Corrupt NYPD Cop interview - Mike Dowd

Just 60 years ago someone could work as a firefighter and support a family of 5 and have a car, house with a yard, and a pension. How far we have fallen.

This guy has a scary combination of deep self and societal awareness, yet complete disregard for any sort of empathy.

Most chilling is knowing that, all across the country at all levels, there are cops just like him who haven't fessed up to their deeds. He didn't change by his own volition: he got caught.

They say don’t judge a book by its cover but this guy looks 100% like he’s a corrupt cop

Seeing how wound- up Dowd is in his 60's and after spending 12 years in prison, can you imagine him in his 20's with a cocaine habit, an unlimited supply, and carrying a badge and a gun? He must have been a complete lunatic.

lol I love this guy because he so transparently looks back on it with nostalgia you know he'd do the exact same thing again in a heartbeat

It’s great how everybody is so amused by him and just talking about that. It’s exactly how everybody get joked by politicians and celebrities.

This guy's monologue abilities are insane... you didn't even have to ask him questions. What a great story teller. He would've been one hell of a politician.

Jesus Christ, this guy said more words in this hour than I have in 2023 so far.

The sleaziness of this guy is tangible. You can still see his instinct is to play with his words and be facetious about what he did. However candid he seems now, doesn't erase the years of fucked-upery that he indulged throughout his career. What a fantastic interview.

He’s so good at twisting the stories and justifying what he did.

smartest thing u did in this interview is to have said NOTHING and let him talk. genius move.

What a pleasure to watch an interviewer who doesn't constantly interrupt nor rush his guest. Well done, as always.

People like him give me chills the way he’s telling a story about his own wrongdoings and framing it as if he is worthy of sympathy

I’m from the Midwest in a pretty small town. But I want to add that there are corrupt bankers, doctors, sales reps, business directors, managers, supervisors and everything else. Those of you wanting to make a point that he’s a bottom dweller cop - he’s admitting it. He’s hurt people - and all of the people I listed hurt people. And are STILL HURTING THEM. This guy is telling us how easy it is to fall! Accept this guys story as a warning. Not all people are the kind that says no to “perks” of the job. It sucks. Welcome to earth. Appreciate his willingness to tell it - and entertain us at the same time. This is interesting and eye opening. Get off your high horse and listen to this guy tell you about his weakness and failures. And enjoy the ride.

A lot of cops tell good stories. My dad was a cop. He said it was because of all the paperwork he had to write explaining what had happened.

Mark, you are outdoing yourself. Love the diversity of your interviews lately 👍🏾

He made his story and told it well. We’ll never know how many other “Cops” are out there just like him!

My first thoughts were "man who steals from people aspires to be a politician, shocking" but Im glad this man turned his life around. The more i listened the more i could level with him. He's a fantastic story teller.

Ah, the NY storyteller. A stereotype that never seizes to amuse. In my neighborhood, this was pretty much the "standard" guy. Whether he was a cop or a carpenter, everyone talked like this - same accent, same mannerisms, same cadence. Everyone was scamming someone. The lifestyle is contagious. It got old and why I left.