Serial Killer, Pig Farm, And Police Grit

A chance conversation set Jennifer Hyland on a path she never planned: from late‑20s recruit to deputy chief overseeing major crime, patrol, and the kind of cases that haunt even seasoned investigators. What she learned along the way isn’t the hero myth. It’s a set of grounded habits—judgment, restraint, and relentless investigation—that actually keep people safe and put predators behind bars. We start with the early years: the culture shock of patrol, the pressure to “prove” yourself, and t...