Jul 21, 2020
Sometimes the life of a cop can be filled with danger and even terror. Sometimes with grief none but those wearing Blue can even begin to comprehend. But a police officer's day is also filled with a never-ending parade of examples of the weirdness and wonder of the human species - and oftentimes those examples can be amazing in their complexity and/or rife with outrageous (and sometimes gruesome) hilarity. So goes the second career of retired 20-year NYPD veteran Vic Ferrari, who has spent his post-police life writing books about his life in law enforcement - such tomes as "Through the Looking Glass: Stories from Inside America's Largest Police Department" or (Melissa's favorite title) "Dickheads & Debauchery and Other Ingenious Ways to Die" have made Ferrari one of the most entertaining American crime writers. In his latest book, "Grand Theft Auto: The NYPD's Auto Crime Division," Ferrari ventures into some of the most colorful, strange and downright wild stories from his years chasing after car thieves - those who work by themselves and those who work in groups using some incredibly complex schemes. In a midsummer break from murder (serial, mass, solved and unsolved), Melissa sits down for a conversational joy ride with Vic, who talks about the new book and just generally reminisces about his days on the Force. Enjoy!