his work.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introducing Gold Shields Podcast

00:05:34 Innovative UV Dye Marker for Law Enforcement

00:11:01 Introduction to Prize Picks

00:16:41 Impact of Bill Bratton's Leadership on NYPD

00:22:15 Challenges in Law Enforcement and Prosecution

00:27:48 Early Career Ambitions and Transition to Narcotics

00:34:21 Differences Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement

00:39:48 Dynamics of Multi-Agency Collaboration

00:46:36 Kidnapping Case of a New York Times Reporter

00:51:29 High-Stakes Intelligence Briefing Challenges

00:57:14 Collaborating with a Country's Top Criminal

01:03:12 The Real Dangers of Terrorist Threats While Driving

01:09:04 Detecting Criminals through Social Media

01:15:10 Career Aspirations in Homicide

01:21:00 Transitioning Careers After Law Enforcement

01:26:15 Addressing Mental Health in Law Enforcement

01:32:15 Future Guest Announcement: Gold Shields

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