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The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. Being a cop in Baltimore, Maryland has never been just a job. For generations of officers, it has been a test of resolve carried out in one of America's most violent cities, where the murder of police officers was not an abstract fear, but a lived reality. The streets remembered everything, even when time moved on. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. For John Jay Wiley, the host of the La Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, also a retired Baltimore police officer, that reality resurfaced decades later through a candid conversation with retired Baltimore Police Detective Gary McLhinney. Shared across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and other Social Media and Media platforms as part of a Podcast, the discussion centered on a crime that forever shaped their careers: the murder of Baltimore Police Officer Vincent J. Adolfo. This Special Episode of the Podcast is available and shared for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. “This was something I carried with me from 1985,” John Jay Wiley, the retired Baltimore Police Sergeant said. “It stayed buried, but it was never gone.” The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . The Murder of Police Officer Vincent J. Adolfo On November 18, 1985, Officer Vincent J. Adolfo of the Baltimore Police Department was performing routine police work in a city already known for violence. That night, officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle. The suspect vehicle rammed another patrol car, and all occupants fled on foot. Officer Adolfo pursued one suspect into Iron Alley. “He thought the suspect was surrendering,” the retired officer explained. “That's what makes this so hard to accept.” As Officer Adolfo approached, the suspect suddenly produced a .357 caliber handgun and opened fire. Officer Adolfo was struck in both the chest and the back. At the time, his department-issued ballistic vest contained only a front panel, capable of stopping rounds up to .38 caliber. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. “The equipment wasn't what it is today,” Gary McLhinney said. “He never had a chance.” Officer Adolfo died from his wounds, becoming another name etched into Baltimore's long and painful history of officers killed in the line of duty. The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. The suspect fled the state and was later apprehended in Oklahoma. He was extradited back to Maryland, convicted, and ultimately executed in 1997 for the murder. A Crime That Followed Careers for Decades The murder of Officer Adolfo connected two men who would later reflect on their careers from retirement, men who had never worked together, yet shared the same burden. Retired Baltimore Police Detective Gary McLhinney played a critical role in helping his former colleague, radio and odcast host confront unresolved guilt and regret. Look for The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. “Gary helped me finally put things to rest,” John Jay Wiley said. “He understood because he lived it too.” Both men served during an era when killing police officers in Baltimore was not rare. It was a time when violent crime surged, fueled first by heroin in the 1970s and later by crack cocaine in the 1980s and early 1990s. “You didn't count years by calendars,” Gary McLhinney said. “You counted them by funerals.” Policing One of America's Most Violent Cities Baltimore City, an independent city under the Maryland Constitution since 1851, has long struggled with crime rates well above the national average. With a population of more than 585,000 at the 2020 census and part of a metropolitan area exceeding 2.8 million residents, Baltimore's challenges have been both urban and systemic. The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other podcast platforms. In 1993, the city recorded a peak of 353 homicides, during a period when the population was nearly 130,000 higher than it is today. In 2019, Baltimore recorded 348 killings, nearly matching that grim record. Though the city saw a sharp decline to 201 homicides in 2024, the scars of decades of violence remain. “These numbers don't tell the whole story,” Gary McLhinney said. “They don't show the officers who went home different, or didn't go home at all.” The decline in homicide rates in 2011, when killings dipped below 200 for the first time since 1978, was credited to focused enforcement on repeat violent offenders and increased community engagement. But the gains proved fragile. Homicides climbed again in 2012 and 2013, defying national trends and reinforcing the unpredictable nature of violent crime in Baltimore. Gary McLhinney's Career and Leadership Gary McLhinney came from a family of firefighters but chose a different calling. “He wanted to be a Baltimore City police officer,” his colleague said. “That's where his heart was.” McLhinney loved the job and the people he served alongside. After retiring from the Baltimore Police Department, he was appointed Chief of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. In that role, he oversaw security for the Port of Baltimore, BWI Marshall Airport, and the state's bridges, tunnels, and toll roads, particularly during the tense years following the September 11 terrorist attacks. The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. It is discussed across News platforms and shared on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Apple, and Spotify, where true crime audiences continue to get their content. “Those were years where the weight of responsibility never let up,” McLhinney said. “But Baltimore prepared us for that.” Preserving the Stories in a Book McLhinney later turned his attention to preserving the stories of officers lost in the line of duty. Along with renowned journalist and author Kevin Cowherd, he co-wrote Bleeding Blue: Four Decades Policing the Violent City of Baltimore. “The book isn't about glory,” McLhinney said. “It's about remembering the men and women who paid the ultimate price.” The Book documents decades of violence, sacrifice, and resilience within the Baltimore Police Department. Portions of the proceeds benefit the Signal 13 Foundation, a nonprofit established in 1983 to support Baltimore police officers and their families through financial hardship grants and scholarships. The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. Additional proceeds support Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a national 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1984 that now serves more than 87,000 survivors nationwide. Supporting Survivors After the Headlines Fade C.O.P.S. provides peer support, counseling, scholarships, survivor weekends, youth camps, trial and parole support, and training for law enforcement agencies on how to respond after the loss of an officer. “The agency response matters,” the retired officer said. “It shapes how families survive the aftermath.” C.O.P.S. chapters operate in all 50 states, with national survivor programs administered from Camdenton, Missouri. Funding comes from donations, grants, and continued public awareness—often driven by News, Podcast, and Social Media exposure. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Why These Stories Still Matter Today, these conversations live on across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and other Media platforms, not as nostalgia, but as testimony. “The murder of police officers doesn't end with the trial,” the retired officer said. “It follows careers, families, and cities for generations.” The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. By revisiting the murder of Officer Vincent J. Adolfo, the realities of policing Baltimore, and the bonds formed through shared trauma, this story serves as both remembrance and warning. It honors the fallen, supports the living, and reminds the public that behind every statistic is a name, a badge, and a life that mattered. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . The Murder of Police, Our Careers in Baltimore, Maryland. Special Episode. Attributions Amazon Signal 13 Foundation Concerns of Police Survivors C.O.P.S. Officer Down Memorial Page   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this first episode of The Impact Exchange, John Frehse sits down with Ankura colleague and change management expert Kevin Cowherd to discuss why change is so important to an organization, why so many of us fail to change and what leaders can do to facilitate effective change.Listen now to hear more on what leaders can do to successfully lead their organizations through change and transformation.

Former sports and features columnist Kevin Cowherd followed a 30 year career at the Baltimore Sun with several books, including a book about Orioles legend Cal Ripken. His latest nonfiction work, The Gym, is a funny, suspenseful story about the quirky subculture found among those who work out together.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

In the third hour of Thursday's BBMS, the guys start off with a recap of Maryland's win over Iowa.  The Terps trailed by 10 early in the first half and then six at halftime.  How did Kevin Willard and his guys change their angle in the second half to win by 12? Plus, a visit from Baltimore author Kevin Cowherd in the Commish's Baltimore, PFF's Gordon McGuinness recaps his Super Bowl experience, and the guys debate who is the next Raven to enter the Hall of Fame.

The Killing of Police Officers. Being a Cop in Baltimore, one of America's Most Violent Cities. The Murder of Police Officer Adolfo, and our connections to the crime. His career in law enforcement and book about all those officers that lost their lives.   If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook.  Retired Baltimore Police Detective Gary McLhinney helps me put to rest things that have haunted me from 1985 during my career as a police officer in Baltimore. We discuss the murder of Baltimore Police Officer Vincent Adolfo, a crime that we both had connections to and I still carried deep regret over.  Gary and I also discuss our law enforcement careers in Baltimore, which overlapped even though we never worked together. After retiring from the Baltimore Police Department, he was appointed the Chief of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, the agency that protected the Port of Baltimore, BWI Marshall Airport and the state's bridges, tunnels and toll roads in the tense years following the 911 terrorist attacks. Gary took the stories of the numerous police officers that were killed in the line of duty during his career and co-wrote the book "Bleeding Blue: Four Decades Policing the Violent City of Baltimore" with the legendary journalist and author Kevin Cowherd. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast.  Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's #WouldYouRatherWednesday presented by Glory Days Grill. Would you rather spend March Madness with a comped room and "Stadium Swim" access in Vegas or with a Grubhub gift card at home? Late in Hour 1, our weekly visit with Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse, Washington Post, US Lacrosse Magazine) covered the suddenly red hot Terps, the NCAA Tournament chances for UMBC, Navy, Coppin and more plus some wild early lacrosse results. Early in Hour 2, author Kevin Cowherd checked in to discuss his new book "You Must Be Cinderella," all about UMBC's upset of Virginia in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Midway through Hour 2, the great Rick Dempsey joined us to discuss the passing of Orioles 1983 World Series winning manager Joe Altobelli. And we wrapped Hour 2 by chatting with ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler about Orlando Brown, Lamar Jackson's contract and receivers that would make sense for Baltimore.

Admired sports columnist and author Kevin Cowherd offers his perspectives on journalism, fearless writing and the importance of including the voices of real people in non-fiction narratives.Kevin is the author of When the Crowd Didn’t Roar, a wonderful book that chronicles a 2015 match-up between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox played in a stadium with no fans. Many of the events described in Kevin’s book eerily foreshadow the major league games played in empty stadiums and arenas during the pandemic. I caught up with Kevin recently and spoke with him about his long career as a newspaper journalist. It's a great interview, and Kevin clearly demonstrates why he's one of the best sport writers in the business.

Today, on this archive edition of Midday: Two days after the April 2015 uprising following the funeral of Freddie Gray, the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox played at Camden Yards in the only Major League Baseball game ever played without fans. Kevin Cowherd’s latest book tells the story of that historic day. It’s called ----When the Crowd Didn’t Roar: How Baseball's Strangest Game Ever Gave a Broken City Hope.----

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On today's episode of "The Bat Around", Stan Charles, Craig Heist, and Ryan McGettigan will be talking with PressBox Orioles beat writer Todd Karpovich at 10:20 to start the show. Then at 10:45, we'll be joined by former Baltimore Sun columnist Kevin Cowherd to discuss his book "When The Crowd Didn't Roar", followed by general manager of the Aberdeen IronBirds Matt Slatus at the top of the hour. Rounding out the show, we'll talk with Matt Selz, fantasyalarm.com writer, at around 11:20.

Two days after the April 2015 uprising following the funeral of Freddie Gray, the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox played at Camden Yards in the only Major League Baseball game ever played without fans. What did the game mean to a city reeling from the worst violence since the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? And what was it like for the players and the press to be the ones on the inside looking out? Kevin Cowherd was a longtime Baltimore Sun sports columnist and features writer. His new book tells the story of that historic day. It’s called When the Crowd Didn’t Roar: How Baseball's Strangest Game Ever Gave a Broken City Hope.

Kyle's in New Orleans, but young Griffin Bass joins Glenn for a busy Thursday edition of GCR...as long as he doesn't accidentally burn everything down. Early in the show, former Ravens coach Brian Billick joins us to reflect on being announced for induction to the team's Ring Of Honor and to share his thoughts on the Ravens in general. Late in Hour 1, our weekly conversation with The Athletic's Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) to wrap up college lacrosse season. Will Loyola's Pat Spencer win the Tewaaraton tonight? In Hour 2, author/longtime Baltimore Sun columnist Kevin Cowherd joins us in the Live! Casino Hotel Studio to discuss his new book "When The Crowd Didn't Roar" about the 2015 "No Fans" game between the Orioles and White Sox in Baltimore amidst the turmoil that followed Freddie Gray's death. And we wrapped the show by chatting with the hilarious Brian Baumgartner who you may know better as Kevin Malone from "The Office," as he will be part of Family Feud Live-Celebrity Edition tomorrow at Live! Casino Hotel.

We're joined by author Kevin Cowherd to discuss his new book, "When the Crowd Didn't Roar" about the Baltimore Orioles' crowd-less game in April 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray and the subsequent unrest in Baltimore.

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Good morning! On this edition of The Bat Around, Stan "The Fan" Charles, Craig Heist, and Brittney Everett discuss the start of baseball season leading off with baseball author of "When the Crowd Didn't Roar", Kevin Cowherd at 10:20. Beat writer for pressboxonline.com, Todd Karpovich joins at 10:45 talking about the new Orioles players and recap Opening Day. The top of the hour welcomes pressboxonline.com beat writer, Jim Henneman at 11:05 with tributes to Frank Robinson and the Oriole's "Celebration of Frank" event at the ballpark tonight. Lastly, columnist for the NH Union Leader, Mike Shalin wraps up the show at 11:35 with his thoughts on the Red Sox slow start to the season. Go O's! Go Nats!

Rob Weinhold, a former Baltimore police officer and one-time spokesman for the department, is a student of crisis management -- how leaders deal with tough times and threats to their reputations and careers. Now chief executive of the Fallston Group, a Baltimore-based crisis management and communications firm, Weinhold has a lot to say about Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's actions and statements during the unrest that hit Baltimore following the death in police custody of Freddie Gray last April. Weinhold also talks about the public relations problems experienced by Cafe Hon a few years ago, and how former Baltimore Police Commissioner Ed Norris and former Mayor Sheila Dixon handled their problems with the law. Weinhold is the author, along with former Sun columnist Kevin Cowherd, of "The Art of Crisis Management," published by Apprentice House Press at Loyola University Maryland.

In this family program, Cal Ripken, Jr. talks about his new book, The Closer, with Kevin Cowherd and John Maroon. In The Closer, the sixth book in Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars series, Danny Connell, the Dulaney Orioles back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs.Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career (1981-2001). Nicknamed "The Iron Man," Ripken is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons, shattering the record previously held by Lou Gehrig. He was a 19-time All Star and, in 2007, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Ripken is CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc. and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.Recorded On: Monday, March 7, 2016

In this family program, Cal Ripken, Jr. talks about his new book, The Closer, with Kevin Cowherd and John Maroon. In The Closer, the sixth book in Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All Stars series, Danny Connell, the Dulaney Orioles back-up pitcher, must step up to the plate and out of his brother's shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs.Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career (1981-2001). Nicknamed "The Iron Man," Ripken is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons, shattering the record previously held by Lou Gehrig. He was a 19-time All Star and, in 2007, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Ripken is CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc. and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.