NYPD In Afghanistan, School Threat They Stopped Before The Attack. During the Afghanistan War, a few New York reporters were kidnapped. As a member of the NYPD, he was deployed to Afghanistan to locate and help rescue a reporter. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest episodes and news. Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith is our guest. He doesn't share details about the identity of the kidnapped reporter or the tactical aspects of the rescue, but he does provide insights into the differences between being a police officer in NYC and operating in Afghanistan. From daily routines to discussing his three-month deployment in a war zone with his family, Tom offers a vivid picture. He also talks about developing and working with a source who was a significant supplier of heroin. NYPD In Afghanistan, School Threat They Stopped Before The Attack. Very few American police officers were assigned to war zones by their departments. Tom Smith, our guest, was one of them. According to the agencies, hundreds of NYPD and FDNY employees were on leave from their city jobs to serve in the military. These first responders had diverse assignments, from protecting critical infrastructure like bridges and tunnels to being deployed overseas for combat or training missions. Many people may not be aware that thousands of first responders are also military service members. The NYPD alone had over 1,212 employees active in the reserves or National Guard, who could be called to overseas duty at any time.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest and other social media platforms.  Tom Smith is a retired 2nd Grade Detective from the NYPD, having served in numerous units such as Bronx Narcotics, Bronx Gang Unit, 52 Pct Robbery Squad, and the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. While assigned to the JTTF for 17 years, Tom traveled to 18 countries coordinating international terrorism cases. He was deployed to Afghanistan for three months running a kidnapping case that ended with the hostage being rescued. Tom is currently the President of his own private investigation company, TNR Investigations. He also guest lectures at Dominican University and is involved in their internship program. Available as a free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. While assigned to the FBI Task Force, Tom and his team were notified about potential threats of a school shooter in New York State. He was shocked to find out that the threat was to a school in the town where he lived, and that the school was the same one some of his children attended. Further investigation revealed that the threat was real, and the suspect had a hit list including people he knew. Thankfully, through great investigative teamwork, they were able to arrest the shooter before the attack and save many lives. NYPD In Afghanistan, School Threat They Stopped Before The Attack. A school shooting is an armed attack at an educational institution, such as a primary school, secondary school, high school, or university, involving the use of a firearm. Many school shootings are also categorized as mass shootings due to multiple casualties. The phenomenon is most widespread in the United States, which has the highest number of school-related shootings, although school shootings have taken place elsewhere in the world. Studies indicate factors behind school shootings include easy access to firearms, family dysfunction, lack of family supervision, and mental illness among many other psychological issues. Among the top motives of attackers were bullying/persecution/threatened (75%) and revenge (61%), while 54% reported having numerous reasons. Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. After retiring from the NYPD, Tom and his partner started The Gold Shields Podcast, a show where they bring you the most compelling true crime stories shared by the d