Today, we are interviewing a retired NYPD detective Tom Smith. He shares insights from his law enforcement career, including his work with the Joint Terrorism Task Force and narcotics. Tom highlights the challenges of managing CIs and recounts experiences in Afghanistan. He also discusses a case where he helped prevent a school shooting and emphasizes the importance of situational awareness. We also talk about about his podcast, Gold Shields, where you can learn more about his experiences and insights. Tom's Podcast: https://thegoldshieldshow.com/ For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron! Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime. Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us! Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise! Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today! Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics! Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products. Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrime Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=en Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=en Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/ Clink Clink 🥂 Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: acorns.com/clink * Check out Beverly Hills MD: beverlyhillsmd.com/CLINK * Check out Cookunity: cookunity.com/CLINK * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CLINK for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out Hero Bread and use my code CLINK for a great deal: www.hero.co * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping at gobble.com/TRUECRIME! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy