Frank Serpico

Frank Serpico (born April 14, 1936) is a former police officer from New York City, now living in Chatham, New York.

1970 Still Corruption

In 1970, Serpico went public on police corruption, speaking of bribery and kickbacks. Partially in response to this, New York City Mayor John Lindsay established the Knapp Commission to investigate the assertions. Serpico received numerous death threats, having testified against a former partner. Somehow they knew of Frank's supposedly secret meetings with top police investigators. It was not until April 1970, however, when the New York Times published an explosive story, that Mayor John Lindsay took action and appointed the Knapp Commission to investigate.

Related Topics:
1970 - Bribery - Kickback - John Lindsay - Knapp Commission

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