Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When one officer’s off-duty brutality leaves a doctor dead, the fallout doesn’t just shatter a case - it changes an entire police agency. Garry tells the chilling story of Freddie Sherman, the night that went horribly wrong, and the silent shockwave that rolled through the precinct the next morning.
Catch the whole "Wearing the Badge" episode: youtu.be/ToeXfNqyQjM
Explore the dramatic evolution of the NYPD from the chaotic, high-crime 1980s to the revolutionary data-driven policing reforms of the 1990s. This episode breaks down the implementation of CompStat, major policy shifts in force and pursuits, political challenges in leadership, and the urgent issue of retiree officer wellness.
When one officer’s off-duty brutality leaves a doctor dead, the fallout doesn’t just shatter a case - it changes an entire police agency. Garry tells the chilling story of Freddie Sherman, the night that went horribly wrong, and the silent shockwave that rolled through the precinct the next morning.
Catch the whole "Wearing the Badge" episode: youtu.be/ToeXfNqyQjM
Explore the dramatic evolution of the NYPD from the chaotic, high-crime 1980s to the revolutionary data-driven policing reforms of the 1990s. This episode breaks down the implementation of CompStat, major policy shifts in force and pursuits, political challenges in leadership, and the urgent issue of retiree officer wellness.
