Street Warrior

The True Story of the NYPD’s Most Decorated Detective and the Era That Created Him

De: Ralph Friedman, Patrick Picciarelli

Narrado por: Chris Andrew Ciulla

As Seen On Discovery Channel's Street Justice: The Bronx

Two thousand arrests. One hundred off-duty arrests. Six thousand assists. Fifteen shootings. Eight shot. Four kills. These are not the performance statistics of an entire NYPD unit. They are the record that makes Detective 2nd Grade Ralph Friedman a legend.

Friedman was arguably the toughest cop ever to wear the shield and was the most decorated detective in the NYPD's 170-year history. Stationed at the South Bronx's notorious 41 Precinct, known by its nickname "Fort Apache", Friedman served during one of the city's most dire times: the 1970s and '80s, when fiscal crisis, political disillusionment, an out-of-control welfare system, and surging crime and drug use were just a few of its problems.

Street Warrior tells an unvarnished story of harrowing vice and heroic grit, including Friedman's reflections on racial profiling, confrontations with the citizens he swore to protect, and the use of deadly force.

©2017 Ralph Friedman and Patrick Picciarelli; foreward copyright 2017 by Tom Walker (P)2019 Tantor

If you like stories of how policing used to be this is the book.

Very easy read with good stories. This book gives a fascinating view of how policing in NY in the 70’s used to be. You can’t believe how active Det, Friedman was and how many arrests he made even on days off. Well worth the read.

Really enjoyed it

Heard him speak on things police see podcast (awesome podcast). Really enjoyed the story, it’s mind blowing how much police work has changed.

Great story! Really enjoyed it.

I’ve been a cop 22 years and I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend checking this out.

Awesome story

This is a great book all the way through. I would of spent a credit on it. It was a great insight back to the nypd anti crime days. Great narration also.

Phenomenal

Best audible listen so far! Left me wanting more each time. Couldn’t wait to start listening each time.

Enjoyed it

I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for your service!
Maybe you should write another? I bet you have lots more stories?

outstanding story

love it, great story of the South Bronx and the brave cops. Growing up during this era in the South Bronx brings back memories.

As a former cop

Great story. I served 7 years as a cop before being injured. I miss it every day

Thank you!

Thank you to Detective Ralph Friedman for your gallant and heroic service to the Bronx community. You are a legend and a role model for all young policemen and women. Bravery and dedication puts you in a class all alone. Thanks for the memories.

Fantastic documentary on Ralph Friedmans police experience

Ralph, as a retired 1st Grade Detective I thoroughly enjoyed your memories. Reading your book bought me be right back to. “The Job. Thank you.