Frank Serpico and the Terrible, No Good, Very Corrupt NYPD

This week we’re diving deep into the sick and twisted and well, corrupt underbelly of the NYPD during the 1960s and 70s. It was a simpler time when cops and criminals were one and the same. And the best part? Everyone knew about it and almost no one cared! That is until Frank Serpico came around. He was an idealistic young officer who refused to play along and take part in petty bribes, payoffs, and organized protection rackets and narcotics schemes. His desire to do the right thing is what led to the Knapp Commission and almost cost him his life. He’s not like other cops! Tune in and we’ll tell you all about it!!!

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Sources for this episode: 

The Knapp Commission Report on Police Corruption

https://www.nytimes.com/1970/04/25/archives/graft-paid-to-police-here-said-to-run-into-millions-survey-links.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/nyregion/24serpico.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1970/06/20/archives/how-2-policemen-decided-to-fight-graft.html

https://www.nytimes.com/1970/06/19/archives/policeman-tells-trial-of-payoffs-says-members-of-bronx-unit-got-700.html?searchResultPosition=3

https://www.nytimes.com/1971/02/20/archives/two-are-killed-in-gunfight-here-patrolman-dead-2d-hurt-drug-suspect.html?searchResultPosition=2

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9571337/Hero-detective-Frank-Serpicos-son-41-dies-apparent-drug-overdose-Manhattan-apartment.html

Clip Links:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TudzmacabXo

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