Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Mike Dowd is a former New York City Police Department officer who became involved in drug dealing while on the force. He was arrested in 1992 and later convicted of racketeering and conspiracy to distribute narcotics, serving 12 years in federal prison.

He speaks to Business Insider about how police corruption starts and spreads inside a precinct. He breaks down why some officers turn corrupt, how the NYPD investigates its own, the risks officers take when they cross the line, and how much money is involved in drug-related corruption. He also outlines what could be done to improve police accountability and prevent similar cases.

Dowd now works on podcasts, books, and courses with the New Solutions Network, and is developing a premium cigar line with Adam Diaz.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - The Decision
02:42 - The Take
05:38 - The Culture
09:11 - A Blind Eye
13:01 - The Investigations
15:59 - The Drugs
23:50 - In Rehab
28:08 - The Money
29:43 - The Downfall
35:38 - The Trial
39:13 - Prison
41:17 - The Aftermath
42:50 - The Recruitment
46:12 - The Future
49:52 - Credits

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