Kevin O'Leary
Author of Where The Evidence Takes Us
A former senior detective at New Scotland Yard, he served as the operational commander for crime and intelligence during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, led Scotland Yard’s Covert Operations Unit, excelled as a hostage and crisis negotiator and spearheaded a team combating serious and organised crime, implementing modern practices and driving change.
As the director of RED Leadership in London, he now designs and delivers immersive leadership development events around the world and serves as the series consultant for acclaimed UK TV shows, including Hunted, Celebrity Hunted and The Heist.
A Memoir of a Scotland Yard Detective
Broadwater Farm 1985
Read a police officer's frontline account of what happened during the UKs worst riot of the period.
The London Nail Bomber
Among the first to reach the scene of a bloody and horrific hate fuelled attack on innocent Londoners, this tragic story follows the fate of one of the victims
Undercover
As the unit chief of Scotland Yard's Undercover operations, the book describes the highs and lows of leading a team of heroes.
Told over a period of public service spanning thirty years, this compelling true story unravels the nuts and bolts of policing London, providing an insider’s perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and transformations that shaped an era.
Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding narratives of high-profile cases, including the intensity of the Broadwater Farm riots, the relentless pursuit of serial murderers, the cloak-and-dagger world of undercover operations, and the delicate art of negotiations during harrowing kidnappings. With a detective’s keen eye for detail, O’Leary deftly weaves together the intricate threads of investigations, offering readers a front-row seat to the pulse-quickening realities of policing.
This raw and unfiltered account provides an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a seasoned detective, inviting readers to traverse the highs and lows, the victories and defeats, and the evolution of policing in one of the world’s most iconic cities.
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Broadwater Farm 1985
Read a police officer's frontline account of what happened during the UKs worst riot of the period.
The London Nail Bomber
Among the first to reach the scene of a bloody and horrific hate fuelled attack on innocent Londoners, this tragic story follows the fate of one of the victims
Serial Killer
A routine day in the CID office, checking missing person reports turns into the search for a serial killer.
Decoy
Standing in harm's way, these unsung heroes of police work deserve their stories to be told.
Child Kidnap
My role as the negotiator in the high stakes kidnap of a 10 year old boy.
London 2012
The greatest show on Earth came to London in 2012. Find out what happened behind the scenes.
Notting Hill Carnival
A million people gather in a small area of west London to celebrate, but it's not without challenges.
Mirror, Signal, Swerve!
Kevin O'Leary looks back on his
near disaster behind the wheel on his first day as a highly
trained advanced driver.
