“You can’t blow the whistle when every institution designed to uphold integrity consistently turns a blind eye.”
ABOUT L.P. Smith
Writing about real-life crime and corruption wasn’t a career he envisioned—it was a necessity born from witnessing years of unchecked abuses by politically connected individuals and elected officials. Frustrated by blatant double standards, he stepped forward to shine a light on the corruption that most dare not challenge. Smith isn’t your typical true crime author. In fact, writing was never on his bucket list. His career path was set early when, as a young boy, he dreamed of becoming a Massachusetts State Trooper—a goal he proudly achieved. Following his honorable service in the United States Air Force, Smith earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and a master’s degree from Western New England University. During his distinguished career as a Trooper, he served on Homeland Security’s Document Benefit Fraud Task Force and as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration, where he completed their comprehensive 40-hour Money Laundering Investigation Seminar. His expertise expanded further as he became a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
Smith’s leap into authorship was driven not by literary ambition but by a sense of duty and justice. Tired of witnessing powerful, politically connected figures evade accountability, he decided enough was enough. With integrity, honor, and ethics as his compass, Smith wrote his debut true crime book, Six Degrees of Corruption – The Fleecing of a City, now available for pre-sale. This groundbreaking exposé isn’t merely compelling; it promises to challenge your beliefs about justice and accountability.
Beyond writing, Smith continues his mission to expose and examine corruption through the podcast Bribes, Lies & Alibis. He also leads The STIRM Group, which brings together expertise in security, investigations, and risk management with decades of law enforcement and military experience. The firm helps clients counter modern challenges by developing strategies to protect their interests and ensure long-term success.
Often asked if he’s a whistleblower, Smith responds candidly, “You can’t blow the whistle when every institution designed to uphold integrity consistently turns a blind eye.” His extensive experience with systemic failures across various agencies—including the Inspector General, Attorney General’s Office, Ethics Commission, Civil Service Commission, Essex County District Attorney’s Office, Department of Justice, FBI Public Corruption Unit, Municipal Police Training Committee, POST, City Councilors, Governor’s office, and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination—strengthens his resolve.
Smith’s guiding principle is vividly captured in a tattoo on his wrist: “Courage to do the right thing, wisdom to know what the right thing is, and strength to follow through, because doing the right thing is rarely easy.”
Through his writing, Smith aims to inspire readers to uphold integrity, question corruption, and demand true justice, reaffirming the values he’s lived by throughout his life.
“You can’t blow the whistle when every institution designed to uphold integrity consistently turns a blind eye.”
ABOUT L.P. Smith
Writing about real-life crime and corruption wasn’t a career he envisioned—it was a necessity born from witnessing years of unchecked abuses by politically connected individuals and elected officials. Frustrated by blatant double standards, he stepped forward to shine a light on the corruption that most dare not challenge. Smith isn’t your typical true crime author. In fact, writing was never on his bucket list. His career path was set early when, as a young boy, he dreamed of becoming a Massachusetts State Trooper—a goal he proudly achieved. Following his honorable service in the United States Air Force, Smith earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and a master’s degree from Western New England University. During his distinguished career as a Trooper, he served on Homeland Security’s Document Benefit Fraud Task Force and as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration, where he completed their comprehensive 40-hour Money Laundering Investigation Seminar. His expertise expanded further as he became a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
Smith’s leap into authorship was driven not by literary ambition but by a sense of duty and justice. Tired of witnessing powerful, politically connected figures evade accountability, he decided enough was enough. With integrity, honor, and ethics as his compass, Smith wrote his debut true crime book, Six Degrees of Corruption – The Fleecing of a City, now available for pre-sale. This groundbreaking exposé isn’t merely compelling; it promises to challenge your beliefs about justice and accountability.
Beyond writing, Smith continues his mission to expose and examine corruption through the podcast Bribes, Lies & Alibis. He also leads The STIRM Group, which brings together expertise in security, investigations, and risk management with decades of law enforcement and military experience. The firm helps clients counter modern challenges by developing strategies to protect their interests and ensure long-term success.
Often asked if he’s a whistleblower, Smith responds candidly, “You can’t blow the whistle when every institution designed to uphold integrity consistently turns a blind eye.” His extensive experience with systemic failures across various agencies—including the Inspector General, Attorney General’s Office, Ethics Commission, Civil Service Commission, Essex County District Attorney’s Office, Department of Justice, FBI Public Corruption Unit, Municipal Police Training Committee, POST, City Councilors, Governor’s office, and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination—strengthens his resolve.
Smith’s guiding principle is vividly captured in a tattoo on his wrist: “Courage to do the right thing, wisdom to know what the right thing is, and strength to follow through, because doing the right thing is rarely easy.”
Through his writing, Smith aims to inspire readers to uphold integrity, question corruption, and demand true justice, reaffirming the values he’s lived by throughout his life.