Over the Wall

From the Dangerous Streets of NYC…Through the Birth of Counterterrorism and Beyond

By: Kevin M. Hallinan, Rob Travalino - contributor

Narrated by: Steve Marvel

From his hardscrabble NYC upbringing, through the NYPD ranks, to command of America's first ever joint task force on terrorism alongside the FBI, Kevin M. Hallinan lived a lot of history. From beat cop to detective, Hallinan maneuvered through some of America's most volatile decades and saw from the inside the tenuous gray line between law and order.

Early in his career, Hallinan became embroiled in deadly mob cases, which pulled him under the scrutiny of the feared and historic Knapp Commission on police corruption. In extreme danger and under pressure, he persevered and kept his integrity intact. Higher-ups took notice and brought him into the chief of detectives' office where he helped reorganize robbery squads and create innovative and responsive new police initiatives. One such effort helped bring awareness and sensitivity to sexual assault investigations and contributed to the creation of the revolutionary Special Victims Unit. And that was only the beginning.

His fascinating inside look at a life in law enforcement spans layers of history, explores evolutions in national security, and features game-changing heroes and eye-opening innovations. Kevin M. Hallinan's memoir is at once informative, thrilling, entertaining—and perhaps most of all, truly inspiring.

©2022 Kevin M. Hallinan with Rob Travalino (P)2022 Kalorama

The details of organized terrorist networks

This mans storied career in law enforcement is a fascinating look behind the scenes of organized terrorist.
His undercover work placed him in grave danger not only from the bad guys but also from those looking to make a name for themselves within the NYPD.
This book and its telling, would translate into a very exciting movie to say the least.
There is much to be thankful for, Men like him make us a much safer society.

Amazing story with a special message

Kevin’s thoughtful detailing of the progressive growth of Terrorism and his lessons on leadership are far too valuable to ignore. A required reading for all public servants and politicians.