Episode 89 retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari

Interview with retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari

Years of Service: 1987-2007

Vic was born in New York and from a young age always wanted to be an NYPD police officer.

During this episode, Vic talks about growing up in New York and what led him to a career in law enforcement. He tells very entertaining stories about his time on patrol and his work as an auto crimes detective. Vic also talks about what it was like to be on ground zero following 9/11.

During his career, Vic was part of the anti-crime unit, narcotics unit, and auto crimes.

Vic is the host of the NYPD Through the Looking Glass Podcast and the author of eight books, including the following, which can be found on Amazon.

NYPD Through the Looking Glass podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@vicferrari4046
NYPD Through the Looking Glass
NYPD: Presumption & Dysfunction
NYPD: Laughing In the Line Of Duty
The NYPD's Flying Circus: Cops, Crime & Chaos
NYPD: Law and Disorder
Grand Theft Auto: The NYPD's Auto Crime Division
Dickheads & Debauchery: and other ingenious ways to die
Confessions of a Catholic High School Graduate

01:30 Introducing Vic Ferrari
03:49 Vic's Early Life and Inspiration
05:55 Growing Up in the Bronx
11:00 Joining the NYPD
15:18 The Police Academy Experience
16:30 First Days on the Job
20:23 Challenges of a Rookie Cop
21:57 The South Bronx Precinct
28:44 Dealing with EDPs
31:05 The Yonkers Border Incident
33:11 Diverse Partners and Cases
35:04 The Five Kilo Arrest
39:58 Anti-Crime Unit and Narcotics
40:20 Life in Narcotics Division
41:08 Returning to Patrol
41:15 Return to Auto Crime Division
41:50 Giuliani's Impact on NYC Crime
42:44 Bloomberg and de Blasio's Policies
43:26 The Tale of the Two Nuns
46:46 Mentorship and Learning the Ropes
49:21 Joining the Auto Crime Division
51:17 Detective Ranks and Promotions
51:59 Challenges in the Detective Role
01:01:44 9/11: A Firsthand Account
01:06:57 Working at Ground Zero
01:08:45 Health Impacts from 9/11
01:09:24 BMW Thief Investigation
01:12:12 Preventing Car Theft
01:13:45 Stealing Cars for Investigations
01:17:30 Tracking Stolen Cars with Lojack
01:18:17 International Collaboration with Moscow Police
01:19:58 Gifts and Cultural Exchange
01:20:46 Bag of Trouble
01:21:11 Cockfight Chaos
01:21:31 Vespa Theft Investigation
01:23:01 Basement Discoveries
01:25:45 Calling the ASPCA
01:28:08 Supervisor Reflections
01:30:38 Pathmark Drug Case
01:35:14 Unexpected Arrests
01:37:24 HIV Car Thief
01:43:25 Close Calls with Firearms
01:44:42 The Audi Case
01:47:09 Chinese Car Theft Ring
01:52:24 Warehouse Raid
01:56:36 Impact on Family Life
01:57:06 Staying Positive in Law Enforcement
01:59:28 Vic's Podcast and Books