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Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman
Years of Service: 1968-1984
Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol.
Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted to the Anti-Crime Unit, where he worked alongside some of his heroes, and through his hard work, he achieved the rank of Detective 3rd grade.
While serving as an officer and detective for the NYPD, Friedman made 2,000 arrests, including 100 off-duty arrests, and provided assistance in 6,000 cases. He was involved in 15 shootings, resulting in the deaths of 4 suspects. Unfortunately, Detective Friedman's career was cut short after just 14 years due to a severe on-duty car accident, which led to his medical retirement as a second-grade detective.
Detective Friedman has been the subject of numerous articles and interviews. He is the co-author of the book "Street Warrior: NYPD's Most Decorated Detective and the Era that Created Him" based on his career. A 2017 television series, which is currently available on Amazon Prime and is called "Street Justice the Bronx," was also based on his career.
Friedman was featured in the movie "Tattoo" with Bruce Dern, and he was the technical advisor to the Prequal Movie for the Sopranos called "The Many Saints of Newark." -
Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman
Years of Service: 1968-1984
Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol. Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted to the Anti-Crime Unit, where he worked alongside some of his heroes, and through his hard work, he achieved the rank of Detective 3rd grade.
While serving as an officer and detective for the NYPD, Friedman made 2,000 arrests, including 100 off-duty arrests, and provided assistance in 6,000 cases. He was involved in 15 shootings, resulting in the deaths of 4 suspects.
Unfortunately, Detective Friedman's career was cut short after just 14 years due to a severe on-duty car accident, which led to his medical retirement as a second-grade detective.
Detective Friedman has been the subject of numerous articles and interviews. He is the co-author of the book "Street Warrior: NYPD's Most Decorated Detective and the Era that Created Him" based on his career. A 2017 television series, which is currently available on Amazon Prime and is called "Street Justice the Bronx," was also based on his career. Friedman was featured in the movie "Tattoo" with Bruce Dern, and he was the technical advisor to the Prequal Movie for the Sopranos called "The Many Saints of Newark." -
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Years of Service: 1985-2002
John began his career with NYPD in 1985 on foot patrol in Midtown. When John started working he was told that he would have a grandstand seat to the greatest show on earth which turned out to be true. Every day John interacted with the public and met people from all over the world and all walks of life. John talks about his interaction with David Letterman which is included in the interview.
John discusses working in downtown New York during the 1980s when Times Square was a mess and there was a police officer almost on every block dealing with every imaginable type of crime.
During this interview, John discusses what it was like to grow up in New York and why he became a police officer for NYPD. He discusses his time on patrol and his promotion to detective in the Auto Crime Unit where he dealt with every possible crime including, theft, drugs, and gun trafficking.
John gives a personal and emotional account of what happened to him on 9/11 and the injury that forced him to retire from the job that he loved and as he puts it "I can't believe they paid me to do". -
Years of Service: 1977-2009
Bill began his career as an educational release specialist in Nebraska and eventually worked as a prison guard.
In 1980, Bill moved to Colorado and began a long career with the Colorado Department of Corrections where he finished his career as the Director of Offender Services.
After he retired, he was then hired by the Department of State where he served in the role of Senior Corrections Advisor. In his capacity, he traveled all over the world evaluating and providing recommendations to prison facilities in other countries so that they could bring their inmate housing to first-world standards.
In this episode, Bill discusses topics surrounding prisons such as transgenderism, race relations, gang relations, smuggling of contraband, and the difference between the levels of prisons to include Super Max.
Bill also talks about the things he saw in prisons all over the world and some countries that house their criminals well as well as some who -
Years of Service: 1996-Present
Karl had always been fascinated with law enforcement but when he was attending college, he found that he had a knack for chemistry and math and decided that getting a degree in chemical engineering was the smart way to go. Karl worked at the Idaho National Laboratory for several years but was not fulfilled in what he was doing.
In 1996, Karl became a reserve deputy for the Shelly Police Department and knew he had found his calling. Karl took a substantial pay cut to pursue his dream but said he never regretted making the jump into law enforcement.
In 2005, Karl was hired by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and after a short while on patrol was promoted to detective. Karl gravitated toward sexual assault cases but as a detective handled investigations such as domestic violence, fraud, and homicide. Karl used the analytical thinking gained from his chemical engineering degree to investigate his cases and prided himself in taking a different approach to his cases than a traditional detective.
In addition to his detective duties, Karl was also a SWAT negotiator.
Today Karl works as a cold case investigator for the Idaho State Police investigating cases that are in need of a fresh perspective to bring justice for the victims. -
Short police stories with Officer Fox
Coffee Time with Officer Fox guest starring Detective Walker. -
Years of Service: 1991-Present
In 1991, Sam began his career as a sheriff deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. After gaining a little experience, Sam transferred to the Clark County Sheriff's Office where he learned what law enforcement was about. Being a small department, Sam was thrown into every experience including dealing with livestock, working as an EMT, part firefighter, and dealing with a small jail.
In 1999, Sam began working for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. While there, Sam worked patrol, narcotics, was a sniper on the SWAT Team and then began his ascent through the department's ranks.
He rose steadily through the ranks until he was the Chief Deputy where he thought he would remain. After the previous sheriff retired Sam ran for the office and was elected sheriff in 2021.
In this episode, Sheriff Hulse discusses his career, leadership style, as well as some of the positions and issues he has dealt with as the sheriff including mental health and continuing education for those going through the judicial process in Bonneville County.
Sheriff Hulse also discusses the types of people and qualities he looks for in new recruits hoping to work for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.
For those interested in applying to become a Bonneville County Sheriff please contact https://bonnevillesheriff.com/join/. -
Short police stories with Officer Fox
Coffee Time with Officer Fox guest starring Detective Walker. -
Interview of Gooding County Sheriff's Office Detective Alex Boyer
Years of Service: 2001-Present
Alex had studied to become a music teacher, but along the way decided that his greater calling was to go into law enforcement. Alex explains that it was a combination of wanting to serve his community and growing up with his father and uncle in law enforcement that ultimately drove him to pursue a career in law enforcement.
During this episode, Alex discusses his journey from a jail deputy to patrol and the realities of working for a small department where you investigate many of the calls you take on patrol. In his 18 years on patrol, Alex investigated many crimes including murder while working on patrol after only a few years.
Alex was promoted to detective and has investigated numerous crimes including rape, child molestation, theft, armed robbery, and homicide. Alex is generally the person who conducts the interviews of suspects and interviewing witnesses. During this episode, Alex discusses a few of the interesting cases he has dealt with over the years. -
Coffee Time with Officer Fox
Short stories with Officer Fox guest starring Detective Walker -
Years of Service: 2019-Present
Neill began his career in law enforcement in 2019 as a reserve detention deputy in the Jerome County Jail. He was then hired full-time as a detention deputy for the Gooding County Jail. As Neill explains, the jail helped him learn how to talk to people who were going through difficult times.
In October of 2021, Niell was hired as a police officer for the Gooding Police Department. As a new officer, Neill handled typical patrol calls including traffic, domestic violence, and theft.
In 2023, as a result of staffing shortages, Neill was thrown into the deep end and was promoted to detective where he began investigating crimes such as sexual assault, child abuse, drug trafficking, and homicide.
In May of 2023, Neill was assigned his first homicide investigation. During this interview, Neill offers a candid assessment of what it is like to be a young detective, the steep learning curve, and relying on older more experienced detectives to help him with investigations. -
Short stories with Officer Fox guest
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Years of Service: 1987-2018
Derek began his law enforcement career working for the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as an investigator. While working there, Derek honed his skills as an undercover officer while working cases involving prostitution, drugs, stolen goods and selling alcohol to minors.
In 1990, Derek was hired by the DEA and was assigned to the San Diego Field Division where he remained for his career.
During his time in San Diego, Derek was assigned to general enforcement investigations, maritime smuggling, outdoor marijuana grow operations and to the task force for 19 years which gave him his lifelong goal of always being on the street.
Derek retired as a Group Supervisor of the Technical Operations group where he ensured that things such as concealed video and audio recorders as well as covert cameras were always available to agents in the field to support investigations for successful prosecution. -
Short stories with Officer Fox guest starring Officer Perryman
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Interview with retired Pinehurst Chief of Police Tami Holdahl
Years of Service: 1999-2022
Tami began serving her small community as an EMT. Following a traumatic event, she quit being an EMT and was quickly recruited to be a reserve officer and remained in law enforcement for over 23 years.
Over the course of her career, Tami worked for several different law enforcement agencies to include two Tribal Police Departments the Couer d'Alene and Kalispel Tribal Police. Tami eventually was offered the job of Chief of Police for the Pinehurst Police Department.
During this interview, Tami discusses her career including the challenges of working on Indian Reservations as well as what it was like working in small towns where she had to deal with some of the same people multiple times.
Tami also discusses her current campaign to run for the Idaho House of Representatives District 2 Seat B and a few of the important issues she would like to see implemented. Tami finishes the interview by discussing how law enforcement affected her family and if her views on people and society changed over the course of her career.
For those wishing to contact Tami, she can be reached at [email protected]. https://www.tamiholdahl-idaho.com/ -
Short stories with Officer FOx guest starring Officer Perryman
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Interview with retired US District Court Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kevin Hocevar
Years of Service: 1987-2023
Kevin began his long career in law enforcement in 1987 when he became a military policeman for the United States Marines.
Once Kevin left the Marines, he served in numerous law enforcement roles including a Marine Deputy for the Clearwater Country Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Probation Officer for Nez Perce County, Seattle Pretrial Officer Assistant, Deputy Sheriff for the Gallatin County Sherriff’s Office, Deputy U.S. Marshal, Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigation and finally as a United States Probation Officer.
During this episode, Kevin discusses the different law enforcement roles he has held, why people are successful on probation, and the techniques he used to keep probationers on the right path. -
Short stories with Officer Fox guest starring Officer Perryman
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Interview with retired Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent and United States Air Force Pararescue Specialist Tim Schoonmaker
Pararescue Years of Service: 1983-2005
DEA Special Agent: 1992-2017
In part 2, Tim discusses being promoted to a group supervisor and his philosophy of leadership and supervising agents.
Tim then talks about his time in Lima, Peru, and the differences in missions between the State Department and DEA. Tim discusses one of his cases involving illegal gold that was turned into a book.
Tim ends the interview by speaking candidly about the psychological effects of retiring from Pararescue and DEA and the toll both jobs took on his family. -
Short stories with Officer Fox guest starring Officer Perryman.
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