Detective Tony Godwin hosts "Predator Hunters" on A&E. He's a former MP, and for over 33 years (and currently) a Garland, TX police officer and criminal investigator (frequently partnering with various federal agencies) who leads operations (including some of the stings you hear about with law enforcement pretending to be a child online and interacting with a potential predator.) He's been inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.
The new A+E series Predator Hunters follows 30-year veteran investigator Detective Tony Godwin and his team within the North Texas-based Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force as they uncover online exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice before they harm any children. The series provides first-hand access to real investigations as Godwin—who has partnered with the FBI, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Secret Service—opens his case files for the first time.
Each episode follows three investigations from the first digital clue through undercover online conversations and coordinated law enforcement operations, culminating in dramatic takedowns and arrests. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen chat logs, raw bodycam footage, and in-depth police interviews, the series reveals how predators operate and the relentless work required to stop them. A recognized expert in the field, Godwin assists law enforcement agencies nationwide, leading to the removal of hundreds of predators from the streets and out of the shadows.
Tony Godwin bio: DETECTIVE TONY GODWIN
Predator Hunters press release: PREDATOR HUNTERS PRESS RELEASE