First Day on Foot Patrol in New York City

Clip from Episode 80, Interview with retired NYPD Detective John Staistny
Watch here: https://youtu.be/cBp8dai2hJM

First Days on the Beat: A Rookie Cop's Midtown Adventures

In this clip, retired NYPD Detective John Staistny shares his early experiences on foot patrol in the bustling heart of midtown during the 80s. As he navigates the chaotic streets of Times Square, a new and perplexing challenge emerges: the debut of crack cocaine. What unfolds when he's tasked with making sense of the mayhem? Tune in as he recounts fascinating tales from his rookie days, and discuss with us the surprising twists in his police work. How would you handle such unexpected situations?

00:00 Starting Out in Midtown: First Impressions
00:46 Crack Epidemic: Early Encounters
01:37 Challenges of Policing: Schemes and Scams
01:45 Learning the Ropes: First Arrests
02:17 Crack Crisis: NYPD's Response