Over the Wall

From his hardscrabble NYC upbringing to command of America's first ever joint task force on terrorism alongside the FBI, Kevin M. Hallinan lived a lot of history. Hallinan maneuvered through some of America's most volatile...Early in his career, Hallinan became embroiled in deadly mob cases, which pulled him under the scrutiny of the feared Knapp Commission on police corruption. In extreme danger and under pressure, he persevered 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 Special Victims Unit. As the 80s unfolded...Hallinan relied on the mentoring of a growing network of law enforcement notables. It was compiling this amazing human network that made him the perfect choice to help pull together and lead the pioneering FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. The JTTF would go on to create many of the counterterrorism tools and tactics that keep America safe. After retiring from law enforcement, Hallinan began a new chapter as Executive Director of Security and Facilities Management for Major League Baseball. 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.