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Interview with retired Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation Ann Kirkland.Years of Service: 1996-2022Growing up in Pennsylvania, Annie knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. With encouragement from her father, she sought a goal to become a Special Agent with the FBI.After college, she received her law degree and became an Assistant District Attorney for Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, handling minor and major criminal cases. In 1996, she achieved her goal of becoming a Special Agent with the FBI and was assigned to the New York Division.During her career, Annie served different assignments, including the surveillance operations group, behavioral analysis coordinator, and adjunct faculty instructor for violent crime and crime scene management processing. Annie was assigned to the New York Division, Los Angeles Division, FBI Headquarters, Anchorage Division, and the Philadelphia Division.She was part of the evidence response team throughout her career, which took her throughout the country and world, investigating bombings, murders, and plane crashes. Annie had an affinity for investigating violent crime but developed a deep desire to pursue cases involving children who were the victims of crime. During her career, Annie worked on investigations including bank robbery, wire fraud, kidnapping, organized crime, narcotics, human trafficking, terrorism, homicide, and January 6th protesters for a brief time.

Narcotics trafficking is a global problem. Agents who are sent to fight it can find themselves deep undercover on foreign soil. In this episode, hosts Dutch McAlpin and Giovanni Rocco sit down with retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent Frank Panessa. Frank was at the center of the case known as the “Pizza Connection," during which he infiltrated the Mafia. As former undercover agents themselves, Giovanni and Dutch are able to ask Frank all the right questions. Frank talks about his start in the DEA, going undercover as a made man, how he got his nickname “The Chameleon” and so much more.   About Frank Panessa: Frank Panessa worked as an undercover DEA agent for 28 years with multiple deep cover identities. After working investigations around the world, including in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Central America, Panessa retired in 1995 as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Philadelphia Division, where he supervised more than 300 law enforcement personnel. During his DEA tenure, he proudly served as the Italian U.S. Embassy's chief liaison to Italian police agencies on narcotics and organized crime.   Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org

800 Sayings by Old Folks Who Raised Us by Wm. Rocky Brown, 3rd“The parents and grandparents of William Rocky Brown,3rd, who raised him, had roots in the southern USA. Along with that Southern upbringing came the ability to turn everyday activities or things of nature into wise sayings. His mother and grandmother had old down-home sayings that took him a while to understand. After talking to others, he realized he wasn't alone in this beautiful experience growing up, so he compiled the wise sayings in his book, 800 Sayings by Old Folks Who Raised Us.This book is full of ‘Down Home Wisdom' to be shared from one generation to another. The Rev. Dr. Wm. Rocky Brown, 3rd, is a graduate of Cheyney University, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Jameson Christian College. He has furthered his studies at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, the University of the Virgin Island's and the F.B.I. Citizens Academy, Philadelphia Division. He is President and CEO of Brown and Associates, LTD, which provides' Anger Management, DUI and Drug & Alcohol Treatment as well as Community & Public Relations Services. He is the Pastor of Youth and Community of the Bethany Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania and a Master Police Chaplain. He also has a weekly religious column that appears in Scoop USA and a daily Blog on his web sit In the 80's and 90's He traveled around the country using "Educational/Rap Music" to motivate young people. Thus, he was affectionately known as the "Rappin' Rev. He has been actively involved in numerous community organizations over the years. He is an Ambassador of the Philadelphia Division of the F.B.I., a Chaplain for several local Police Departments, President of the Law Enforcement Chaplains of Delaware County; PA, State Representative for The International Conference of the Police Chaplains, and sits on several organizational Boards He is a member of the Prince Hall Masons, the Elks and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. His community work has earned him over 200 awards and commendations. Personal motto: "Lord treat me tomorrow, the way I treat other people todayhttps://pageturner.us/bookstore/800-sayings-by-old-folks-who-raised-ushttps://www.yourspiritualmotivation.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/112223pt1.mp3   

In the Division of Aviation, we use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to describe our daily commitment to our customers and our co-workers, as well as our mission to connect Philadelphia to the world. The letters stand for: P-People First R-Respect I-Integrity D-Diversity E-Excellence This episode is part of our Exceptional Employees series recognizing those individuals nominated by their colleagues for exhibiting one or more of the Division of Aviation's core values. In this episode, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, Delicsha Wilds, speaks with PRIDE Award recipient, David Rosenblum. To learn more about Philadelphia International Airport and our exceptional employees, please visit phl.org

In the Division of Aviation, we use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to describe our daily commitment to our customers and our co-workers, as well as our mission to connect Philadelphia to the world. The letters stand for: P-People First R-Respect I-Integrity D-Diversity E-Excellence This episode is part of our Exceptional Employees series recognizing those individuals nominated by their colleagues for exhibiting one or more of the Division of Aviation's core values. In this episode, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, Delicsha Wilds, speaks with PRIDE Award recipient, John Glass. To learn more about Philadelphia International Airport and our exceptional employees, please visit phl.org

Frank Burton has an interesting story. From a promising collegiate athlete with sites set on professional baseball to a career in the FBI to serving as a team chaplain at the University of Delaware. His journey will be an encouragement that no matter what may come our way, God is still very much in control and desires that we Power Up for Him to impact others for the Kingdom.    Guest Bio:   Apostle Burton is a retired Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he completed 22 ½ years of dedicated service. In the FBI he served as the Media Coordinator for the Philadelphia Division. He was a decorated Negotiator, Civil Rights Coordinator & expert, member of the Bureau's National Recruitment Team, and Team Leader of the FBI's elite Special Operations Group. Frank currently has 31 years of Law Enforcement experience. Apostle Burton is the Pastor of Perfect Will Ministries, in New Castle, DE, where he and his wife Tasey are Pastors and Founders. He is a proud member of the Delaware State University Athletic Hall of Fame. He was inducted for his Baseball and Football accomplishments… Class of 2000. He will complete his graduate studies in December of 2022, receiving his Master of Science Degree in Administration of Justice, with a concentration on Criminal Behavior from Wilmington University in Delaware. Apostle is currently the Chaplain for the University of Delaware Football Team in Newark, DE, providing spiritual support and guidance to the UD Student/Athletes & Coaches. Apostle Burton is also an Author of “From FBI Agent to an Apostle… Saga of a Spiritual Sniper.”     Links/Books/Resources mentioned in the show: The Heart of an Athlete 30-Day Devotional PDF: https://file.ac/UvlI0UtgjKE/ Join Power Up Family here on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerupsports/ Sports Ministry Certificate Program through Our Daily Bread University @ odbu.org/sports   MB01H5HZTKIVQPZ

The City of Philadelphia – Division of Aviation, which operates the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), is currently a division of the City's Department of Commerce. In May 2022, the Philadelphia City Council approved a ballot measure that would create a standalone Department of Aviation. Joining Keith in this episode is PHL's Director of Government Affairs, Shane Doud. Hear about the positive impact this change would have for passengers, stakeholders, employees, and the region, if the proposed amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter is approved.

In Chellie's final episode with the podcast, she passes the hosting mic to Keith Brune, Interim CEO of the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation. After four years as host of Taking Off, Chellie Cameron is taking on a new challenge as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. In this episode, Chellie and Keith take a look down memory lane, reminisce about the evolution of Taking Off, and discuss what's to come. To learn more Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org

On today's show, I'm honored to bring back Retired F.B.I Special Agent Jerri Williams!  Jerri was my guest way back on April 11, 2021, episode #11, which is still one of the most popular episodes to date! Jerri Williams served 26 years as a Special Agent with the FBI. During her FBI career, Jerri investigated many crimes, including bank robberies, and later she specialized in cases targeting major economic crime and corruption. Her investigation of a $350 million Ponzi scheme perpetrated against unsuspecting nonprofit organizations, high-profiled philanthropists, and beneficiary donors resulted in a 12-year prison sentence and multiple forfeitures. Toward the end of her federal law enforcement career, Jerri was appointed as the spokesperson for the Philadelphia Division of the FBI, taking on the responsibility of educating and informing the media and public about the Bureau.On today's show, Jerri does a thorough analysis of Thrillerfest, podcasting, and her author career.  In today's episode, we discuss:·      Jerri's fiction and nonfiction books.·      Her wildly successful podcast, F.B.I. Retried Case File Review, and her advice to new podcasters.·      What Thrillerfest is and who attends it.·      How Thrillerfest has changed her career.·      Her experience giving a class and being on a panel with bestselling authors.·      The costs of attending Thrillerfest.·      The stigma that was attached to being an indie author and how that is changing.·      Hoping that Jerri attends 20books Vegas.·      The exciting projects Jerri is involved with. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Jerri's website, which has links to her books, podcast, and much more!Listen to episode #11 of the Cops and Writers Podcast with Jerri as my guest!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupModem MischiefTrue stories from the digital underground.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Killin Missin HiddenThe podcast about bad things! Hosted by a former criminal defense trial attorney,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

On this episode, Special Agent Cerena Coughlin, an FBI Applicant Coordinator and recruiter for the Philadelphia Division and first office agent Special Agent Cassandra Winkel, provide answers to over 40 questions sent in by FBI Retired Case File Review listeners.  This is part 2 of this two-part recruitment episode. Also check out Part 1 - 257: FBI Special Agent Hiring and Training Update, where Special Agents Coughlin and Winkle take us through all phases of the FBI special agent hiring process and the FBI Academy training program.  SA Coughlin has served with the FBI for 21 years. SA Winkel is a recent FBI Academy graduate. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles. https://jerriwilliams.com/258-listener-q-a-fbi-academy-training-sa-and-ia-positions/   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL  Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by debunking FBI cliches. Visit her website to check out her books, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/   Episode 258: Audio Timestamps 00:02:56 - Would a kindergarten teacher be considered a serious candidate? 00:04:13 - How does the FBI treat misuse of prescription medication (i.e. taking a prescription that you are not personally prescribed to)? I read on a public forum thread that a candidate heard from his applicant coordinator that it would require no use within one year (similar to the new marijuana policy). Is this correct? 00:06:00 - Is it still the policy of the FBI that a new agent will not return to their applicant field office as their first assignment? For example, if you apply through the Tampa office, is there any chance you could be assigned Tampa (or a resident agency) as your first location? 00:07:11 - Is anyone permitted to be in your government issued vehicle (i.e. spouse or children)? 00:08:00 - Is it still true that the application process takes about one year, or has that increased or decreased? 00:08:27 - How do we find out who the applicant coordinator is for our local office? And what types of questions are appropriate for the AC prior to an application even being submitted? 00:11:13 - Does the FBI still, on occasion, assign new Special Agents to work applicant matters? Or has this function been turned over to the FBI's Background Investigations Contract Services (BICS) Unit? 00:12:58 - Which FBI Division and/or Office at headquarters is responsible for the tracking and analysis of women and minority Special Agent diversity statistics? And how have these numbers changed over the past 3-5 years? 00:17:02 - Are Special Agent job applications now all handled electronically on-line? Or are some still accepted by snail mail and/or hard copy drop-offs at the 56 field offices throughout the United States? 00:18:24 - What changes have been made to the FBI's formal recruitment process over the years in order to attract more women and minorities into the Special Agent ranks? Are there still more hurdles or are you encountering roadblocks? 00:23:13 - What kind of continuing training exists for agents, for tactical-related things learned at the academy? Not just firearms shooting at a static range, but also tactics/shoothouse, car stops, etc. 00:24:19 - What is the process for changing what squad and violations you're working on after entering? 00:27:53 - What is the work/life balance like these days? I've listened to quite a few episodes where the different agents worked 80-100 ish hours a week for months over the course of their careers, which often negatively impacted their family relationships, with some ending in divorces, etc. 00:31:00 - I am 27 years old; I work as the Director of Assessment at a psychiatric hospital. My master's degree is in Psychology. I have been with the hospital for almost 6 years, working in progressively higher positions until obtaining a director-level job. My goal has been to join the FBI at 30. Given the brief overview of my background, is there any general advice you all can give me as I look to apply within the next 2-3 years? Anything that would make me stand out even more as an applicant? 00:32:57 - My grand daughter is 28 and has BA and MA degree in Accounting and four years with a major accounting firm. She has researched FBIJOBS.gov and realizes she meets the basic educational and experience for the SA position but is more interested in the Accounting /Financial Analyst position. Are professional Accounting/Financial Analysts able to choose their office assignments? Are they subject to transfers as are the SA's? Do they receive location pay for high-cost areas? Do they receive overtime (AUO) as do the SA's? 00:37:00 - I am a licensed attorney and I own and run my own law firm. My husband is a Navy JAG officer and so I take my firm with me when we move from state to state. I am a solo practitioner, so I do not have a supervising attorney. Is this still considered "professional" job experience for purposes of the Special Agent position? 00:37:50 - In moving from field office to office, is there any consideration given to being able to live close to my husband who is in the Navy, if possible? Of course, I understand the needs of the Bureau come first. 00:38:47 - I got arrested for driving under the influence. Besides this, I have a clean, spotless record. Would this prevent me from getting accepted? Would that one mistake in my past be enough to prevent me from my dream job? 00:39:56 - What fields of study and experience is the Bureau most looking for and what will give future applicants that edge? 00:42:14 - Is the Intelligence Analyst recruitment process on hold or does it only happen one time per year? 00:44:00 - Do you have to have 20/20 vision to be an agent? Is there a height restriction? 00:45:00 - How long does the hiring process typically take? 00:45:10 - During Quantico, are you able to communicate with/see loved ones? 00:49:37 - How does the FBI determine what your specialization (or unit) will be as an agent? 00:53:00 - I haven't been able to get in touch with my local FBI recruiter or Applicant Coordinator. What should I do? 00:55:02 - In your experience observing and training candidates, what do the most resilient New Agent Trainees do regularly while at Quantico to help them face unknown challenges and experiences while training? 00:57:20 - I've been told or even warned that this job can change you; being exposed to a world of crime and prosecution might do that. What strategies have you used, or seen used, whether mental attitudes or practices, to maintain a healthy optimism when facing even the toughest situations consistently as a special agent? And to follow that question, what practices do you suggest to check-in with yourself throughout one's time serving in the FBI to make sure you haven't lost true north, in a sense? 01:05:44 - I am a military officer considering transitioning in the next 3-5 years and I'm interested in applying to the FBI. Can you speak at all on family life in the FBI? My dream is to coach my kids' little league teams. Is that possible as a special agent? Also, does the FBI respect Sundays for church? 01:10:41 - Are Tattoos allowed? 01:12:05 - What is the graduation rate over the past 5 years? How many people flunk out? 01:14:03 - How do new agent graduates from the Academy handle first assignment living arrangements, especially given when that first assignment location is confirmed while in training and the 2 year probationary period? Are there any services provided at the academy to help locate housing/apartments for new agents or at the field offices themselves? Do most agents look to rent an apartment or do they purchase a house that they have a family? 01:19:44 - When given a new assignment (new city) later in an agent's career, do the individuals have to handle breaking a lease/selling a house or does the government help alleviate some of that stress? 01:22:14 - How does that first week/month look for new agents when they arrive at their first field office?

Special Agent Cerena Coughlin, an FBI Applicant Coordinator and recruiter for the Philadelphia Division and first office agent Special Agent Cassandra Winkel, update us on all phases of the FBI special agent hiring process and the training program at the FBI Academy. This is part 1 of this recruitment episode. Also check out Part 2 – Episode 258: Listener Q & A – FBI Special Agent and Intelligence Analyst Positions, where SAs Coughlin and Winkel provide detailed answers to listener questions. SA Coughlin has served with the FBI for 21 years. SA Winkel is a recent FBI Academy graduate.  Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles. https://jerriwilliams.com/257-fbi-special-agent-hiring-and-training-update/ Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by debunking FBI cliches. Visit her website to check out her books, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/   Episode 257: Audio Timestamps 00:06:10  - Qualifications 00:10:05  - Start at FBIjobs.gov 00:12:03 - Phase 1 Testing 00:13:12 - Meet and Greet 00:22:12 - Physical Fitness Test 00:31:37 - Phase 2 Written Test and Interview 00:38:50 - SF-86 Background Investigation 00:40:10 - Polygraph and Drug Policy 00:46:25 - Fitness Test Prior to Report Date 00:48:25 - Firearms Policy 00:49:57 - Mobility/Transfer Agreement 00:54:55 - Beware of Unofficial Resources 00:57:07 - Salary 01:00:55 - Office of Preference Transfers 01:04:09 - FBI Academy Curriculum 01:07:43 - SOS and IA Position (Detour) 01:14:16 - Backgrounds of New Agent Trainees 01:16:06 - Typical Day at the Academy 01:17:35 - Firearms 01:20:26 - Physical Fitness Test 01:24:57 - Academic Tests 01:27:31 - Training Timeframe and Curriculum Changes 01:29:59 - Atmosphere and Dorm Life 01:32:22 - Field Office Assignments 01:41:09 - When and Why They Joined the FBI  

A lot of the data the government produces needs to be rated, safe to distribute, controlled but unclassified, or maybe secret or classified. That's simplifying this huge but never-ending task. Now Defense Department has launched a challenge prize program to develop an artificial intelligence approach to automating this tedious task. Joining the Federal Drive with details, the acquisition division manager in the Philadelphia Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Doris Tung.

Jerri Williams served 26 years as a Special Agent with the FBI. During most of her Bureau career, she worked major economic fraud investigations. She notes that with a gun, they can steal hundreds. But with a lie, they can steal millions. During her FBI career, Jerri specialized in cases targeting major economic crime and corruption. Her investigation of a $350 million Ponzi scheme perpetrated against unsuspecting nonprofit organizations, high profiled philanthropists and beneficiary donors resulted in a 12-year prison sentence and multiple forfeitures; the international advance fee scam case she conducted resulted in a 14 year prison sentence and the forfeiture of the subject's residence; and her major investigation of business-to-business telemarketing fraud, which included a long-term undercover operation, resulted in 16 search warrants, 25 convictions, and many multi-year prison terms. Jerri received numerous awards throughout her career, including four United States Attorney Awards for Distinguished Service, three of them for her work on the cases noted. Being interviewed and appearing on CNBC's American Greed in the episode—When Greed and Giving Collide—was a highlight of Jerri's career. Toward the end of her federal law enforcement career, Jerri was appointed as the spokesperson for the Philadelphia Division of the FBI, taking on the responsibility of educating and informing the media and public about the Bureau. Jerri is currently using her federal law enforcement experience and communication and media experience to host and produce a popular true crime and history podcast—FBI Retired Case File Review—where she interviews retired FBI agents about their high-profile cases and careers, while correcting clichés and misconceptions about the FBI in books, TV, and movies. With nearly 6 million downloads and over 250 episodes, the podcast can be accessed on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify and other popular podcast apps. In her book, FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives, she presents her top 20 clichés about the FBI. The entertaining companion book, FBI Word Search Puzzles: Fun for Armchair Detectives, is also available. Based on the success of her FBI non-fiction, Jerri is under contract as a technical consultant for major TV networks and production companies wanting to create authentic FBI dramas and characters. Her crime novels—Pay to Play and Greedy Givers—feature flawed female FBI agent Kari Wheeler, a married mother of three investigating fraud and corruption in Philadelphia while struggling to balance her family responsibilities. The third story in the FBI Philadelphia Corruption Squad trilogy, Spoiled Sport, is coming soon. The books are available wherever books are sold, as ebooks, print books, and audiobooks. Jerri has posted case reviews about her own FBI investigations on FBI Retired Case File Review. You can learn more about her career and her author and podcasting journey by listening to the podcast. On November 18, 2021, in Washington, DC, the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) recognized Jerri as their G-Man Honors – Distinguished Service Honoree for her continued support of the FBI Family through her podcast and books. You can learn more about Jerri Williams, her books, her podcast, and blog at www.jerriwilliams.com. MLK reference episodes: Episode 207: Wayne Davis – Director Hoover and FBI Diversitys Episode 186: John Glover – FBI 100th Anniversary of African American Special Agents Episode 237: Paul Letersky – Assisting J. Edgar Hoover, COINTELPRO Jerri's Instagram: https://instagram.com/jerriwilliams1 Jerri's Twitter: @jerriwilliams1 Jerri's Blog: https://jerriwilliams.com/blog/ Jerri's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtvYJG343U7NBxcOfI2P4?si=UHIwERAtQ12fb8l7ip_HJQ&utm_source=copy-link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isitjustspeculation/support

Maintaining consistent engagement and communication with communities surrounding our airport is a priority for the City of Philadelphia - Division of Aviation. We are proactively working to build relationships with external stakeholders to build trust with residents and businesses in the surrounding community. Keesha Lane, PHL & PNE's Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Outreach, joins Chellie to speak about these important efforts. And to learn more about Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org.

Retired F.B.I  Special Agent Jerri Williams joins us for today's show! Jerri Williams served 26 years as a Special Agent with the FBI. Jerri takes us on her journey from being a juvenile probation agent to becoming a special agent in the FBI. Jerri also reveals the selection and testing process she went through to become a special agent in the FBI.Jerri gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into the F.B.I. and how they solve crimes.  Jerri also debunks common tropes associated with the F.B.I.During most of her Bureau career, she worked major economic fraud investigations and was amazed at the schemes and deceptions con-artist and corrupt corporate and public officials would devise to steal other people’s money. During her FBI career, Jerri investigated all types of crimes including bank robberies, and later she specialized in cases targeting major economic crime and corruption. Her investigation of a $350 million Ponzi scheme perpetrated against unsuspecting nonprofit organizations, high profiled philanthropists, and beneficiary donors resulted in a 12-year prison sentence and multiple forfeitures.Toward the end of her federal law enforcement career, Jerri was appointed as the spokesperson for the Philadelphia Division of the FBI, taking on the responsibility of educating and informing the media and public about the Bureau.Jerri also discusses her post-retirement move to becoming a successful indie author, podcaster, and Hollywood T.V. and film consultant.Check out her website, blog, podcast, and books here!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupSupport the show (https://patreon.com/copsandwriters)

The airport experience has changed significantly in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Travelers will encounter this new airport experience from the moment they enter PHL, up until the time they arrive at their next destination. Understanding passenger’s rapidly changing behavior and expectations has been a crucial factor in the development of the steps we have taken, and will continue to take, to make guests feel safe and secure in our airport facility.  In this episode, PHL’s Director for Marketing and Branding, Kate Sullivan joins Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, to talk about what has changed at PHL, and how these decisions were made. To learn more about our steps towards recovery at Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org/newsroom.

During COVID, PHL has remained open. Even though air travel had all but stopped, our essential Team PHL employees have been working around the clock maintaining and the cleaning the facility so that it’s ready when guests and fellow co-workers return to the airport.  Joining Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, to talk about all that’s been happening behind the scenes, is PHL’s Deputy Director of Facilities Maintenance, Allan Moore. To learn more about our steps towards recovery at Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org/newsroom.

During COVID, PHL has prioritized ensuring both guests as well as employees feel safe in the airport. An entire team is dedicated to the safety of our Division of Aviation employees who are coming back to work to serve our customers. Joining Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, is Sheila Trueheart, Deputy Director of Administrative Operations, to talk about all the new protocols and policies being put in place as we prepare for our “new normal”  To learn more about our steps towards recovery at Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org/newsroom.

The Grab platform was introduced at Philadelphia International Airport in 2019 as a convenience tool for travelers and employees to order food at the airport while on-the-go. In the COVID-19 world, Grab is helping to promote physical distancing and safety by allowing customers to avoid queuing in crowded lines and limiting high-touch interactions for restaurant staff and guests. In this episode, Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, talks to Jeff Livney, Grab’s Chief Experience Officer, to discuss how the contactless food ordering platform is enhancing guest and employee health and safety, as well as what to expect in the future.   For more information on Grab at PHL, please visit orderatphl.com To learn more about our steps towards recovery at Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org/newsroom.

When it is safe to travel again, the airport experience will look very different for passengers. COVID-19 is creating a new normal at PHL with safety measures such as safety shields, masks, and decals indicating where to queue throughout the airport. In this episode of the “Runway to Recovery” series, Leah Douglas, PHL’s Director of Guest Experience joins Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, for a discussion on the steps PHL has taken to enhance guest and employee health and safety, and what to expect in the future.  To learn more about our steps towards recovery at Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org/newsroom.

Welcome to this special series, Runway to Recovery. This series focuses on what is happening at Philadelphia International Airport during COVID, and all that is going on behind the scenes as we prepare to welcome back our customers. In this series, Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia Division of Aviation, introduces you to all the amazing people working so hard during this time. Given the reduced demand for passenger travel, many airlines have taken on additional cargo operations. We are proud to open our gates to flights transporting much-needed medical supplies, food and dry goods to Philadelphia and locations across the country and around the world, which will help those impacted by COVID-19. In this episode, Chellie discusses recent changes to cargo and air service that will affect the post-COVID-19 aviation industry with PHL’s Director of Air Service Development and Cargo Services, Stephanie Wear. To learn more about our steps towards recovery at Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org/newsroom.

Retired agent Joseph Bushner served with the FBI for 22 years. During his Bureau career, he investigated major public corruption, organized crime and white collar matters, to include corporate fraud, health care fraud and financial institution fraud while working in the Youngstown Resident Agency (RA) out of the Cleveland Field Office and in the Philadelphia Division. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Joe Bushner reviews his investigation of Congressman James Traficant, who was indicted on 10 charges, including bribery, racketeering and tax evasion. This was the second time Traficant was charged with being corrupt. Although not a lawyer, Traficant, a colorful public official known for his outrageous behavior and  language, represented himself during both federal trials. The first trial, when he was a county Sheriff,  resulted in an acquittal. Joe Bushner’s case resulted in a conviction and an eight-year prison sentence.  Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here.   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing and blogging about the FBI and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Visit her website to check out her books which are available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. 

Retired agent Q. John Tamm served in the FBI for nearly 30 years. He spent most of his career in the Philadelphia Division working complex organized crime, labor racketeering, political corruption, civil rights, street gangs, and illegal drugs investigations. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, John Tamm reviews his investigation of Teamster Union Official Frank Sheeran for racketeering and the movie The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese with Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, and starring Robert DeNiro as Frank Sheeran. Tamm specifically addresses Sheeran’s claims he killed Jimmy Hoffa and was a mob hitman. John Tamm is a recognized expert on labor racketeering matters. FBI Retired Case File Review will be on Podcast Row at CrimeCon 2020 in Orlando on May 1-3! Use promo code FBI2020 for 10% off your registration. Visit https://crimecon.com/cc20-orlando for more info. Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here.   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing and blogging about the FBI and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her new book FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives is available as an audiobook, ebook and paperback wherever books are sold.

Monsignor Michael Mannion, lovingly known as Father Mike, leads the Catholic Archdiocese of Camden, NJ and is the founder of Discovery House Ministries. In 2013, The Philadelphia Division of the FBI honored Father Mike for his efforts to educate youth about the effects of substance abuse and violence and for his assistance to the local FBI's community outreach program. Working with the U.S. Marshals Service, Father Mannion assisted with the organization's Fugitive Safe Surrender Program. The successful program encouraged the city's most violent predators to surrender to Father Mannion, due to his collaborative efforts with law enforcement. He also supports the division's youth and employee assistance programs, providing information on substance abuse, suicide prevention, grief, addiction, and strategic urban community leadership. We will ask him about the variety of emotions he deals with, how he helps people navigate through them, and how he handles them as a professional.

FBI Retired Case File Review recorded a live show at the RESPECT: Women’s Podcast Festival on Saturday, August 24. My special guest was Special Agent Cerena Coughlin, the Applicant Coordinator and recruiter for the Philadelphia Division, who answered questions from the audience regarding the FBI recruitment process. The event was sponsored by the Black Tribbles and held at at Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse in Philadelphia, PA, the perfect venue to talk about everyday superheroes! We talked about an 8/19/2019  NBC News article - FBI agent applications up sharply, along with job satisfaction: The latest survey of FBI employees shows job satisfaction up over last year, a sign that morale is rebounding after the firing of James Comey as director. To learn more about the FBI and apply for the Special Agent and the many other positions available at FBIJobs.gov   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here.   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing and blogging about the FBI and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her new book FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives is available wherever books are sold.   

Retired agent John Kundts served in the FBI for twenty years. His first assignment was to the Philadelphia Division where he initially worked Fraud Against the Government matters. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, John Kundts reviews the 1981 counterfeit SEPTA TransPasses case where two men using specialty paper, printed and sold fake monthly fare instruments. Before the investigation, the transit agency's losses from the scheme totaled $1 million a month. After a promotion to FBI Headquarters, he worked first in the Inspection Division, Office of Planning, Evaluations, and Audits and then in the Personnel office where he adjudicated employees determined by the Inspection Division to have been involved in serious administrative or illegal disputes. The unit was affectionately known as the "You Fail, We Nail" group. He also worked in the Office of Public and Congressional Affairs.  Later in his career,  he was transferred to the Denver Division where he was the supervisor of the Special Operations Group (SOG), which conducted surveillance operations throughout the Denver Division territory which encompassed all of Colorado and Wyoming supporting case agents by providing ground, air, and electronic surveillance. Upon retiring, John Kundts, took up another challenging role, being a stay-at-home-dad caring for his two young daughters. Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here.   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction about greed and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases, feature temptation, corruption, and redemption, and are available on Amazon.   

Retired agent Scott Curtis served in the FBI for 22 years. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, he reviews a public corruption investigation that resulted in the conviction of Allentown, Pennsylvania Mayor Ed Pawlowski, as well as a dozen other public officials and business executives for campaign contribution bribery, extortion, and other corruption-related offenses. Scott spent much of his career assigned to the New York Field Office working on an organized crime squad investigating Colombo LCN Family, before transferring to the Allentown Resident Agency (RA) out of the Philadelphia Division. A highlight of his time in New York was being the lead Agent in the largest single-day takedown of organized crime members in U.S. history in January 2011, where over 120 individuals were indicted and arrested based on hundreds of consensual recordings captured over 20 months by multiple cooperating witnesses. He notes that the similarities in the investigation of organized crime members and corrupt public officials were remarkable, and his experience working OC in New York significantly contributed to the success of the Allentown investigation. Scott Curtis is currently employed as an Associate Director of Global Investigations & Compliance for Navigant Consulting where he is responsible for conducting investigations of fraud, corruption, and other misconduct.  Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here.   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction about greed and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases, feature temptation, corruption, and redemption, and are available on Amazon. 

In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, retired agents Jim Sweeney and Rich Macko review the March 16, 1994, Broad Street shootout where Rich Macko and another agent were shot and seriously injured, and a drug gang member killed after a violent confrontation that occurred while the agents were attempting a car stop. The surviving gang members had to be tried twice for the attempted assassination of federal officers. FBI Director Louie Freeh visited the agents directly after the shootout and, for their actions, later awarded them the FBI’s highest award for bravery the “Medal of Valor.” At the time, Jim was the supervisor and Rich a member of  the Philadelphia Division’s  Violent Traffickers Project, a task force of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies established in 1988 to investigate violent drug dealers and drug-related murders. Also known as Squad 2, the federally funded unit was responsible for the dismantling of more than 50 gangs that had been selling drugs in the Philadelphia area.   Henry James Sweeney “Jim” served in the FBI for more than 39 years, six as a support employee and 33 as an agent. During his agent time, Philadelphia was his first and only office of assignment. He was the supervisor of Squad 2 for twenty-one years. Jim established the squad in 1986 when the FBI was first given the federal mandate to investigate drugs along with the DEA. Upon retiring from the FBI Jim was employed as a special agent with US Treasury Office of Inspector General traveling the country working Stimulus Funding frauds. Currently,  is working as an investigator for the City of Philadelphia, Office of the Inspector General. Richard Macko served in the FBI for 34 years, three as a support employee and 31 as an agent. For most of his career he conducted long term Criminal Gang  and Organized Crime investigations in the Philadelphia Division.. Late in his career, he accepted a special assignment to Boston where he was part of the team who investigated and prosecuted a corrupt retired Boston FBI Supervisor convicted of crimes related to his long-term association with South Boston Organized Crime Boss “Whitey” Bulger. Macko was awarded the “Directors Award for Investigative Excellence” by FBI Director Mueller for his efforts in the case. Before retiring, Macko was deployed to Iraq by the FBI to assist in the investigation of genocide and crimes against humanity under the  Iraqi Criminal Law. Currently, he as a Senior Law Enforcement Advisor in Afghanistan for the 101st Airborne and 25th Infantry Divisions of the U.S. Army and went “outside the wire” on more than 50 missions in direct support of our troops.   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here.   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction about greed and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases, feature temptation, corruption, and redemption, and are available on Amazon.     

Special Agent Cerena Coughlin, an FBI recruiter for the Philadelphia Division, provides answers to questions about the FBI sent in by FBI Retired Case File Review listeners interested in applying to become analysts and specials agents with the FBI. All potential FBI Special Agent candidates must start the application process online at FBIJobs.gov. Special Agent Cerena Coughlin has been with the FBI for more than 18 years. Currently, she is the Employment Recruiter for the Philadelphia Field Office and also the local Coordinator for InfraGard, a public/private partnership between the FBI and representatives of critical infrastructure. She was a member of the Los Angeles Innocent Images SAFE Team where she investigated cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, and was assigned to Counterterrorism squads in the Los Angeles and Baltimore Divisions. In the Philadelphia Division, before being assigned as the FBI recruiter, she was on a Cybercrime squad. She is married to an FBI agent and they have three children.   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here.   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction about greed and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases, feature temptation, corruption, and redemption, and are available on Amazon.   

Retired FBI special agent, Jerri Williams talks money and her unique perspectives gained from a career in economic fraud investigations where she studied the schemes con-artists and corrupt corporate and public officials used to steal other people’s money. Guest Biography Jerri Williams has always been a storyteller and, after serving 26 years as a special agent in the FBI, she has plenty of stories to tell. During most of her Bureau career she worked major economic fraud investigations and was amazed at the schemes con-artist and corrupt corporate and public officials would devise to steal other people’s money. She has also had the opportunity to work bank robberies and drug investigations. The one thing she knows for sure is, “With a gun, you can steal hundreds. With a pen, you can steal millions.” During her FBI career, Jerri specialized in cases targeting major economic crime and corruption. Her investigation of a $350 million Ponzi scheme perpetrated against unsuspecting nonprofit organizations, high profiled philanthropists and beneficiary donors, resulted in a 12-year prison sentence and multiple forfeitures. The international advance fee scam case she conducted resulted in a 14-year prison sentence and the forfeiture of the subject’s residence. And her major investigation of business to business telemarketing fraud, which included a long-term undercover operation, resulted in 16 search warrants, 25 convictions, and several multi-year prison terms. Jerri received numerous awards throughout her career, including four United States Attorney Awards for Distinguished Service. Being interviewed and appearing on CNBC’s American Greed in the episode—Confessions of a Con Man—was a highlight of Jerri’s career. Toward the end of her federal law enforcement career, Jerri was appointed as the spokesperson for the Philadelphia Division of the FBI, taking on the responsibility of educating and informing the media and public about the Bureau. Post-FBI retirement, Jerri served for seven years as the spokesperson and Director of Media Relations for SEPTA, Philadelphia’s public transportation provider. Both positions often placed her in the spotlight in front of local and national news media. Jerri is using her prior professional experiences with scams and schemers to write crime fiction inspired by actual true crime FBI cases. Her novels – Pay To Play and Greedy Givers – a series about a female FBI agent assigned to a Philadelphia Corruption Squad, are available at Amazon.com as e-books, trade paperbacks, and audiobook. Jerri also produces and hosts FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime podcast where she interviews retired FBI agents about their high-profile cases and careers, corrects clichés and misconceptions about the FBI in books, TV, and movies, and recommends crime fiction. The podcast will soon surpassed two million downloads, has listeners from around the world, and is regularly listed on iTunes’ History Top Charts. FBI Retired Case File Review can be accessed on her website, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and other popular podcast apps. You can learn more about Jerri Williams, her crime novels and her podcast at www.jerriwilliams.com. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/072 In this episode, you will learn: How the FBI works and why Jerri loved fighting fraud. Tips for protecting yourself from becoming a victim of fraud and identity theft. The fine line between good and bad. Find more from our guest: jerriwilliams.com twitter.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Joseph Wambaugh Books: Pay to Play by Jerri Williams Greedy Givers by Jerri Williams Runnymede Money Tip of the Week: Fidelity Investments’® Tenth Annual New Year Financial Resolutions Study Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

https://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we speak with Sister Wahida of Afrocentricity International (AI). Afrocentricity International was founded by Dr. Molefi Asante and Dr. Ama Mazama in 2011. The Philadelphia Chapter just recently launched its African Heritage and Cultural Preservation Fund On November 25th, and they’re currently in the first 100 days looking to spread the word about what they’re doing and why this Reclaim Your Heritage Campaign is important. Listen to find out more. #Wahida #AfrocentrocityInternational #ReclaimYourHeritage About Sister Wahida: Wahida is a Nigerian born American with a background in Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media from Temple University. She serves as the VP of Communications for Afrocentricity International’s Philadelphia Division and working towards organizing a Southeast Division. As a mother of two American children, a Pan-Africanist, and adamantly believes in establishing a global network in order to facilitate the means to liberate black people worldwide. Follow Afrocentricity International: Website: www.reclaimyourheritage.fund Twitter: https://twitter.com/ai_philly & https://twitter.com/AHCP_Fund Donate to the Reclaim Your Heritage Fund: https://reclaimyourheritage.fund/donate/ Book Club: Join the December Book Cub! We are reading “I Write What I Like: Selected Writings 1st Edition” by Steve Biko. Order the book here: Paperback: https://amzn.to/2DoheCz DONATE 2 THE SHOW: https://goo.gl/pTFiAC Follow Us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bittermedz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BitterMedicineShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bittermedicine Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/bittermedz Website: https://goo.gl/DywnPr Follow KWAZ RADIO: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KWAZRADIO/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwazradio Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kwazradio YouTube: https://goo.gl/a6eXJZ Website: https://www.kwazradio.com

Retired agent Michael McGowan served with the FBI for more than 30 years. Early in his career, while assigned to the Philadelphia Division, he worked major drug investigations. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Michael McGowan reviews a Pakistani drug investigation where he was falsely accused and investigated for the theft of $200 million dollars of heroin and cocaine from a secured FBI evidence vault. His reputation and integrity were temporarily destroyed by the false allegation. The actual person responsible was another FBI drug agent who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the crime. Later in his career, Michael McGowan was transferred to the Boston Division and  participated in more than 50 FBI Undercover Operations. He successfully infiltrated Italian LCN and Russian Organized Crime groups, Mexican drug cartels, Outlaw Motorcycle gangs, contract murderers and corrupt public officials, all resulting in significant arrests, seizures, and lengthy incarcerations. He has been recognized at the highest levels of the FBI and Department of Justice, and domestically and internationally, for his role as an undercover agent. He was an instructor at the FBI Undercover Certification School in Quantico, Virginia and also served an operational counselor for the FBI’s Undercover Safeguard Unit, evaluating undercover FBI personnel for operational and psychological readiness. Michael McGowan has been qualified in federal court as a subject matter expert in Undercover Operations. After retiring from the FBI, McGowan started The 7329 Group, a law enforcement undercover training and entertainment consulting firm. He is the author of Ghost: My Thirty Years as an FBI Undercover Agent, in which he recaps his more than 30 years of dedicated service to the FBI.   Join my reader team to get the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies. Join here:  https://us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a3799f1fa1e3202c505b5a45a&id=b1b43cd57d   Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction about greed and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases, feature temptation, corruption, and redemption, and are available at Amazon.com.   

Retired agent Dave Richter served in the FBI for more than 33 years, ten as a support employee and 23 as a special agent. During most of his agent career, he worked violent crime, general criminal, and white-collar crime matters out of the Philadelphia Division’s Newton Square Resident Agency. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, he reviews his investigation of the Johnston Gang, a violent family-based robbery, and burglary ring responsible for millions of dollars of thefts and convicted of the murders of six witnesses. The gang operated for more than 20 years in the rural areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New York, stealing everything they could get their hands on, especially farm machinery. Dave Richter believes that the investigation was a success and the Johnston brothers were brought to justice due to the combined efforts of the federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies assigned. The case inspired the feature film At Close Range which starred Sean Penn and Christopher Walken, a number of TV true crime shows, and a book written by a former local reporter. Currently, Dave Richter is a principal in a private investigative agency, Cloud, Feehry & Richter, Inc.   Join my reader team and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies. Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases and featuring temptation, corruption, and redemption, are available at amazon.com.   

Retired agent Stephen Heaney served in the FBI for more than 25 years. His entire career was spent at the Philadelphia Division working, primarily, major thefts and violent crimes. In the episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Steve Heaney reviews a tow truck ambush case where two tow-truck operators hauling confiscated cars for the FBI as part of a drug investigation were ambushed at a busy Center City intersection by gunmen attempting to steal the cars back. During Steve’s career, he served as a firearms instructor and was a SWAT team leader. For ten years, he was the FBI liaison  was the FBI liaison with the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. He was later appointed as the Violent Crime Squad supervisor and then the Health Care Fraud Squad supervisor. He was also the Crisis Management and SWAT Team Coordinator. FBI Quiz - Facebook Live Join my Reader Team Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases and featuring temptation, corruption, and redemption, are available at amazon.com. 

Retired agent J.J. Klaver served in the FBI for 25 years. He was initially assigned to the Indianapolis Division for eight years before being transferred to the Philadelphia Division. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, J.J. Klaver reviews his duties as a Technically Trained Agent (TTA) on the Technical Operations Squad, collecting evidence and intelligence through the use of lawfully authorized electronic surveillance, and reviews how audio and video monitoring was utilized in the Fort Dix Six terror plot case. Later in his career, J.J. Klaver was appointed as the Division's Media Relations Coordinator and spokesperson, and the supervisor of both the Executive Staff Services Squad and Technical Operations Squad. Upon his retirement, J.J. worked for several years for Barclays Bank in New York City as a Vice President in Compliance, Conduct Oversight. Recently, J.J. Klaver, who has a Doctorate degree in Organization and Management, started his own consulting firm, Klaver Consulting Associates.   Join my reader team and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies. Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction about greed and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases and featuring temptation, corruption, and redemption, are available at amazon.com. 

Retired agent Jerri Williams served in the FBI for 26 years. During most of her Bureau career, she worked major economic fraud investigations targeting financial crimes and corruption. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, she reviews the Foundation of New Era Philanthropy investigation, a $350 million Ponzi scheme perpetrated against unsuspecting nonprofit organizations, high profiled philanthropists, and beneficiary donors, which resulted in a 12-year prison sentence and multiple forfeitures. The case and Jerri Williams were featured on the CNBC show, American Greed, Confessions of a Con Man. She received a United States Attorney Award for Distinguished Service for her work on the New Era Philanthropy case, as well as two additional U.S. Attorney Awards for her work on an international advance fee scam, and a business to business telemarketing fraud. Toward the end of her FBI career, Jerri Williams was appointed as the spokesperson for the Philadelphia Division of the FBI, taking on the responsibility of educating and informing the media and public about the Bureau. Post-FBI retirement, Jerri served as the spokesperson and Director of Media Relations for SEPTA, Philadelphia’s public transportation provider. Both positions often placed her in the spotlight in front of local and national news media. Jerri Williams is the author of two crime novels. Her recently published novel, Greedy Givers, was inspired by the Foundation of New Era Philanthropy investigation discussed in this episode. (I'm interviewed by Deana Marie, host of Twisted Philly Podcast. Thanks, Deana!)   Join my reader team and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies. Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, author and podcaster, attempts to relive her glory days by writing crime fiction about greed and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review, a true crime/history podcast. Her novels—Pay To Play and Greedy Givers—inspired by actual true crime FBI cases and featuring temptation, corruption, and redemption, are available at amazon.com. 

Retired agent Bill Grace served more than 33 years with the FBI. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, he reviews the “Wolf Ticket” investigation where 13 Philadelphia Roofers Union Local 30 officials were convicted of racketeering, extortion, and bribery. The case uncovered numerous ties between union leaders, organized crime, and public officials. The key to the successful investigation was the surreptitious recording devices installed in the union hall that secretly taped conversations between union leaders and others. Prior to his transfer to the Philadelphia Division, where he worked Labor Racketeering and Corruption cases in Philadelphia and South Jersey, Bill Grace was assigned to the Bureau’s Baltimore and New Haven Offices. He currently continues to work for the FBI as a contract Asset Forfeiture Investigator.

Retired agent John Terry served 25 years with the FBI. After a short stint in the Richmond Division, John was assigned to the Philadelphia Division where he developed an expertise in working International White Collar Crime investigations involving sophisticated schemes conducted by organized crime groups from eastern Europe. After a few years he was moved to the Organized Crime Squad where he investigated the Philadelphia mob. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, John Terry reviews his investigation of Ralph Natale, the first sitting mob boss ever to cooperate with and testify for the FBI. John also talks about his relationship with informant Ron Previte, also known as the “Fat Rat.” John Terry was later promoted to supervise the Organized Crime Squad. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, John Terry was appointed as the FBI's On-Scene Commander at the Baghdad International Airport in Baghdad, Iraq, where he managed  25 task force investigators from various federal agencies conducting counter-terrorism and terrorist financing investigations. Later in his Bureau career, John served as the program manager responsible for covert operations utilizing all aspects of physical security to include locks, alarms, and video surveillance systems in support of counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence and criminal investigations throughout the United States. Currently, John Terry is employed as the Global Manager of Compliance Investigations for Ingersoll Rand. 

Retired agent Mike Leyden served 26 years with the FBI. Leyden, who has a law degree from Villanova University, was assigned to the Jacksonville Division, Pensacola Residency Agency and the Detroit Division, where he worked bank robberies, kidnappings, and fugitive matters. When transferred to the Philadelphia Division, Leyden helped set up and was the supervisor of the Special Operations Group based on a concept initially established in the Detroit Division. He was later appointed as the supervisor of the Newtown Square Resident Agency. To avoid an unwanted transfer to FBIHQ, Leyden stepped down and was placed on the Organized Crime Squad to work cases targeting the Philly mob. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Leyden is interviewed about an extortion case that resulted in the conviction of Nicodemo Scarfo Sr., Philadelphia City Councilman Leland Beloff, and Beloff's administrative assistant, Robert Rego for attempting to extort $1 million from Willard Rouse, a Philadelphia developer. During the investigation, two "made men," Nicholas Caramandi and Thomas DelGiorno, became government witnesses and their testimony eventually led to indictment and conviction of entire hierarchy of the Scarfo Family. After retirement, Mike Leyden became the Vice President of Corporate Security and Surveillance for Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Currently, he still occasionally accepts private investigation assignments.

Retired agent Doug Hess served with the FBI for nearly 21 years. He was assigned for a short time to a satellite office out of the Tampa Division, but spent most of his career in the Philadelphia Division. As a licensed pilot, Hess was initially assigned to the surveillance squad, Special Operations Group (SOG). Later, he returned to working his own cases on a squad handling major theft and interstate transportation of stolen property crimes.  In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Hess is interviewed about his investigation of a scheme conducted to defraud 150 coin dealers and collectors, known as numismatists, of $1 million in gold coins. During the investigation, Hess discovered a second scheme involving lead filled bars of silver that potentially could have been damaging to the precious metals industry. For his efforts in these matters, Hess received the Sol Kaplan Award from the Professional Numismatists Guild.

In this special episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Special Agents Greg Branch and Bill Toland are interviewed about the qualifications and requirements needed to become a special agent with the FBI. Greg joined the FBI in 1995 and has been assigned to squads handling reactive matters, such as drugs and bank robberies and to white collar crime investigations. For the past seven years, he has been task with recruiting efforts and is the Applicant Coordinator responsible for managing the special agent hiring program in the Philadelphia Division. Bill, a recent graduate of the FBI Academy, is also based in the Philadelphia Division where he is on a Cyber Squad. They provide a thorough and personal review of the FBI Special Agent hiring program and what it's like to train at the FBI Academy. I encourage all listeners interested in joining the FBI to apply, especially women and minorities. All potential FBI Special Agent candidates must start the application process online at FBIJobs.gov.

Renee's guest is Gary Tuggle, special agent in charge, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Philadelphia Division. Renee catches up with Agent Tuggle to talk about the portals of heroin into the U.S., the DEA's new strategy in addressing heroin trafficking and use, and the rise of the highly-potent opioid fentanyl that's claiming more lives and endangering law enforcement.

Renee's guest is Gary Tuggle, special agent in charge, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Philadelphia Division. Renee catches up with Agent Tuggle to talk about the portals of heroin into the U.S., the DEA's new strategy in addressing heroin trafficking and use, and the rise of the highly-potent opioid fentanyl that's claiming more lives and endangering law enforcement.

Retired agent Sam Smemo served 15 and a half years with the FBI and ten and a half years with the United States Marshals Service, for a total of 26 years in federal law enforcement. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Sam Smemo is interviewed about how witnessing the devastation of 9/11, compelled him to transition from fighting the war on drugs to joining the war on terror. After hunting dangerous fugitives during the early part of his career, once onboard with the FBI, Sam worked drug cases while assigned to the Philadelphia Division. He talks about working on a drug case that inadvertently resulted in the exoneration and release from jail of an innocent man wrongly accused of shooting a child during a drive by shooting. Identifying and bringing the real culprit to justice was a highlight of his career. But after 9/11, Sam requested to be transferred to work terrorism cases. He tells us about working on an extraterritorial case wherein the FBI and the American government desperately attempted to locate and rescue a U.S. citizen kidnapped in Saudi Arabia. Tragically, the businessman was executed by an Al Qaeda terrorist organization operating in the Arabian Peninsula.

Father Mike is Director Office of Community Relations Catholic Archdiocese of Camden NJ, and the founder of Discovery House Ministries. In 2013, The Philadelphia Division of the FBI honored Monsignor Michael T. Mannion for his efforts to educate youth about substance abuse and violence and for his assistance to the local FBI's community outreach program. Working with the U.S. Marshals Service, Father Mike assisted with the organization's Fugitive Safe Surrender Program. The successful program encouraged the city's most violent predators to surrender to Father Mike due to his collaborative efforts with law enforcement. Father often volunteers as a chaplain to both the FBI Philadelphia Division but also to many community and law enforcement organizations. He supports the division's youth and employee assistance programs, providing information on substance abuse, suicide prevention, grief, addiction, and strategic urban community leadership. Learn more about Father Mike in today's show!

Retired agent Bob Bazin served in the FBI for 28 years. He spent most of his career working property crimes cases and developed a specialized interest in art crime. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Bob Bazin is interviewed about studying at the Barnes Foundation and investigating and recovering stolen art from all over the world while assigned to the Philadelphia Division. He also reviews the case he worked with the Philadelphia Police Department of the armed robbery by gunpoint from the Rodin museum of the priceless sculpture—Man with a Broken Nose.

Retired Supervisory Special Agent Ron Nolan served in the FBI for 21 years. Ron spent the early part of his career in the Philadelphia Division as a member of the SWAT Team, working violent crime, and as the Criminal Informant Coordinator. Later Ron was reassigned to the Newark Division where he supervised a Violent Crimes and Fugitive Taskforce and the Evidence Response Team. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, he is interviewed about several cases investigated during the time he served as the Legal Attaché in Lagos, Nigeria - the investigation of the death of a teenage girl from New Jersey who dies while on a school trip in Ghana and the frequent kidnapping of American oil and utility workers in Nigeria. During his four years in the LEGAT Lagos position, Ron represented the FBI and the Department of Justice on matters involving eight African countries. He also served on Director Mueller’s LEGAT Advisory Committee representing all 56 countries on the continent of Africa.

Retired Special Agent Jeff Covington served in the FBI for 22 years. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Jeff is interviewed about his assignment on a Violent Crimes Squad and two shoot outs he was involved in while in the Kansas City Division. Jeff also reviews how, later in his career when assigned to the Fugitive Task Force in the Philadelphia Division, he participated in tracking two of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted fugitives. Andrew Cunanan murdered five men, including one in Pennsville, New Jersey and fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami. Joseph Martin Luther Gardner raped and murdered a woman in Savannah, Georgia before being located and captured in Philadelphia.