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Dr. McGee recalls childhood inspiration, the Marines and the family that made him feel valued.
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Dr. James P. McGee: Inside the Orioles, FBI Profiling & a Remarkable Career
Eight Orioles seasons. A World Series ring. Psychological profiling for the FBI’s Unabomber investigation. Dr. McGee shares the story behind a remarkable career.
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Psychology · law enforcement · sport
Dr. James P. McGeePsychologist · former Orioles team psychologist
Inside the Interview
- Matt introduces McGee’s Orioles work and World Series ring before a much wider conversation.
- How engineering, military service, and psychology shaped his path.
- His first negotiation exercise at the FBI Academy.
- What counseling and crisis negotiation can share: listening to the problem first.
- Why mentors and helping patients remained important throughout his work.
Meet the Guest
Dr. James P. McGee
Dr. James P. McGee’s psychology career took him from Sheppard Pratt to police departments, professional baseball and nationally significant investigations. He was director of psychology and of law-enforcement and forensic services at Sheppard Pratt. He served more than 15 years as chief psychologist for the Baltimore County Police Department and directed psychological-service programs for the Maryland and Delaware state police.
More about Dr. James P. McGee
For eight years, McGee was the Baltimore Orioles’ team psychologist. His contribution to the club’s championship season earned him a World Series ring. His work also included counseling Olympic gold medalists.
McGee contributed psychological profiling to the FBI’s Unabomber investigation; portions of the profile he submitted were used in related search warrants. After Hurricane Katrina, he supported New Orleans police officers coping with the disaster.
In this conversation with Matt Rhine, McGee looks back on his path through engineering, the Marines and psychology; mentors at Sheppard Pratt and Baltimore County Police; and the satisfaction he found in helping patients. He also recounts negotiation training at the FBI Academy.
Historical career source: Congressional Record, October 18, 2005, E2106 ↗
- 15+ yearsChief psychologist, Baltimore County Police
- 8 yearsBaltimore Orioles team psychologist
- World Series ringRecognized for his Orioles contribution
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