October 5th, 2025 to October 12th, 2025
NEWS
Officers Accuse Department of Racial Bias
Two senior officers from the NYPD accused the department of promoting several employees on the basis of race, while making under-the-table deals to facilitate career advancement for some while hindering growth for others. Officer Brian Larkin from the Patrol Borough Manhattan North Community Affairs Section alleged that department brass blocked his promotion despite exceptional performance.
October 10th, 2025
Link to NYDaily News article by Graham Rayman
Manhattan Man Arrested for Stabbing Off Duty Cop in Long Island
Royal Hooks, a 27-year-old man from Manhattan was arrested in connection with the stabbing of an off duty cop in Long Island. Hooks was allegedly caught attempting to steal perfume from a car in Linderhurst when he was confronted by two off duty NYPD officers, one of whom he stabbed in the leg after a physical struggle ensued. The officers were able successfully to detain Hooks until the local cops arrived.
October 9th, 2025
Link to NYPost article by Haley Brown and Joe Marino
LiPetri Named Interim Chief of Department
Following John Chell’s retirement, Michael LiPetri was elevated to the Chief of Department role by Commissioner Jessica Tisch. LiPetri previously served as the Chief of Crime Control Strategies and has worked at various precincts in Brooklyn throughout his 31 year career with the NYPD.
October 8th, 2025
Link to TheFinestUnfiltered article by John Macari
Hochul Noncommittal on Removing PC From Disciplinary Process
Governor Kathy Hochul was noncommittal when asked about intervening in mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani’s plan to remove the NYPD Police Commissioner’s power of authority in making disciplinary decisions. Hochul only went as far as saying she’d “talk about it” with him. Under Mamdani’s proposal, the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) would have the final say in determining office discipline.
October 8th, 2025
Link to NYPost article by Vaughn Golden
Chell Files For Retirement
As first reported by The Finest Unfiltered’s Sal Greco in late August, NYPD Chief of Department John Chell filed for retirement with hopes of securing a ¾ disability pension in relation to an ankle injury he sustained on the job. Having spent just nine full months in the role since replacing Jeffrey Maddrey, Chell’s final decision was expedited by Mayor Eric Adams’s withdrawal from the race.
October 6th, 2025
Link to NYDaily News article by Graham Rayman, Chris Sommerfeldt, and Rocco Parascandola
Retired 38-Year Veteran Cop, Herbert, Dies
Joseph Herbert, who served 38 years in the NYPD rising to the rank of Deputy Chief before retiring in 2017, passed away last Tuesday. Herbert gained national attention for playing a major role in apprehending the notorious zodiac killer, Heriberto Seda in 1996. He was 68 years old at the time of his passing.
October 5th, 2025
Link to NYPost article by Larry Celona and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Shows in Rewind
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast: John, Marlon, and Eric, opened the week by expressing concern over the CCRB potentially getting power of authority to make final decisions on officer discipline. John called out PBA President Patrick Hendry for hypocritically supporting Kevin Parker while publicly trying to support the cops. The group collectively questioned union involvement in elections, and scrutinized Eric Adams for taking a trip to Albania as his mayoral tenure winds down. (aired: 10/6/25)
The Sal Greco Show: Sal reacted to Chief of Department John Chell’s decision to file for retirement and apply for a ¾ disability pension. Attorney Eric Sanders also dove into his latest lawsuit which was filed on behalf of Detective Specialist Jaenice Smith, who received permission from Assistant Chief Scott Henderson to work at home while she tended to her sick mother. Sanders detailed the NYPD’s pattern of abusive behavior in the courtroom when retaliating against employees. (aired: 10/7/25)
10-4 Tavern: Former Brooklyn 1st grade detective Jim Kennedy went through his career journey. From working in the 75th Precinct in East New York and solving difficult cases to patrolling the hallways of a high school in North Carolina, Kennedy has seen and done it all. (aired: 10/7/25)
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast: Retired Deputy Chief Michael Marino joined the show to talk about his experience working in some of the outer boroughs toughest precincts and overseeing a variety of ranks. Marino outlined what makes a good cop, how to manage tough personnel related situations, and weighed in on the corruption scandals that have engulfed the department’s upper echelon. (aired: 10/8/25)
The Executive Perspective: Ron and Rob broke down the Chicago Police Department’s decision to disallow cops from helping federal agents in need. Ron spoke about how he’d manage a similar dilemma if they were in charge, and wondered how New Yorkers and the NYPD would react to such an event taking place in New York City. Rob wondered if this is what the future looks like for law enforcement agencies in sanctuary cities such as Portland and Chicago. (aired: 10/8/25)
The Sal Greco Show: With Eric Adams traveling to Albania as NYC crumbles, Sal called out the standing Mayor for disregarding his residents up until his final day overseeing City Hall. He pointed out that mayhem is running rampant with protesters outside the Black Rock building while politicians are neglecting to intervene. (aired: 10/9/25)
New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast: On the weekly roundtable, the guys got into the creation and implementation of a “Police Free Zone” in the extremely dangerous Brownsville community. They cautioned residents about the dangers of not having cops to respond to 9-11 calls in life or death situations during the overnight hours. Marlon wondered how such plans would materialize and become more widespread under the Mamdani administration. (aired: 10/10/25)