Patrick O'Donnell
About the Job
Patrick O’Donnell (White Man, 47) From: Staten Island Profession: NYPD Detective Backstory: Patrick’s been on the force for over 20 years and has seen the city change in ways that make him nostalgic. He bonded with his teenage daughter over Knicks games—it’s their safe space. But he’s currently under review for a complaint involving excessive force, and he’s torn between pride and accountability. Conflict: Wrestling with how he’s viewed as a cop in modern NYC while trying to stay a good father. Energy: Gruff exterior, surprisingly tender insights, Queens-born accent even though he moved to Staten Island.