Wearing the Badge: Cops talk working during NYC’s 1980s crime epidemic
On this episode of "Wearing the Badge," host Gary McCarthy, former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, interviews St. Louis Police Commissioner Chief Robert J. Tracy. Both having served with the New York Police Department, they discuss their experiences during NYC's 1980s crime epidemic. The conversation also covers career growth and the challenges of moving up the ranks in law enforcement. Tracy shares personal stories, including how he met his wife at a community meeting he initially didn't want to attend.
Wearing the Badge: 9/11 through the eyes of the NYPD
In this episode of "Wearing the Badge," host and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Garry McCarthy, along with his former colleague Stephen McAllister, offer a personal glimpse into the traumatic experiences of police officers responding to the events of September 11th, 2001. From the fear and uncertainty as the towers fell to the intense stress that followed in the days after, McCarthy and McAllister open up about the bravery and resilience of the NYPD's finest.
Wearing the Badge: How NYPD football team creates brotherhood. Plus, other cop stories
On this episode of “Wearing the Badge,” we look at how the NYPD Finest football team has fostered lifelong relationships among officers. Host Garry McCarthy sits down with former teammate Steve McAllister, now police commissioner in Floral Park, as they share stories from their time on the team. From funny nicknames like "Veal" to the team's experiences with tragedy, they discuss the intense highs and lows that officers encounter every day.
Mom of slain Chicago police officer Ella French remembers her as a 'force of nature'
Chicago Police Officer Ella French, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2021, was remembered during a conversation on the series Wearing the Badge.
Chicago police officer shares memory of shooting that killed partner Ella French, left him fighting to survive
A routine traffic stop in August 2021 ended in tragedy when a Chicago police officer was shot multiple times and his partner, Officer Ella French, was killed.
Wearing the Badge: Ella French’s mom, officer injured in shooting now help cop families cope with trauma
On this episode of "Wearing the Badge," we remember Ella French, a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in 2021. Ella’s mother, Elizabeth French, and officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot alongside Ella, joined host Garry McCarthy to share memories of her life and the kind of person she was — both on and off the job. Yanez and Ella's mom now help cop families cope with trauma through the “Light The Line” nonprofit.
Former Chicago, LA top cops revisit 2013 Dorner case and policing in the ‘90s
In a candid conversation, former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck opened up about the symbolic weight of police uniforms, the emotional toll of the Christopher Dorner manhunt and what real leadership looks like in law enforcement.
Wearing the Badge: Charlie Beck on policing in the ‘90s, 9/11’s impact, and his time in Chicago
Former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck joins Garry McCarthy to talk lessons learned policing in the 90's, his brief time serving Lori Lightfoot as interim superintendent of CPD, the legacy of 9/11 on policing, and a family legacy of wearing the badge.
Former Chicago top cop weighs in on how policy changes have shaped crime fighting
A recent discussion between former Chicago law enforcement officials shed light on the origins of real-time crime centers, the role of data-driven policing, and the impact of policy changes on crime prevention.
Hadiya Pendleton case: A tragic loss and the investigation that followed
A discussion between former Chicago law enforcement officials provided new insight into the investigative efforts that led to the arrest of two suspects in the 2013 killing of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old high school student from Chicago.
Wearing the Badge: Former Chicago top cop talks Hadiya Pendleton, Adam Toledo and data-driven policing
Former Chicago law enforcement officials sit down to talk about real-time crime centers, how data-driven policing has shaped crime prevention, and the ways policy changes have impacted public safety.