In this episode of “Zone 7,” Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum sits down with retired detective Ralph Friedman, a legendary figure in law enforcement with over 2,000 arrests and 15 shootouts to his name.

Ralph shares his unexpected journey into the police force and his experiences in the infamous 41st precinct, known as “Fort Apache.” Ralph describes the undercover operations using taxi cabs and milk trucks to a life-threatening shootout in a darkened apartment. He also shares the wisdom gained from life-or-death encounters, the lessons that changed police protocol forever.

Ralph Friedman is the most decorated detective in NYPD history, with 2,000 arrests and 219 medals to his name. He is the author of Street Warrior: The True Story of NYPD’s Most Decorated Detective and the Era That Created Him and was featured in the television series Street Justice: The Bronx.

Listeners can learn more about Ralph Friedman at his website, on IG @bronxstreetwarrior

Street Justice: The Bronx

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