The 75 precinct has been awarded 6 medals of honor, 40 combat crosses and 48 medals for valor, the numbers might be off by one or two, but are fairly accurate. He is the subject of the 2014 documentary film the seven five directed by tiller russell and. If you fancy reading 87th precinct series, then you will also enjoy reading peanuts coronet series by charles m. This is a page for residents of the easternmost portion of brooklyn and envelopes east new york and cypress hills. Ken eurell was born and raised in queens, new york during the 60s. The rise and fall and rise of a gangster cop the fix. Dowd born january 10, 1961 is a former new york city police department nypd officer, drug distributor, and associate of the diaz organization who was arrested in 1992 for running a drug ring out of suffolk county, long island, new york. The documentary focuses on michael dowd, a former police officer of 10 years, who was arrested in 1992, leading to one of. It is a 94 minutes movie in which detectives are hunting a rapist and killer. Ed mcbain is one of the many pen names of legendary author evan hunter 19262005. The template for all that followed is contained in this one volume, and the introduction by mcbain also adds a sense of context to the groundbreaking approach he was. The seven five, also known as precinct seven five, is a 2014 documentary directed by tiller russell, and produced by eli holzman, aaron saidman, and sheldon yellen. Stephen king and nelson demille on ed mcbain i think evan hunter, known by that name or as ed mcbain, was one of the most influential writers of the postwar.
Now hes launching a cigar line with an exgangster under brand name of his old precinct. Jun 30, 2015 the central protagonist is michael dowd, a patrolman in the nypds 75th precinct in the east new york area of brooklyn hence the title. Mar 01, 2018 song doo doo doo doo doo heartbreaker remastered 2009 artist the rolling stones. The 87th precinct series in order ed mcbain fictiondb. Michael dowd stole money and dealt drugs while patrolling the streets of 80s brooklyn. Dowd already was known as corrupt among the officers of the 75th precinct, in the new york borough of brooklyn. Please treat your neighbors with the same respect as if you were meeting them face to face. Dec 14, 2011 the 75 precinct has been awarded 6 medals of honor, 40 combat crosses and 48 medals for valor, the numbers might be off by one or two, but are fairly accurate. Brooklyn, ny was the murder capital of america and ground zero. In this decade the streets of new york really were crime addled and the 75th precinct had a reputation as one of the very worst areas of this dangerous city. Cop hater is where ed mcbain started his longrunning and brilliant series of 87th precinct novels in 1956. The documentary the seven five giddily revisits the truecrime deeds of michael dowd, a former new york police officer who was arrested in 1992 with a stash of cocaine on him.
He stole drugs and cash from crime scenes and allowed crooks to bribe their way out. He discusses the ethics of policing, police corruption and misconduct, and the understanding of the blue code. Crime statistics pdf crime statistics excel contact information. Nypd 75th precinct, sutter avenue, brooklyn, ny 2020. Dirtiest of new york cops emerging from the shadows in. Michael dowd is a former nypd officer and current ethics consultant. The 87th precinct novel series started in 1956 with cop hater. The central protagonist is michael dowd, a patrolman in the nypds 75th precinct in the east new york area of brooklyn hence the title. Poss shows the truth behind police work in the nypd. Shotgun 87th precinct by mcbain, ed paperback book the fast. Precinct 75 is pleased to offer a great ground floor space that is ideal for a small office, studio, workshop or retail offering. It all began in a brooklyn precinct known as the seven five in the late 1980s and early 90s.
One example of how police investigators failed to make the most of leads was the holdup on july 1, 1988, by three officers in the 75th precinct of a grocery store that was serving as a front for. He was assigned the streets of bedfordstuyvesant, brooklyn for training, then assigned to the 75 precinct in the east new york section of brooklyn. Days after one of their own was shot and killed on the midnight shift, commanding officer inspector jeffrey maddrey made a point of engaging each officer at the 75th precinct as they streamed in. Claim this business favorite share more directions.
The seven five takes us into the dark world of former nypd cops michael dowd, ken eurell, henry j. Betrayal in blue is a nononsense, goforthejugular account of nypds 75th precinct in the late eighties. In 1981, the precinct was born in the former cincinnati police patrol house number 6. Jul 07, 1994 one example of how police investigators failed to make the most of leads was the holdup on july 1, 1988, by three officers in the 75th precinct of a grocery store that was serving as a front for. Dowd began squeezing dealers for cash while working out of the 75th precinct in crimeridden east new york, eventually recruiting partner kenny eurell and others into an expanding ring of dirty.
By the time the series was over, there were 54 novels in the series. Im working on a new book with frank c girardot and ken eurell about the cocaine cops of the 75th precinct in new york city maybe you. Once we receive your order we verify it, complete invoicing and prepare your items before we dispatch them from our sydney warehouse. Song doo doo doo doo doo heartbreaker remastered 2009 artist the rolling stones. Good, but not as great as the documentary precinct 75, which its based from. The series consists of eighty novels and began publication in 1959, and its last book in the series was published in 1992. They steal bags of money, pocket drugs, work as bodyguards for. Titled for the precinct where he served, the story explores the corruption during eurells time there.
Located right in the heart of precinct 75, this ground floor suite is perfectly positioned for great exposure with presence. When will my book be dispatched from your warehouse. Listed in order of publication and including all the related and associated precinct subseries. Reading this slim book again now, it remains fresh, urgent and gripping. Paris precincts by donna wheeler 9781741174984 dymocks. The complete series list for an 87th precinct novel ed mcbain. In a near firstperson style, it details the warlike conditions of a five square mile precinct which lured a group of officers into schemes of corruption which were unparalleled in the annals of law enforcement.
Michael dowd spent 12 years behind bars for leading a drug ring under the nose of brooklyns 75th precinct. The 75th precinct serves the easternmost portion of brooklyn and envelopes east new york and cypress hills. Precinct 75 is a vibrant creative precinct comprising 12 character buildings set over nearly 1. Named a grand master by the mystery writers of america, hunter is best known for creating the longrunning 87th precinct series, which followed an ensemble cast of. Out of all the cop books that i have read, this one is number one on my list. Dec 28, 2015 in the 1990s, harlems 30th precinct a. See the complete 87th precinct series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The 75 has produced several multi medal day awardees, several women officers who received medals on medal day and a decorated rip officer who went to esu, joseph vigiano who was.
For jeff ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. They steal bags of money, pocket drugs, work as bodyguards for bigtime dealers. Nypds michael dowd and drug dealer launch the seven five. This turnofthecentury, romanesquestyle structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running white tablecloth restaurant in the city.
Precinct definition, a district, as of a city, marked out for governmental or administrative purposes, or for police protection. How a small precinct in brooklyn became one of the most notorious examples of police corruption is outlined in tiller russells excellent. It is a short and sweet type of book that will have you wanting more. Nypds michael dowd and drug dealer launch the seven five cigar. Precinct 75 s unique warehouse spaces located the rapidly emerging creative hub of st.
May 08, 2015 the documentary the seven five giddily revisits the truecrime deeds of michael dowd, a former new york police officer who was arrested in 1992 with a stash of cocaine on him. Mike engages with current police forces as well as firms on wall st. Tiller russells film about bent cops in the 1980s nypd is like a reallife sidney lumet movie. As the ringleader of a crew of dirty cops stationed at the 75th precinct in east new york, he padded his income by stealing money, guns and. With over 80 great suites ranging from 50sqm through to 740sqm, precinct 75 offers amazing flexibility and convenience for businesses to work and grow. Peters are home to some of some of sydneys finest creatives. The seven five, a documentary about a corrupt new york. The 87th precinct book series by multiple authors includes books cop hater, the mugger, cop hater the mugger, and several more. The film looks at police corruption in the 75th precinct of the new york police department during the 1980s. Shotgun 87th precinct by mcbain, ed paperback book the. Dowd could not hide his excitement when he said he hopes the book will. Mike and kenny are a couple of regular guys who get drawn into the gang world around them.
May 06, 2015 mike and kenny are a couple of regular guys who get drawn into the gang world around them. Jul 29, 2016 im working on a new book with frank c girardot and ken eurell about the cocaine cops of the 75th precinct in new york city maybe you saw the documentary. In 1996, a year prior to the movie above, the 87th precinct. Im working on a new book with frank c girardot and ken eurell about the cocaine cops of the 75th precinct in new york city maybe you saw the documentary. The series continued all the way up until hunters death in 2005, with usually one book published per year, but often multiple books being published in a single year.
Crime has gone down in the 75th precinct, east new york, but this book shows how bad it can get in there. During the crack cocaine explosion of the late 1980s and early 90s, one man a new york city police officer brazenly led a crew of crooked cops to build his. In the 1980s, michael dowd patrolled the mean streets of one of the toughest precincts in brooklyn. The film looks at police corruption in the 75th precinct of the new york police. It all started after 11 officers in the nearby 77th. A curated guide to the citys best shops, eateries, bars and other hangouts. Dirtiest of new york cops emerging from the shadows in tampa bay. There is this 19611962 nbc television series that features the detective. Precinct 75s unique warehouse spaces located the rapidly emerging creative hub of st. With mike dowd, ken eurell, walter yurkiw, chickie.