Street Warrior

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

By: Ralph Friedman, Patrick Picciarelli

Narrated by: 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.

INSPIRING HEROISM BY THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Ralph Friedman’s extraordinary history with the NYC Police Department is an inspiring epic of a unique legend. This is not just another crime book. The fact that Ralph’s performance was at the top of his profession is what makes his shared narrative more interesting and insightful than most biographies. Having been a native Brooklyn subway commuter to my Manhattan job during the time of Ralph’s term of service had provided me with some familiarity with the realities of Detective Friedman’s experiences. Back in the 70’s and 80’s I always felt safer when we saw a blue uniform, despite the incursion of creeping “political correctness.” We were truly blessed to have men like Ralph in the service of law enforcement. I hope he has continued health in happiness in his retirement. (PS-Get the book!)

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?

Great story! Really enjoyed it.

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