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Mike Dowd

Former NYPD officer. Speaker.

Mike Dowd

The cop at the center of one of New York's biggest police corruption scandals. Now he tells audiences how it happened, what it cost, and what accountability really looks like.

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The story

Then and Now

Michael Dowd's NYPD identification card from the 1980s
Then.Officer Michael Dowd, 75th Precinct, East New York.
Mike Dowd speaking to an audience
Now.Speaker, and the man who lived it.

The dirtiest cop in N.Y.

New York Daily News

In the 1980s Mike Dowd was a patrol officer in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct. He went from taking small payoffs to running a crew of officers who protected and worked with drug traffickers. He was arrested in 1992, and his case became a focus of the Mollen Commission, the city's investigation into police corruption. The New York Daily News called him “the dirtiest cop in N.Y.”

He served more than 12 years in federal prison.

His story is the subject of the documentary The Seven Five (2014), directed by Tiller Russell. Today he speaks to students, leaders and law enforcement about how good people slide into bad decisions, why the blue wall of silence holds, and how to rebuild a life after the worst thing you have ever done. He lives in Clearwater, Florida.

Programs

Talks

Every talk is told first person, with no script to hide behind. Each can be shaped as a keynote, a classroom session, or a training for leaders.

  1. 01. One Small Compromise

    How a good cop becomes a criminal one step at a time. The early warning signs, the rationalizations, and the moment it is too late to turn back.

    Best for:students, new hires, ethics programs.

  2. 02. The Blue Wall

    Why people stay silent, who the silence protects, and what it costs everyone inside it.

    Best for:law enforcement, compliance and leadership teams.

  3. 03. Starting Over

    Arrest, prison, and what accountability looks like after the headlines. A story about owning it and rebuilding.

    Best for:general audiences, recovery and reentry programs, podcasts.

On camera

Watch Mike tell it

Videos are hosted on YouTube.

Audiences

Who books Mike

  • Colleges and universities

    Criminal justice programs, lecture series, student life.

  • Law enforcement

    Academies, departments, and training conferences.

  • Associations and conferences

    Ethics, leadership, and compliance sessions.

  • Companies

    Ethics and compliance training for teams and leaders.

  • Recovery and reentry programs

    A real story of falling and getting back up.

  • Podcasts and media

    Long form interviews with nothing held back.

Mike has done ethics consulting for police departments and Wall Street firms and lectures at schools and universities.

FAQ

Questions

Who is Mike Dowd?

A former New York City police officer from the 75th Precinct in East New York who was arrested in 1992 for corruption and drug trafficking, served more than 12 years in federal prison, and now speaks about ethics, accountability and starting over. His story is the documentary The Seven Five.

What does Mike speak about?

How misconduct starts, why the blue wall of silence holds, and what accountability looks like after the fact. See the three talks above.

What kinds of events is he a fit for?

College lectures and criminal justice programs, law enforcement training, association and conference sessions, corporate ethics training, and podcasts.

How much does it cost to book Mike?

Fees depend on the event, the format and travel. Send the details through the form and you will get a quote.

How do I book him?

Use the inquiry form on this page. His booking representative, Christian Torres, handles every request and will reply by email.

Is The Seven Five about Mike?

Yes. The Seven Five (2014), directed by Tiller Russell, tells the story of Mike Dowd and the 75th Precinct.

Booking inquiry

Book Mike

Tell us about your event. Christian Torres, Mike's booking representative, will get back to you by email.

Mike Dowd arriving for a speaking event

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