Episodes

On this Episode (24) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege to have on the show their friend and colleague, PATRICK FITZGIBBONS. Pat's resume is filled with a career of successes from being an Officer and Commander in Colorado for 23 years, to being a member of the Elite 82nd Airborne, Host of the #1 Criminal Justice podcast in the country, (CJ Evolution), to most importantly, National Liaison at FHE Health and the Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Why is Pat such an inspiration...

On this Episode (23) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have interviewed former Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. Commission Bratton explained his legendary career in Law Enforcement; from his start at the Boston Police Department, to the NYPD, and to the LAPD. Commissioner Bratton gives us a back stage look into the policies that changed New York from a crime filled city in the 1990's, to one of the safest cities in America at the time. The Commissioner also spoke about Policing in Am...

On this Episode (22) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom welcome Retired NYPD Sergeant and Best Selling Author, Liborio “Leo” Lungaro. Leo Lungaro had an amazing and successful 20 year career in the NYPD as a Police Officer, Detective and Sergeant working in multiple high level units. In the 1990’s, New York City’s crime rate was at historic highs, and in the midst of that Sgt. Lungaro was assigned to the 30th Precinct in Harlem. While trying to gain community support for the police and developing a ne...

On this inspirational Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Sgt. Kimber Gist of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina. In February 2016, while investigating a suspicious vehicle, the driver opened fire on Kimber at point blank range shooting her 8 times, including in her face, stomach, knee and foot. Kimber was able to return fire during the incident, before collapsing and being assisted by a passer by who called 911 for assistance. Kimber endured an eight hour surgery,...

On this Episode (20) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of having on the show, Retired U.S. Marine, Retired NYPD Sergeant from the Intelligence Division , Chris Strom. Chris’ career is fascinating to hear about, not only his 20 year career in the NYPD, but after his retirement being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with a high level group of interrogators to fight the War on Terror, and because of his expertise, saved countless lives. Listen to this heroic veteran of the US Military ...

On this SPECIAL AND EXTENDED EPISODE of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor and privilege to interview a True Hero and inspirational woman, Tania Owen. Tania is a Retired 32 year Law Enforcement veteran, 30 years of that serving in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as a Detective. Tania had an impressive career with assignments such as Patrol, Child Sex Abuse Unit, Negotiator, Arson/Explosion and K9. Her life then changed on October 5, 2016, when her husband, Sgt. Steve Owen was mu...

On this Episode (18) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the privilege of interviewing Retired Law Enforcement Officer and Founder/CEO of an amazing company, Relentless Defender, Aaron Slater. Take a journey with Dan and Tom as they go into the career, background, and inspiration behind this great man. Aaron will tell us about his successful career in Law Enforcement, and the emotional story of the Officer who became his mentor that led him into a Law Enforcement career. Aaron will then talk about ...

On this Special 90 minute Episode (17) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom had the honor of interviewing two DEA Legends, Steve Murphy and Javi Pena. Steve and Javi were involved in taking down the most infamous, dangerous drug lord of all time, Pablo Escobar. Pablo Escobar was responsible for tons of cocaine being trafficked into the United States, murders, assassinations, and intimidation in Columbia and the United States for decades. This interview will leave you hanging on every word from Javi and ...

On this Episode (16) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom have the privilege of interviewing Randy Sutton. Randy is a 34 Year Veteran in Law Enforcement, but now has a life-long committed mission to assist injured Law Enforcement members as the CEO and Founder of The Wounded Blue. Randy has such a compelling story of his Law Enforcement days as a young Cop in New Jersey, to then moving his career to the Las Vegas Strip, where he became the most showcased Police Officer of the hit television show, COPS. ...

On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview two amazing people with a mission of recognition to the Men and Women of Law Enforcement in this country. Megan Stockburger and Adam Davenport are the founders of the National Law Enforcement Officers Hall Of Fame. The HOF is made up of true Heroes recognized for their acts of Heroism, Bravery, and selflessness needed to accomplish the toughest job in the world. The stories that they share on the show will leave you speechless. The history b...

On this special Episode of GOLDF SHIELDS, Co-Host Tom Smith gets interviewed by Dan about a 2009 kidnapping case in Afghanistan that Tom ran. While assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force, Tom was chosen to work on this kidnapping investigation of a reporter from a globally recognized US newspaper by an Al-Qaeda affiliated group within Afghanistan. Tom was on the ground in Afghanistan with the US Navy Seals, CIA, NSA, and others for months hot on the trail of the kidnappers. While there, Tom ...

In Episode 13, Dan and Tom interview 36 year New York State Police Investigator Joe Becerra, and his part of the famous murder case of Robert Durst. Taken from the headlines, and from the HBO special, JINX, this incredible display of dedication will leave you hanging on each word. Joe ran the New York part of a cross country race to catch a cold stone killer. This investigation spanned three decades, and three states in which Durst killed three people. This case was successful because of the har...

On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Retired US Navy Seal, and Special Agent with the US Marshals Service and Homeland Security Hector Delgado. Hector will take us on an incredible, heart stopping, journey from his BUD/S training, to his tours on numerous Seal Team deployments. Hector will then talk about transitioning to a Special Agent with the US Marshals Service and HomeLand Security Investigations, and what it took to stay focussed on the job at hand securing this Nation a...

On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview Retired LAPD Detective Barry Telis. Barry will explain his start in the LAPD, and the origins of the famous Robbery-Homicide Division. Barry will get into a well know manhunt that took place throughout California when a former LAPD Officer named Christopher Dorner went on a killing spree of Police Officers and civilians. This intense case will not be forgotten by the men and women who lived it. Barry will also take us inside the "Cold Case" ...

On this special Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, I had the privilege of interviewing my Co-Host and Retired NYPD Detective-Sergeant Dan Murphy. Dan will take you into an amazing, breathtaking case of a Murder-Kidnapping named The King of Clubs. This case took Dan on a cross country race to capture the perpetrators responsible for a horrific crime in New York. Although the case starts in New York, it will eventually lead Dan and his team to California and Washington in an intense search for the criminals...

On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS Dan and Tom interview Retired Detective Tom McHale who was assigned to the elite NYPD Major Case Squad as a Port Authority Police Department Detective. While assigned to Major Case, Tom investigated the case involving the 1972 assassination of two NYPD Police Officers, Police Officer Gregory Foster and Police Officer Rocco Laurie. These brave Officers were assassinated in cold blood by members of the BLA, and Tom will dive into this complex investigation during th...

On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom interview retired NYPD Detective Angel Maysonet. While assigned to the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force Angel ran an investigation named Operation High Rise which involved three Al-Qaeda trained operatives planning multiple suicide bombings in the New York City subway system. Listen to Angel's heart pounding account of the race against time to stop thousands of New Yorkers from being killed. Operation High Rise was one of the most imminent threats ...

On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS Dan and Tom interview True Crime author and Award Winning Investigative Reporter, Michele McPhee. Michele speaks about her incredible career as a reporter and investigator, and the high-profile cases she dove into to get the facts about, including the Boston Marathon Bombing. Michele gives everyone an in-depth, behind the scenes look into that horrible day in Boston, and the investigation that followed. The information and facts that Michele uncovered will leave y...

On this Episode of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom have the honor of interviewing National Recording Artist, True Patriot, and incredible supporter of Law Enforcement DAVE BRAY. Join us as Dave gives us a "Back Stage Pass" to the stories behind this inspirational artists whose lyrics show his love of country, his strong faith, and his unmeasurable support of the Military, First Responders and Law Enforcement. You will be moved to hear what went into songs such as Last Call, Survivor, One Day in Hell, ...

GOLD SHIELDS, EPISODE 4, Dan and Tom interview Chief Keith Grounsell. Keith Grounsell had an incredible career as a local Narcotics Detective, as well as a DEA Undercover Special Agent. Keith was also a special advisor overseas training local police departments in war zone areas such as Afghanistan, Nigeria, Haiti and Libera. Keith is presently the Chief of Police in Laurens, South Carolina and is the author of a series of books named "A Narc's Tale". Be ready to be blown away by this amazing in...

In this BONUS EPISODE of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom will dive into the facts surrounding the 1940 Worlds Fair Bombing that took the lives of NYPD Detectives James Lynch and Ferdinand Socha. This episode is a result of the challenge that Chief Anemone issued to audience in Episode 2. SUBSCRIBE to Youtube.com/@GoldShields Follow GOLD SHIELDS on ALL Audio Podcast Platforms Visit us at https://thegoldshieldshow.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow/ https://www.facebook.com/...

Today on GOLD SHIELDS, Tom and Dan interview a true legend in the NYPD, retired Chief Louis Anemone. Chief Anemone was a street cop who rose through the ranks of the NYPD up to the Chief of Department, the highest uniform rank in the NYPD. Chief Anemone changed policing in the 1990's, not only changing the morale of the NYPD, but New York City itself by his policies and crime fighting tactics. Along with a team consisting of Deputy Commissioner Jack Maples, !st Deputy Police Commissioner John Ti...

In this very first episode, hosts Tom Smith and Dan Murphy introduce GOLD SHIELDS the incredible new true-crime podcast that features real Detectives sharing their most compelling cases. GOLD SHIELDS will highlight the incredible dedication of the men and women who investigate serious crime all around the world, and give the listener a backstage pass into the inner workings of those cases. The stories will be completely from the mouths of those who lived and breathed these important investigatio...