This week on Hibernian Radio, host Paddy Houlihan welcomes Patrick J. McGee, retired First Deputy Superintendent of Police for the Cicero Police Department and longtime member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police. Over the course of a 40-year career, McGee trained more than 7,000 recruits and 12,000 in-service officers, helping shape generations of law enforcement professionals across Illinois. Pat shares stories from his early days growing up in Chicago’s Our Lady of Angels parish, his multicultural roots, and the family influences that led him toward public service. He recalls career milestones including guarding John Wayne Gacy’s house and developing a defensive tactics system still in use today, while reflecting on the changes he has witnessed in policing since the 1970s. Throughout the conversation, McGee emphasizes the lasting importance of empathy, communication, and confidence in the field. He discusses how modern officers can balance ethical conduct with the realities of today’s challenges and why proper training remains the foundation of effective police work. Paddy and Pat close the episode with advice for young officers, reflections on leadership, and a shared appreciation for faith, family, and service in the Irish-American tradition.

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