James Thomas Bodnar was born August 17, 1964 in New Hyde Park, New York, USA. He is known for his work as a Police Technical Advisor on The Blacklist (2013), Royal Pains (2013), Ironside (Pilot), Animal Rescue (2013), Golden Boy (2012) and Unforgettable (2011). Retired as a 2nd grade Detective after 23 years of service with the N.Y.C. Police Department’s elite Brooklyn North Homicide Task Force. Prior assignments include Patrol Service Bureau PBBN 90 Pct. Anti-Crime, Narcotics, RAM, 90 PDU, Brooklyn North Homicide Squad.