#616 - Retired Boston Detective
Summary
Retired Boston Police Detective Kara Connolly shares vivid accounts from her 31-year career, including harrowing cases from patrol, detective work, and the Human Trafficking Unit. She discusses the evolution of policing, the impact of political leadership on crime prosecution, and the challenges of balancing a demanding job with family life. Connolly offers a raw, unfiltered look into the realities faced by law enforcement.Episode description
Kara Connolly is a former detective and police officer who recently retired following a 30+ year career in the Boston area. After her time as a patrolwoman she transferred to the Human Trafficking Division where she worked undercover.
Kara joins Theo to talk about some of her most unique cases as a detective, going undercover on Backpage to target sex-buyers, and her thoughts on why crime enforcement has softened in recent years.
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