Police Off The Cuff

Maria (Maki) Haberfeld is a Professor of Police Science, in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. She was born in Poland and immigrated to Israel as a teenager. She served in the Israel Defense Forces in a counter-terrorist unit and left the army at the rank of a sergeant. Prior to coming to John Jay she served in the Israel National Police and left the force at the rank of lieutenant. She also worked as a special consultant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the New York Field Office. She has conducted research in the areas of public and private law enforcement, integrity, and white-collar crime in the United States, Eastern and Western Europe and Israel. In addition to her research, she has also provided leadership training to a number of police agencies. Since 2001 she has been involved in developing, coordinating and teaching in a special educational program at John Jay for the New York City Police Department. Her recent publications include: Critical Issues in Police Training (2002), Contours of Police Integrity(co-editor, 2003), the International Volume of Sage’s Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement (volume editor, 2004), Police Leadership (2005), Enhancing Police Integrity (co-author, 2006), and Comparative Policing: The Struggle for Democratization (co-editor, 2007). Her latest works include three books on terrorism related issues: A New Understanding of Terrorism (co-editor, 2009), Modern Piracy and Maritime Terrorism (co-editor, 2009), Terrorism Within Comparative International Context (co-author, 2009), Russian Organized Corruption Networks and their International Trajectories (co-authored, 2011), Critical Issues in Police Training (2011), Police Organization and Training: Innovations in Research and Practice (co-edited, 2011) and Police Leadership: Organizational and Managerial Decision Making Process (2012), Policing Muslim Communities (co-authored, 2012), Match-Fixing in International Sports (co-edited, 2013), Introduction to Policing: the Pillar of Democracy(co-authored, 2014) and Measuring Police Integrity across the World (co-edited, 2015).

Maria (Maki) Haberfeld is a Professor of Police Science, in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. She was born in Poland and immigrated to Israel as a teenager. She served in the Israel Defense Forces in a counter-terrorist unit and left the army at the rank of a sergeant. Prior to coming to John Jay she served in the Israel National Police and left the force at the rank of lieutenant. She also worked as a special consultant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the New York Field Office. She has conducted research in the areas of public and private law enforcement, integrity, and white-collar crime in the United States, Eastern and Western Europe and Israel. In addition to her research, she has also provided leadership training to a number of police agencies. Since 2001 she has been involved in developing, coordinating and teaching in a special educational program at John Jay for the New York City Police Department. Her recent publications include: Critical Issues in Police Training (2002), Contours of Police Integrity(co-editor, 2003), the International Volume of Sage’s Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement (volume editor, 2004), Police Leadership (2005), Enhancing Police Integrity (co-author, 2006), and Comparative Policing: The Struggle for Democratization (co-editor, 2007). Her latest works include three books on terrorism related issues: A New Understanding of Terrorism (co-editor, 2009), Modern Piracy and Maritime Terrorism (co-editor, 2009), Terrorism Within Comparative International Context (co-author, 2009), Russian Organized Corruption Networks and their International Trajectories (co-authored, 2011), Critical Issues in Police Training (2011), Police Organization and Training: Innovations in Research and Practice (co-edited, 2011) and Police Leadership: Organizational and Managerial Decision Making Process (2012), Policing Muslim Communities (co-authored, 2012), Match-Fixing in International Sports (co-edited, 2013), Introduction to Policing: the Pillar of Democracy(co-authored, 2014) and Measuring Police Integrity across the World (co-edited, 2015).

Served twenty years in Law Enforcement, but only eleven of those years were assigned to the "streets" of the of NYC. The rest of those years were prior non active law enforcement, physical injury  and personal commitments/hardships which kept him off the streets. During those eleven years on the street, Walter made just short of 1,200 arrests and assisted approximately 3,000 additional arrests. Notable arrests/seizures: 130 loaded firearms, (including several machine-guns), $200,000 United States Currency, hundreds of pounds of marijuana, cocaine, crack and heroin. Involved in 5 shootings, made 5 bribery arrests, (one of which netter over $100,000). Please note the average Cop is required a target of making 2 arrests a year, Walter averaged over 100 a year. The average Cop has between 2 and 5 medals after 20 years, Walter retired with just short of 200 medals, making him the "most decorated at the rank of Police Officer" in the history of the New York City Police Department. Awards: 1    Exceptional Merit 8    Commendations 32   Meritorious Police Duty 147  Excellent Police Duty 1994 Unit Citation 1998 Unit Citation 2005 Unit Citation 2004 American Police Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award 2004 NYPD Commissioners Certificate of Excellence Award 2003 Citation of Merit Bronx Borough Presidents Office 2003 Bronx County Officer of the Year Award 1999 NYPD 46th Precinct Cop of the Month 1995 NYPD 46th Precinct Cop of the Month 1991 Inducted into the NYPD Honor Legion 1991 Patrolman's Benevolent Association Cop of the Month 1991 New York City & Westchester County Shields Cop of the Month 1990 NYPD 46th Precinct Cop of the Month Currently work in executive protection, (Movie, TV, Broadway, political  etc). Run two web pages dedicated to NYPD Valor, (Beyond the Line of Duty.com and on Facebook NYPD Valor. Highlighting arrests/awards/recues  NYPD Officers.

Served twenty years in Law Enforcement, but only eleven of those years were assigned to the "streets" of the of NYC. The rest of those years were prior non active law enforcement, physical injury  and personal commitments/hardships which kept him off the streets. During those eleven years on the street, Walter made just short of 1,200 arrests and assisted approximately 3,000 additional arrests. Notable arrests/seizures: 130 loaded firearms, (including several machine-guns), $200,000 United States Currency, hundreds of pounds of marijuana, cocaine, crack and heroin. Involved in 5 shootings, made 5 bribery arrests, (one of which netter over $100,000). Please note the average Cop is required a target of making 2 arrests a year, Walter averaged over 100 a year. The average Cop has between 2 and 5 medals after 20 years, Walter retired with just short of 200 medals, making him the "most decorated at the rank of Police Officer" in the history of the New York City Police Department. Awards: 1    Exceptional Merit 8    Commendations 32   Meritorious Police Duty 147  Excellent Police Duty 1994 Unit Citation 1998 Unit Citation 2005 Unit Citation 2004 American Police Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award 2004 NYPD Commissioners Certificate of Excellence Award 2003 Citation of Merit Bronx Borough Presidents Office 2003 Bronx County Officer of the Year Award 1999 NYPD 46th Precinct Cop of the Month 1995 NYPD 46th Precinct Cop of the Month 1991 Inducted into the NYPD Honor Legion 1991 Patrolman's Benevolent Association Cop of the Month 1991 New York City & Westchester County Shields Cop of the Month 1990 NYPD 46th Precinct Cop of the Month Currently work in executive protection, (Movie, TV, Broadway, political  etc). Run two web pages dedicated to NYPD Valor, (Beyond the Line of Duty.com and on Facebook NYPD Valor. Highlighting arrests/awards/recues  NYPD Officers.

Dave Hunt had the good sense to be born on Fort Washington Ave, just north of Inwood in Washington Heights. He was raised in Inwood. Dave entered the food and beverage industry as a student at Fordham University starting at a world famous nightclub in Greenwich Village, “Your Father’s Mustache “. 50 years later, after stints at Jimmy Day’s on West 4thSt. and Pete’s Tavern on Gramercy Park, Dave is the owner of Coogan’s Restaurant in Washington Heights. His partners are Peter Walsh and Tess McDade . Originally Coogan’s was located in the confines of the 34 Precinct but later after the civil disturbances of 1992, the precinct was split and Coogan’s now resides in the confines of the 33 precinct. Coogan’s has long been a centrally located meeting spot for law enforcement especially for NYPD commands in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx. Having hosted many retirement and promotion parties, Dave now drives to and from wearing a Manhattan North sweatshirt emblazoned with a NYPD shield sewn into the shirt with the name Coogan’s where a shield number should be! Dave is a slow driver and has not had to seek a professional courtesy. Dave is a married father of 3 with 2 grandchildren!

Dave Hunt had the good sense to be born on Fort Washington Ave, just north of Inwood in Washington Heights. He was raised in Inwood. Dave entered the food and beverage industry as a student at Fordham University starting at a world famous nightclub in Greenwich Village, “Your Father’s Mustache “. 50 years later, after stints at Jimmy Day’s on West 4thSt. and Pete’s Tavern on Gramercy Park, Dave is the owner of Coogan’s Restaurant in Washington Heights. His partners are Peter Walsh and Tess McDade . Originally Coogan’s was located in the confines of the 34 Precinct but later after the civil disturbances of 1992, the precinct was split and Coogan’s now resides in the confines of the 33 precinct. Coogan’s has long been a centrally located meeting spot for law enforcement especially for NYPD commands in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx. Having hosted many retirement and promotion parties, Dave now drives to and from wearing a Manhattan North sweatshirt emblazoned with a NYPD shield sewn into the shirt with the name Coogan’s where a shield number should be! Dave is a slow driver and has not had to seek a professional courtesy. Dave is a married father of 3 with 2 grandchildren!

Austin Glickman is a 5 year veteran of the New York City Police Department and is currently assigned to the 30th Precinct in West Harlem as a Neighborhood Coordination Officer. In 2017, Austin founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Law Enforcement Officers Weekend, who’s mission is to help the families of injured and fallen law enforcement officers, by providing them with family-friendly weekend getaways.

Detective Mike Hinrichs, grandson of an NYPD Detective, was appointed to the NYPD in July of 1984. After serving as a uniformed patrol officer and then as a plain-clothes anti-crime Officer in Brooklyn’s 67th precinct, he was promoted to Detective in 1994. He was later transferred to the Brooklyn South Homicide squad where he remained for the next 16+ years, solving many high-profile cases. While he was assigned to the Homicide Squad, he was promoted to Detective First Grade, the highest rank for NYPD detectives. Detective Hinrichs was one of the most decorated police officers in NYPD history, receiving over 200 awards/medals/citations, including NYPD’s combat cross (twice) and the Medal of Valor (twice). Detective Hinrichs retired in 2014 after suffering a stroke. Upon his recovery, he continues to serve the NYPD as a volunteer Peer Support Officer and Trauma Counselor. He now splits his time between his home on Long Island and his home in the Adirondack mountains. He has been married to his wife Eileen for 32 years and they have two sons, Matthew, who resides and works in Boston, and Andrew, who is an NYPD Officer in Queens.

Detective Mike Hinrichs, grandson of an NYPD Detective, was appointed to the NYPD in July of 1984. After serving as a uniformed patrol officer and then as a plain-clothes anti-crime Officer in Brooklyn’s 67th precinct, he was promoted to Detective in 1994. He was later transferred to the Brooklyn South Homicide squad where he remained for the next 16+ years, solving many high-profile cases. While he was assigned to the Homicide Squad, he was promoted to Detective First Grade, the highest rank for NYPD detectives. Detective Hinrichs was one of the most decorated police officers in NYPD history, receiving over 200 awards/medals/citations, including NYPD’s combat cross (twice) and the Medal of Valor (twice). Detective Hinrichs retired in 2014 after suffering a stroke. Upon his recovery, he continues to serve the NYPD as a volunteer Peer Support Officer and Trauma Counselor. He now splits his time between his home on Long Island and his home in the Adirondack mountains. He has been married to his wife Eileen for 32 years and they have two sons, Matthew, who resides and works in Boston, and Andrew, who is an NYPD Officer in Queens.

A retired NYPD/FBI Task Force Supervisor, Sergeant Timothy Gansrow was a Medal for Valor recipient and served with distinction during a twenty-year career that took him from a patrolman in Midtown Manhattan to a leader protecting the City from murderers, cartels, the mob, and terrorists. As a 9/11 first responder, he spent months at Ground Zero, where he contracted cancer, lost his partner, but solidified eternal bonds with his colleagues and the New York City community. Serving your fellow man is one of the noblest ways to find life’s fulfillment. Those who choose a path in service to others can obtain their goals through a myriad of career paths. This is especially true for Timothy Gansrow, who combined his passion in law enforcement and his love of teaching baseball. In his youth, he escaped his abusive upbringing and constant uprooting by channeling his energies into his love of athletics and his burning desire to protect those he felt couldn't protect themselves. His passion for baseball earned him an athletic scholarship where he excelled as a player. He left college after his junior year to chase his life long dream of becoming a major league baseball player. When his size and skill set had taken him as a far as he could go and his time as a player had come to an end, he pursued his other life long dream of becoming a New York City Police Officer. Throughout the entirety of his law enforcement career, whether tracking down some of the regions most hardened criminals along with the countless hours spent refining his craft in private security to building his own security firms, he never strayed far from his love of “The Game”. Whether coaching in college or on the streets of the city where he served his community, he could invariably be found mentoring young athletes in the game he loved.  Tim so desperately wanted to share his love of the game with others in hopes that they might have the aspiration to become a better stronger version of their selves. Tim lives in Western North Carolina with his loving and ever supportive wife Tracy of nearly thirty years. Tracy is an accomplished artist and her work can be found throughout entirety of the east coast. Tim and Tracy have three children. Their eldest, Connor, is a 2017 USMA West Point Graduate and is currently a 1st Lieutenant in the Army. He was most recently the recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger School’s Honor Grad. Their son Dylan is a 2018 Academic All-American and is currently a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and pursuing a degree in accounting. Their daughter Kaitlyn is in her sophomore year in Chapel Hill an is actively pursuing her goal of becoming a Neo-natal nurse so that she too, can live a life in service to others.

Brian Bartley, an NYPD Sergeant of the 67th Precinct, discusses his daughter's rare disease and encourages our listeners to support their cause by attending: NYPD Rare Disease Day February 27th, 2020 from 12pm - 3pm

A retired NYPD/FBI Task Force Supervisor, Sergeant Timothy Gansrow was a Medal for Valor recipient and served with distinction during a twenty-year career that took him from a patrolman in Midtown Manhattan to a leader protecting the City from murderers, cartels, the mob, and terrorists. As a 9/11 first responder, he spent months at Ground Zero, where he contracted cancer, lost his partner, but solidified eternal bonds with his colleagues and the New York City community. Serving your fellow man is one of the noblest ways to find life’s fulfillment. Those who choose a path in service to others can obtain their goals through a myriad of career paths. This is especially true for Timothy Gansrow, who combined his passion in law enforcement and his love of teaching baseball. In his youth, he escaped his abusive upbringing and constant uprooting by channeling his energies into his love of athletics and his burning desire to protect those he felt couldn't protect themselves. His passion for baseball earned him an athletic scholarship where he excelled as a player. He left college after his junior year to chase his life long dream of becoming a major league baseball player. When his size and skill set had taken him as a far as he could go and his time as a player had come to an end, he pursued his other life long dream of becoming a New York City Police Officer. Throughout the entirety of his law enforcement career, whether tracking down some of the regions most hardened criminals along with the countless hours spent refining his craft in private security to building his own security firms, he never strayed far from his love of “The Game”. Whether coaching in college or on the streets of the city where he served his community, he could invariably be found mentoring young athletes in the game he loved.  Tim so desperately wanted to share his love of the game with others in hopes that they might have the aspiration to become a better stronger version of their selves. Tim lives in Western North Carolina with his loving and ever supportive wife Tracy of nearly thirty years. Tracy is an accomplished artist and her work can be found throughout entirety of the east coast. Tim and Tracy have three children. Their eldest, Connor, is a 2017 USMA West Point Graduate and is currently a 1st Lieutenant in the Army. He was most recently the recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger School’s Honor Grad. Their son Dylan is a 2018 Academic All-American and is currently a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and pursuing a degree in accounting. Their daughter Kaitlyn is in her sophomore year in Chapel Hill an is actively pursuing her goal of becoming a Neo-natal nurse so that she too, can live a life in service to others.

Loretta Kennedy was hired at JetBlue Airways in 2005 as the Manager Investigations. She was subsequently promoted to Security Director where she served until her retirement in 2019. Her responsibilities included oversight of: Corporate internal and external Security Investigations, the 24x7 Command Center, Security Training, Security Compliance, Airport Security Operations and Threat Assessment and Mitigation. Most notably, Loretta was very involved with and led the development of the corporate Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter policy and training as well as incorporating the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Lightning program where training was conducted to ensure awareness to the crew members on how they can support the efforts to end human trafficking. Loretta was selected to be the airline representative for the Presidents Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking where she worked with other members of the committee to make recommendations for increased awareness opportunities directed toward the transportation industry. Prior to joining JetBlue, Loretta worked for the New York City Police Department for 25 years where she had varied assignments and supervisory designations over the years to include: Detective in the Organized Crime Control Bureau, Manhattan South Training Sergeant, Lieutenant Personnel Officer, Internal Affairs Bureau, and as a Captain served as the Executive Officer, Public Information Division and subsequently finished her career overseeing investigations in Detective Borough Manhattan. Loretta has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Marist College and is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy 190th Session. She currently serves as an Advisor for a non-profit, Cycle for Recovery, whose focus is to provide grants to those in need who are dealing with addiction or mental health issues.

Anthony Botta, an NYPD Transit Detective in Queens, discusses his daughter's rare disease and encourages our listeners to support their cause by attending: NYPD Rare Disease Day February 27th, 2020 from 12pm - 3pm 1 Police Plaza Path New York, NY 10007

Loretta Kennedy was hired at JetBlue Airways in 2005 as the Manager Investigations. She was subsequently promoted to Security Director where she served until her retirement in 2019. Her responsibilities included oversight of: Corporate internal and external Security Investigations, the 24x7 Command Center, Security Training, Security Compliance, Airport Security Operations and Threat Assessment and Mitigation. Most notably, Loretta was very involved with and led the development of the corporate Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter policy and training as well as incorporating the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Lightning program where training was conducted to ensure awareness to the crew members on how they can support the efforts to end human trafficking. Loretta was selected to be the airline representative for the Presidents Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking where she worked with other members of the committee to make recommendations for increased awareness opportunities directed toward the transportation industry. Prior to joining JetBlue, Loretta worked for the New York City Police Department for 25 years where she had varied assignments and supervisory designations over the years to include: Detective in the Organized Crime Control Bureau, Manhattan South Training Sergeant, Lieutenant Personnel Officer, Internal Affairs Bureau, and as a Captain served as the Executive Officer, Public Information Division and subsequently finished her career overseeing investigations in Detective Borough Manhattan. Loretta has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Marist College and is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy 190th Session. She currently serves as an Advisor for a non-profit, Cycle for Recovery, whose focus is to provide grants to those in need who are dealing with addiction or mental health issues.

Christopher Strom is a former US Marine and retired sergeant with the NYPD Intelligence Division. In October 2007, Chris was recruited by the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), a government agency that devised top-secret strategies for combating IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. As the lead tactical debriefing officer, he participated in over 110 combat missions and 91 captures of high-value targets (HVTs) in southern Iraq and performed more than 200 battlefield interrogations.

Christopher Strom is a former US Marine and retired sergeant with the NYPD Intelligence Division. In October 2007, Chris was recruited by the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), a government agency that devised top-secret strategies for combating IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. As the lead tactical debriefing officer, he participated in over 110 combat missions and 91 captures of high-value targets (HVTs) in southern Iraq and performed more than 200 battlefield interrogations.

Vic Hollifield entered the New York City Police Academy in January of 1982.  He did his field training in both the 19th and 23rd precincts before being assigned to the 24th precinct on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.  From there he went to the Patrol Borough Manhattan North Auto Larceny Unit dealing with auto larceny above 59th street.  He was promoted to Sergeant in 1987 and assigned to infamous 30th (The Dirty Thirty) precinct in Harlem.  He went from there to the Street Crime Unit, which is a city-wide Anti-Crime detail. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1997 and served as a Lieutenant in the Emergency Service Unit from 1998 to his retirement in 2002, having worked through the terrorist attacks of the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001 and the aftermath. He received many commendations and medals including the Medal of Valor for his heroism on September 11th.

Vic Hollifield entered the New York City Police Academy in January of 1982.  He did his field training in both the 19th and 23rd precincts before being assigned to the 24th precinct on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.  From there he went to the Patrol Borough Manhattan North Auto Larceny Unit dealing with auto larceny above 59th street.  He was promoted to Sergeant in 1987 and assigned to infamous 30th (The Dirty Thirty) precinct in Harlem.  He went from there to the Street Crime Unit, which is a city-wide Anti-Crime detail. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1997 and served as a Lieutenant in the Emergency Service Unit from 1998 to his retirement in 2002, having worked through the terrorist attacks of the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001 and the aftermath. He received many commendations and medals including the Medal of Valor for his heroism on September 11th.

Michael O’Keefe is a retired 1st Grade Detective from the NYPD. For twenty-four years, he worked in the toughest neighborhoods in New York, specializing in investigating Homicides and other violent crime. He was born and raised on the mean streets described in his fiction. His characters and settings are drawn from the people he encountered there—on both sides of the law. Shot to Pieces is his first novel, published this July. He is presently near completion on two others. He lives on Long Island with his family, where he writes a little, and practices the ancient martial arts of lawn, and swimming pool maintenance—when he is not coaching football. Check out his now book, A Reckoning in Brooklyn at www.michaelokeefeauthor.com

Academy award nominated actor Liam Neeson is a fan of Police off the Cuff.

Edward D. Mullins has been a member of the New York City Police Department since January 1982. On July 1, 2002, he was elected President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association by an overwhelming majority of its members. Early in his career he was assigned to the 13th Precinct on Manhattan’s East Side. After nearly 10 years he was promoted to Detective and assigned to the 10th Precinct in Manhattan’s Chelsea area. Promoted to Sergeant in 1993, he was assigned to the 19th Precinct on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and subsequently transferred to the Detective Bureau in Brooklyn South, where he served in the 67th Precinct Detective Squad, Special Victims Squad, and the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. Mullins learned about labor management as a PBA and SBA delegate in the 13th and 19th Precincts and the Detective Bureau.    In the short time he has been President of the SBA, Mullins has done much to modernize the organization and update its business practices and expectations so that it is empowered to more effectively represent the interests of NYPD sergeants. These innovations reflect his aspiration to serve as an agent of change, while maintaining the integrity and activism that have long come to characterize the New York City police sergeant.

Second half of Edmund Hartnett's interview: Edmund Hartnett was appointed to the NYPD in November of 1979.  He served in numerous commands including NSU #9, the 32nd, 48th, 46th and 24th Precincts as well as the Applicant Processing Division and Manhattan South Narcotics District.  Ed commanded several NYPD units including the Drug Enforcement Task Force, the Quality Assurance Division, the 109th Precinct, Narcotics Borough Bronx and the Intelligence Division.  
 Upon retirement from the NYPD, he served as Police Commissioner of Yonkers, the fourth largest city in New York State, from 2006 through 2011.  After leaving the Yonkers Police Department, Ed then worked with former NYPD Police Commissioner, Bill Bratton, on police consulting projects in Los Angeles, Oakland CA, Detroit and Baltimore.    Ed holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Fordham University, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist College and a Certificate in Police Management from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business.  He is a graduate of the 169th Session of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute and the Executive Leaders Program of the Center for Homeland Defense and Security of the Naval Postgraduate School.    Ed served as President of Brosnan Risk Consultants, a New York based security firm, from 2013 through 2018.  He still provides consulting services to Brosnan as well as several other clients.   Ed and his wife, Grace, have been married since 2004. Ed’s son, Matt, is an NYPD Detective assigned to the Emergency Services Unit. Matt and his wife, Kathy, have two daughters, Ava and Madelyn.

Edmund Hartnett was appointed to the NYPD in November of 1979.  He served in numerous commands including NSU #9, the 32nd, 48th, 46th and 24th Precincts as well as the Applicant Processing Division and Manhattan South Narcotics District.  Ed commanded several NYPD units including the Drug Enforcement Task Force, the Quality Assurance Division, the 109th Precinct, Narcotics Borough Bronx and the Intelligence Division. Upon retirement from the NYPD, he served as Police Commissioner of Yonkers, the fourth largest city in New York State, from 2006 through 2011.  After leaving the Yonkers Police Department, Ed then worked with former NYPD Police Commissioner, Bill Bratton, on police consulting projects in Los Angeles, Oakland CA, Detroit and Baltimore. Ed holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Fordham University, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist College and a Certificate in Police Management from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business.  He is a graduate of the 169th Session of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute and the Executive Leaders Program of the Center for Homeland Defense and Security of the Naval Postgraduate School. Ed served as President of Brosnan Risk Consultants, a New York based security firm, from 2013 through 2018.  He still provides consulting services to Brosnan as well as several other clients. Ed and his wife, Grace, have been married since 2004. Ed’s son, Matt, is an NYPD Detective assigned to the Emergency Services Unit. Matt and his wife, Kathy, have two daughters, Ava and Madelyn.

Barbara Butcher is an expert in medicolegal death investigation and mass fatality management and is currently a consultant for medico-legal death investigation, working with forensic pathologists, attorneys, educators, television producers and mystery writers.She is now writing a book about her most interesting cases. She is the former Chief of Staff and Director of the Forensic Sciences Training Program at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner, where she was responsible for Medicolegal Investigations, Disaster Planning, Fatality Management, WTC 9/11 Victim Recovery, Identifications, Evidence, and Missing Persons. As Deputy Director she coordinated the remains recovery effort after WTC 9/11 and helped manage the response to the crash of Flight 587 that resulted in 265 deaths, and investigated the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. In 2007 she consulted for the World Health Organization in Geneva, working with an international committee of experts to formulate policy and plans for mass casualty/fatality events. Following the 2004 Tsunami, she went to Thailand on behalf of W.H.O. to assist in Victim Identification strategies, and returned to speak on Fatality Management to an international audience convened by the United Nations and W.H.O. In 2011 the Hong Kong government invited her and OCME colleagues to put on a symposium in disaster management for more than 300 officials. As a medicolegal death investigator at OCME, she investigated more than 5500 death scenes and 680 homicides. She created the Forensic Sciences Training Program at OCME, a National Institute of Justice-funded academy for national training on best practices in death investigation.

James Molloy served in the NYPD for 24 years. His last 10 as Detective Squad Commander responsible for thousands of investigations.  His career started in the Transit Police for the first few years before he lateral transferred to the NYPD where he served in a variety of patrol assignments. As a Lt. he went to the Detective Bureau and became a Lieutenant Commander Detective Squad. As Squad Commander he commanded the 24, 19, 7, and 9th Squads.   Jim also volunteers his time with POPPA as a trained Peer Support Officer. He helps NYPD officers in need who call this independent organizations confidential help line. When he was assigned the 19th Squad he began volunteering with a charity that helps children and their families that have come to NYC for treatment for rare pediatric cancers. He now works for the same charity since retiring helping them spread awareness of its mission. Jim lives in Westchester with his two sons. He is also an avid martial artist who enjoys driving his classic Mustang and riding his Harley on a hot day.

James Molloy served in the NYPD for 24 years. His last 10 as Detective Squad Commander responsible for thousands of investigations.  His career started in the Transit Police for the first few years before he lateral transferred to the NYPD where he served in a variety of patrol assignments.   As a Lt. he went to the Detective Bureau and became a Lieutenant Commander Detective Squad. As Squad Commander he commanded the 24, 19, 7, and 9th Squads.   Jim also volunteers his time with POPPA as a trained Peer Support Officer. He helps NYPD officers in need who call this independent organizations confidential help line.   When he was assigned the 19th Squad he began volunteering with a charity that helps children and their families that have come to NYC for treatment for rare pediatric cancers. He now works for the same charity since retiring helping them spread awareness of its mission.   Jim lives in Westchester with his two sons. He is also an avid martial artist who enjoys driving his classic Mustang and riding his Harley on a hot day.

Mr. La Pietra was an NYPD Sergeant and Attorney for more than 20 years. During his time with the NYPD, he gained experience in a variety of roles including prosecutor, managing attorney, providing legislative counsel to the Mayor of New York City. Over the years, he became intimately familiar with all of the relevant paperwork and procedures in criminal defense law. As a result, he is well-respected by other attorneys and he is trusted by other police officers. Mr. La Pietra is also an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast. He moonlights as a bass player in his band called Rattlin, which plays a variety of classic rock. Lastly, he has been married to his sweetheart for the past 29 years and they have 2 grown children. https://excoplawyer.com/ Louis' Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYrp4ZJXhY

Mr. La Pietra was an NYPD Sergeant and Attorney for more than 20 years. During his time with the NYPD, he gained experience in a variety of roles including prosecutor, managing attorney, providing legislative counsel to the Mayor of New York City. Over the years, he became intimately familiar with all of the relevant paperwork and procedures in criminal defense law. As a result, he is well-respected by other attorneys and he is trusted by other police officers. Mr. La Pietra is also an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast. He moonlights as a bass player in his band called Rattlin, which plays a variety of classic rock. Lastly, he has been married to his sweetheart for the past 29 years and they have 2 grown children. https://excoplawyer.com/ Louis' Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYrp4ZJXhY

This week Bill and Mark are joined by Joseph Murray, a retired NYPD officer who became a lawyer through a wild series of events. Here all about it on this episode of Police Off The Cuff. https://jmurray-law.com/about-joe/

This week Bill and Mark are joined by Joseph Murray, a retired NYPD officer who became a lawyer through a wild series of events. Here all about it on this episode of Police Off The Cuff. https://jmurray-law.com/about-joe/

Mark and Bill are joined by some of their most popular guests, Irma Rivera, Michael O'Keefe, Dan Bibb, Pat Porteus, and Scott Wagner. If you haven't yet, please subscribe to the Youtube Channel.

Bill and Mark are joined on location at The Henry Wallburger (Launch 5) historical patrol ship at Shattamuc Yacht club by Michael Carew, a ten-year veteran of the N.Y.P.D. Scuba team. http://www.captainmikesdiving.com/ Special thanks to Greg Porteus for use of the boat!

Bill and Mark are joined on location at The Henry Wallburger (Launch 5) historical patrol ship at Shattamuc Yacht club by Michael Carew, a ten-year veteran of the N.Y.P.D. Scuba team. http://www.captainmikesdiving.com/ Special thanks to Greg Porteus for use of the boat!

Montgomery Delaney is the father of five children. He is also the grandfather of five. He has dedicated his entire professional life to the service and protection of others. Mr. Delaney has served as a United States Marine, and a decorated  New York City Police Officer. For the past 20 years, he has helped many clients to reclaim their lives and receive the justice that they deserved. As an attorney, he is extremely passionate about helping his clients rebuild their lives after they have been seriously injured by car, truck, or motorcycle accidents, by defective products, or have been arrested or otherwise damaged or victimized by others. He is an experienced litigation attorney who will properly prepare your case for trial and,  take on the insurance industry, a corporation, a prosecutor or a municipality on your behalf.

Montgomery Delaney is the father of five children. He is also the grandfather of five. He has dedicated his entire professional life to the service and protection of others. Mr. Delaney has served as a United States Marine, and a decorated  New York City Police Officer. For the past 20 years, he has helped many clients to reclaim their lives and receive the justice that they deserved. As an attorney, he is extremely passionate about helping his clients rebuild their lives after they have been seriously injured by car, truck, or motorcycle accidents, by defective products, or have been arrested or otherwise damaged or victimized by others. He is an experienced litigation attorney who will properly prepare your case for trial and,  take on the insurance industry, a corporation, a prosecutor or a municipality on your behalf.

Miss Homicide is back! Irma Rivera joined the ranks of the NYPD in 1982 at the age of twenty. Rivera-Duffy overcame her own timidity and the daunting streets of New York to establish herself as one of the most capable and respected detectives on the job. Irma made Detective first Grade and now works as a Private Eye.

Miss Homicide is back! Irma Rivera joined the ranks of the NYPD in 1982 at the age of twenty. Rivera-Duffy overcame her own timidity and the daunting streets of New York to establish herself as one of the most capable and respected detectives on the job.  Irma made Detective first Grade and now works as a Private Eye.

John Paolucci completed a diverse and groundbreaking career in the NYPD, spending his final eight (8) years as a supervisor in the Forensic Investigations Division. Four (4) of those years were spent as a Crime Scene Unit supervisor where he was responsible for responding to crime scenes to coordinate and assist in the identification, collection and documentation of all types of forensic evidence. He worked on many high profile cases and generated written synopses or ‘recaps’ that would be presented to executive level managers and often used to disseminate information to the media. From the Crime Scene Unit, he was selected to be the first ever commanding officer of a new unit called the OCME Liaison Unit.  In this position, he would vet all DNA evidence submitted for analysis in the City of New York and was designated as the “One Voice” for the NYPD when outside agencies had any questions about forensic evidence either in the NYPD laboratory or at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for DNA analysis. His efforts drastically reduced DNA analysis turn-around times in New York City, and as a result he was awarded the Unit Citation by the Mayor and Police Commissioner in 2010.  He was also promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2010. John Paolucci reviewed thousands of cases, often examining photos to determine if the forensic evidence that was collected would benefit from analyses other than those requested by the investigators.  He worked with OCME to develop new protocols for documenting DNA evidence, and the entire NYPD’s forensic evidence collection practices were totally revamped based largely on laboratory analysis results that were collated and interpreted by Mr. Paolucci.  In this capacity he trained thousands of NYPD and other federal and local agencies on the probative value of forensic evidence, documenting forensic evidence, and collecting DNA exemplars from suspects. In retirement, John formed Forensics 4 Real Inc. to impart his knowledge and understanding of forensic evidence and crime scene investigations to students of forensics as well as law enforcement first responders and investigators by providing a true to life perspective on how evidence is identified and handled in the field as well as in the laboratory. He also works as an expert witness and has worked on homicide investigations in the states of Kentucky, Texas, South Carolina as well as his native New York State.  John was also hired to travel to Paraguay to exhume a body to collect DNA evidence as part of an international insurance fraud investigation.  Despite interference from the government that almost resulted in his arrest, John was able to conclude that the body buried in Paraguay was not the insured, saving the insurance company over $3 million. (From his consulting site, https://www.forensics4real.com/ )

John Paolucci completed a diverse and groundbreaking career in the NYPD, spending his final eight (8) years as a supervisor in the Forensic Investigations Division. Four (4) of those years were spent as a Crime Scene Unit supervisor where he was responsible for responding to crime scenes to coordinate and assist in the identification, collection and documentation of all types of forensic evidence. He worked on many high profile cases and generated written synopses or ‘recaps’ that would be presented to executive level managers and often used to disseminate information to the media. From the Crime Scene Unit, he was selected to be the first ever commanding officer of a new unit called the OCME Liaison Unit.  In this position, he would vet all DNA evidence submitted for analysis in the City of New York and was designated as the “One Voice” for the NYPD when outside agencies had any questions about forensic evidence either in the NYPD laboratory or at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for DNA analysis. His efforts drastically reduced DNA analysis turn-around times in New York City, and as a result he was awarded the Unit Citation by the Mayor and Police Commissioner in 2010.  He was also promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2010. John Paolucci reviewed thousands of cases, often examining photos to determine if the forensic evidence that was collected would benefit from analyses other than those requested by the investigators.  He worked with OCME to develop new protocols for documenting DNA evidence, and the entire NYPD’s forensic evidence collection practices were totally revamped based largely on laboratory analysis results that were collated and interpreted by Mr. Paolucci.  In this capacity he trained thousands of NYPD and other federal and local agencies on the probative value of forensic evidence, documenting forensic evidence, and collecting DNA exemplars from suspects. In retirement, John formed Forensics 4 Real Inc. to impart his knowledge and understanding of forensic evidence and crime scene investigations to students of forensics as well as law enforcement first responders and investigators by providing a true to life perspective on how evidence is identified and handled in the field as well as in the laboratory. He also works as an expert witness and has worked on homicide investigations in the states of Kentucky, Texas, South Carolina as well as his native New York State.  John was also hired to travel to Paraguay to exhume a body to collect DNA evidence as part of an international insurance fraud investigation.  Despite interference from the government that almost resulted in his arrest, John was able to conclude that the body buried in Paraguay was not the insured, saving the insurance company over $3 million. (From his consulting site, https://www.forensics4real.com/ )

This episode of Police Off The Cuff is the momentous return of Pat Porteus, Retired 1st Grade NYPD detective. He is our first repeat guest for a reason! Pat has great stories, was a great cop, and is hilarious.

This episode of Police Off The Cuff is the momentous return of Pat Porteus, Retired 1st Grade NYPD detective. His is our first repeat guest for a reason! Pat has great stories, was a great cop, and is hilarious.

Scott F. Wagner has more than 39 years experience as a professional investigator, and hostage negotiator, solving criminal cases of murder and narcotics trafficking to civil cases of insurance fraud and property theft. In his 23 years with the New York City Police Department, Scott advanced from a housing project beat cop to detective, earning a promotion into the elite Manhattan North Homicide Squad, as well as the Hostage Negotiation Team. Scott was a first responder to the 1993 WTC bombing, as well as to 9/11. Scott has earned numerous awards and commendations during his law enforcement career. He is regarded as an expert in Hostage Negotiations and at cracking “cold cases”, where the passage of time lessens the chance for justice. In his career, Scott has solved 95% of all his cases while maintaining a 100% conviction rate, - a clearance rate among the highest in the NYPD. He’s also a skilled hostage negotiator, adept at handling emergencies of all types. While a member of the NYPD’s dignitary protection unit and later as a private eye, Scott has guarded and planned security for VIPs ranging from heads of state to “Hip Hop” celebrities. Scott has headed up security operations for one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the City of New York-with assets over $4.5 billion dollars. He’s been featured in documentaries, (Most recently Lifetime channel’s “Faith Under Fire), books and numerous newspaper and magazine articles, TV shows “The Shopping Cart Killer” & Murder by the book with Linda Fairstein, for his work helping to catch a serial killer & rapist who preyed on young girls in East Harlem. Scott has also been sought out and interviewed for several internet magazines in regards to his expertise as a hostage negotiator. Scott has worked as a law enforcement technical advisor on three television shows as well as two novels. 

Scott F. Wagner has more than 39 years experience as a professional investigator, and hostage negotiator, solving criminal cases of murder and narcotics trafficking to civil cases of insurance fraud and property theft. In his 23 years with the New York City Police Department, Scott advanced from a housing project beat cop to detective, earning a promotion into the elite Manhattan North Homicide Squad, as well as the Hostage Negotiation Team. Scott was a first responder to the 1993 WTC bombing, as well as to 9/11. Scott has earned numerous awards and commendations during his law enforcement career. He is regarded as an expert in Hostage Negotiations and at cracking “cold cases”, where the passage of time lessens the chance for justice. In his career, Scott has solved 95% of all his cases while maintaining a 100% conviction rate, - a clearance rate among the highest in the NYPD. He’s also a skilled hostage negotiator, adept at handling emergencies of all types. While a member of the NYPD’s dignitary protection unit and later as a private eye, Scott has guarded and planned security for VIPs ranging from heads of state to “Hip Hop” celebrities. Scott has headed up security operations for one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the City of New York-with assets over $4.5 billion dollars. He’s been featured in documentaries, (Most recently Lifetime channel’s “Faith Under Fire), books and numerous newspaper and magazine articles, TV shows “The Shopping Cart Killer” & Murder by the book with Linda Fairstein, for his work helping to catch a serial killer & rapist who preyed on young girls in East Harlem. Scott has also been sought out and interviewed for several internet magazines in regards to his expertise as a hostage negotiator. Scott has worked as a law enforcement technical advisor on three television shows as well as two novels. 

Eric Reynolds was one of the arresting officers of The Central Park 5. We go deep into his experiences around the case.

Eric Reynolds was one of the arresting officers of The Central Park 5. We go deep into his experiences around the case.

Irma Rivera joined the ranks of the NYPD in 1982 at the age of twenty. Rivera-Duffy overcame her own timidity and the daunting streets of New York to establish herself as one of the most capable and respected detectives on the job.  Irma made Detective first Grade and now works as a Private Eye.

Irma Rivera joined the ranks of the NYPD in 1982 at the age of twenty. Rivera-Duffy overcame her own timidity and the daunting streets of New York to establish herself as one of the most capable and respected detectives on the job.  Irma made Detective first Grade and now works as a Private Eye.

On Part 2 of our interview with Dan Bibb, he talks about choosing Justice over victory in the fabled Palladium homicide case. Dan Bibb began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office in 1982 under legendary District Attorney, Robert M. Morgenthau.  During his career at the DA’s Office Dan investigated and tried some of that Office’s most high profile matters, including criminal activity ranging from commercial fraud to homicide.  In addition, while at the DA’s Office Dan was personally responsible for the development of new evidence in the so-called Palladium homicide that led to the exoneration of the two people convicted of the crime and the prosecution of the real perpetrators.  Dan led the investigation and prosecution of a precedent setting homicide case in which a doctor murdered his wife and disposed of the body.  Dan was appointed Senior Trial Counsel and as a result of his many of his high profile investigations, prosecutions and convictions received extensive media attention. When he retired from the DA’s Office, Dan was Unit Chief of the Cold Case Homicide Unit.  A number of the investigations and prosecutions Dan handled were the subjects of full length non-fiction books. Dan left the DA’s Office in 2006 after an illustrious 24 year career.  In February 2006, Dan joined the White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Investigations Groups of an AmLaw 200 law firm concentrating exclusively on the defense of individuals and business entities charged with crimes or under investigation by federal, state or local law enforcement authorities in New York and New Jersey.  After spending two years at a big firm, Dan struck out on his own as a solo practitioner and continues to represent people and business entities involved in criminal investigations.  As a prosecutor and defense attorney Dan has tried over 120 criminal matters to verdict.  He is well respected by his colleagues in the defense bar, the bench and prosecutors’ offices.  If Dan cannot negotiate a disposition that is satisfactory to his clients, he has 31 years of experience and the skill and savvy to give his clients a fighting chance in the courtroom. https://www.danielbibblaw.com/

Dan Bibb began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office in 1982 under legendary District Attorney, Robert M. Morgenthau.  During his career at the DA’s Office Dan investigated and tried some of that Office’s most high profile matters, including criminal activity ranging from commercial fraud to homicide.  In addition, while at the DA’s Office Dan was personally responsible for the development of new evidence in the so-called Palladium homicide that led to the exoneration of the two people convicted of the crime and the prosecution of the real perpetrators.  Dan led the investigation and prosecution of a precedent setting homicide case in which a doctor murdered his wife and disposed of the body.  Dan was appointed Senior Trial Counsel and as a result of his many of his high profile investigations, prosecutions and convictions received extensive media attention. When he retired from the DA’s Office, Dan was Unit Chief of the Cold Case Homicide Unit.  A number of the investigations and prosecutions Dan handled were the subjects of full length non-fiction books.   Dan left the DA’s Office in 2006 after an illustrious 24 year career.  In February 2006, Dan joined the White Collar Criminal Defense and Internal Investigations Groups of an AmLaw 200 law firm concentrating exclusively on the defense of individuals and business entities charged with crimes or under investigation by federal, state or local law enforcement authorities in New York and New Jersey.  After spending two years at a big firm, Dan struck out on his own as a solo practitioner and continues to represent people and business entities involved in criminal investigations.  As a prosecutor and defense attorney Dan has tried over 120 criminal matters to verdict.  He is well respected by his colleagues in the defense bar, the bench and prosecutors’ offices.  If Dan cannot negotiate a disposition that is satisfactory to his clients, he has 31 years of experience and the skill and savvy to give his clients a fighting chance in the courtroom. https://www.danielbibblaw.com/ #police #nypd

Detective Edward Tacchi and his partner Detective Sandomir became the first DNA Detectives in the NYPD where they led both New York City and New York State in DNA arrests and indictments while working out of their Manhattan office.  Detective Tacchi worked in the Special Victims unit putting many of the worst types of criminals behind bars.

   Detective Edward Tacchi and his partner Detective Sandomir became the first DNA Detectives in the NYPD where they led both New York City and New York State in DNA arrests and indictments while working out of their Manhattan office.  Detective Tacchi worked in Special Investigation putting many of the worst types of criminals behind bars.

Joseph Belcastro returns for part two! Joseph Belcastro joined the New York City Police Department in July, 1983. He spent four years on uniform patrol, then another four years in the precinct's plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit, before being transferred to the NYPD's infamous Street Crime Unit on Randall's Island Check out his fascinating and hilarious book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Did-Start-Looking-Like/dp/1532009011

On this episode we get back to the light-hearted stuff as Mark and Bill are joined by fellow NYPD brother Joseph Belcastro. Joseph Belcastro joined the New York City Police Department in July, 1983. He spent four years on uniform patrol, then another four years in the precinct's plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit, before being transferred to the NYPD's infamous Street Crime Unit on Randall's Island Check out his fascinating and hilarious book on Amazon.

This week Bill and Mark talk to Michael O'Keefe about his fight to the death with Kiko Garcia which was used to spark The 1992 Washington Height's Riots. Michael O’Keefe is a retired 1st Grade Detective from the NYPD. For twenty-four years, he worked in the toughest neighborhoods in New York, specializing in investigating Homicides and other violent crime. He was born and raised on the mean streets described in his fiction. His characters and settings are drawn from the people he encountered there—on both sides of the law. Shot to Pieces is his first novel, published this July. He is presently near completion on two others. He lives on Long Island with his family, where he writes a little, and practices the ancient martial arts of lawn, and swimming pool maintenance—when he is not coaching football. You can find out more about Michael O'Keefe on his Website and his books are available on Amazon 

This week Bill and Mark talk to Michael O'Keefe about his fight to the death with Kiko Garcia which was used to spark The 1992 Washington Height's Riots. Michael O’Keefe is a retired 1st Grade Detective from the NYPD. For twenty-four years, he worked in the toughest neighborhoods in New York, specializing in investigating Homicides and other violent crime. He was born and raised on the mean streets described in his fiction. His characters and settings are drawn from the people he encountered there—on both sides of the law. Shot to Pieces is his first novel, published this July. He is presently near completion on two others. He lives on Long Island with his family, where he writes a little, and practices the ancient martial arts of lawn, and swimming pool maintenance—when he is not coaching football. You can find out more about Michael O'Keefe on his Website and buy his book on Amazon 

Bill and Mark talk about how officers spent their days off, how some officers spent as much time on the clock as possible, and what Bill's life has been like since he retired from the NYPD. Bill's out of commission for a couple weeks, but we have some stellar guests line up for April so stay tuned for that.

Bill and Mark talk about the state of policing and their time on the force. This is the second episode we recorded, back in January. Bill's out of commission for a couple weeks, but we have some stellar guests line up for April so stay tuned for that.

Sgt. Thomas Kennedy has been described as the Toughest cop in the NYPD. Winner of the Combat Cross, he has proved time and time again an uncanny ability to face danger with a cool head. Watch him featured on Top Cop and keep an eye out for his books in the future. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpkFaG8NZHw) You can also check out the video version podcast on Youtube and support Police Off The Cuff on Instagram

Sgt. Thomas Kennedy has been described as the Toughest cop in the NYPD. Winner of the Combat Cross, he has proved time and time again an uncanny ability to face danger with a cool head. Watch him featured on Top Cop and keep an eye out for his books in the future.

Part 2 of our conversation with Retired NYPD Detective 2nd Grade Ralph Friedman is the most decorated detective in NYPD history. His latest book, "Street Warrior," details his days in the 41st precinct, a.k.a. "Fort Apache." Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ralph Friedman. Check out all his adventures in his new book! https://www.amazon.com/Street-Warrior-Decorated-Detective-Discovery/dp/1250106907

Retired NYPD Detective 2nd Grade Ralph Friedman is the most decorated detective in NYPD history. His latest book, "Street Warrior," details his days in the 41st precinct, a.k.a. "Fort Apache." Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ralph Friedman. Check out all his adventures in his new book! https://www.amazon.com/Street-Warrior-Decorated-Detective-Discovery/dp/1250106907

In this episode Pat talks about his time on the famous Rao's Murder case (of Rao's Pasta Sauce fame). Bill and Mark also talk to Pat about why he was such a respected criminal interviewer, how he got shot, and Mark busts the Jussie Smollet case wide open two weeks before everyone else did!

Detective Pat Porteus joins Bill and Mark to reminisce about the some key busts, how he got into the force, and rose through ranks. In the second episode we talk about how Pat solved a mob murder at one NYC's most famous restaurants. 

The first episode of Police Off The Cuff. Bill Cannon and Mark DeMayo introduce themselves and talk about their time on the force.