The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Corrupt Police Officer: I Arrested Drug Dealers, Then Sold Their Drugs! There’s Massive Corruption Going On Today! - Mike Dowd
Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses.
He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries of the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders – with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives.
DOAC is a double acronym: Diary Of A CEO, but also Dreamers, Open-minded, Awareness, and Connection.This is your corner of the internet to dream boldly, think openly, expand your awareness, and feel more connected.
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He was supposed to fight crime but broke every rule in the book - this is the real story of NYPD’s dirtiest cop, Mike Dowd.
Mike Dowd is a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer who became infamous for his role in one of the biggest police corruption scandals in American history. He was arrested in 1992 for drug distribution and served 12 years in federal prison. Today, he shares his story to expose the hidden realities of law enforcement and personal downfall.
He explains:
How he made $40,000 a day through police corruption
Why NYPD’s internal secrets are darker than anyone believes
How he convinced himself he would never get caught
The moment he realised his career and life were destroyed
Why getting arrested was the best thing that ever happened to him
Intro
NY’s Dirtiest Cop
How Many Crimes Did Mike Commit?
Mike Stole Someone’s Porn Collection
Entering the Police Force
Did Mike Mean the Oath He Took?
Integrity Training at the Academy
We Were Always Told to Cover Our Ass
The Police Agree They Won't Snitch on Each Other
Mike Was Told to Stop Arresting People
Taxing People Instead of Arresting Them
Were Cops Given Sexual Favours?
Mike’s Sergeant Encouraging Robbing Money
Did Seeing Dead Bodies Bother Mike?
Started Dealing Drugs
Biggest Heist
Were Other Cops Involved in Stealing and Dealing?
Did Mike Ever Think He Was Going to Get Caught?
Mike’s Personal Life
Why Didn't You Stop?
Mike Receiving Death Threats from Another Officer
Baron Perez, the Brooklyn Middleman
Meeting La Compañía
La Compañía Boss Putting a Hit on Him
Meeting Adam Diaz
Mike Saving Adam Diaz’s Money
Franklin and Coke – Local Bandits Who Robbed Dealers
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Officer Venable and Feeling Guilt
How Did Mike’s Guilt Manifest Physically?
Who Had You Become?
Coming Home from Rehab
How Long Were You in Rehab For?
Why Didn't You Stop If You Knew They Were Onto You?
The Year You Got Arrested
How Did It Feel When You Got Arrested?
Advice About Living an Authentic Life
Getting Released on Bail
Kidnapping Scandal to Pay Family’s Bail
Arrested for the Second Time
The Day You Went to Prison
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What Was Your Family Going Through?
First Time Mike’s Mum Came to See Him in Prison
Mike Getting Emotional in Front of His Mum
Mike’s Mum Tried to Keep Him Straight
Mike’s Mother Not Showing Him Love
Reflections on Parents After Everything
Coming Out of Jail at 44
Being Institutionalised
Life After Jail
What Did Mike Need to Hear at 18?
Does Corruption Still Happen Today?
What Has the Universe Put You Here to Share?
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