NYPD Homicide Detective-Pete Panuccio

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Pete Panuccio, a retired NYPD homicide detective in New York City.
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[@petethecop2358]

Thank you all for tuning in and the wonderful comments. A special thank you to Mark Laita for giving me the opportunity to share my story.

[@sup393]

You were great Pete. Stay up

[@warpigg62]

Thank you Pete for your captivating life story. More young men need to hear your story. I salute you for your service and bravery

[@christopherphelan7975]

Way to go Pete! Loved hearing your stories on the job.

[@Captain420Cronic]

Much respect to you sir and thank you for your service in the police department. What you you did to help people in the community that you served for is unmeasurable

[@johnh4045]

Awesome story Pete .. I’m a New Yorker and was a kid when 9/11 happened and I love hearing the amazing stories from you guys about that day .. plus I’m sober 5 years, so congrats to you on your sobriety

[@junimeme5626]

As usual, huge props to Mark for not interrupting. There is some special kind of magic when you just hear an unrestricted stream of thought of someone's story.

[@robinmendez4559]

I agree Mark is a great listener. He lets it flow.!

[@gutz323]

To be fair, he only talks, or asks questions, when the subject goes quiet, or expects Mark to ask them something. He is a great interviewer. He normally let's the subject talk for as long as the feel comfortable, and it doesn't matter what tangent they go on.

[@2009como]

One of my favorite interviews. Please keep these great story tellers on your channel. They teach us the American history that will get lost from past generations

[@leneo1731]

Has Mark interrupted? I've been here for 3-4 years and I can't remember him ever doing that. Exept from when Rebecca is there. But who can blame him! Mark says he doesn't like to talk during the interviews. So often they get some questions before. Or maybe he cuts out his voice when he's editing his interviews.

[@Jacob-yi9kk]

Very true. Now that Vlad guy, different story! Vlad is insincere and corny.

[@JerryMetalManBattaglia]

I am fortunate enough to know Pete for over 30 years since I was a rookie cop. I was his driver when he was a new Sargeant. We are still friends still this day. This man is a living legend and like an older brother to me. Always looked out for me. Many great memories!

[@cremebrulee4759]

Thank you!

[@paco291]

Sergeants get drivers? 😮

[@kayakingirl7252]

@jerrymetalmanB- I'll bet you have some amazing stories as well ❤ I'm a Montana girl and love these NY cop stories!

[@dannycalley7777]

JMMB...........thanks for the extra !!!

[@debblackwell7425]

@@JerryMetalManBattaglia He definitely is a legend.

[@jonathannauck7453]

This man is the true definition of “New York’s Finest”. Class act.

[@carlawestlund4429]

My dad Sonny would have loved this R.I.P.Dad❤ a true New Yorker Westlund

[@BostonsF1nest]

Bostons F1nest

[@brandonyoung7726]

Can we stop with the "blah blah blahs finest"? The police started as slave trackers, and still arguably are today.

[@brandonyoung7726]

Banditos[1] Buffalo Soldiers[7] (African American Deputies Clique) Cavemen[7] Compton Executioners[8] Cowboys[7] Grim Reapers[1] Industry Indians[9] Jump Out Boys[1] Little Devils[10] Little Red Devils[7] Lynwood Vikings[7] Pirates[7] Posse[2] Rattlesnakes[2] Regulators[1][11] Spartans[7] Tasmanian Devils[7] The Leafs 3000 Boys[8] 2000 Boys[1] Temple Station V-Boys[12] Wayside Whities[13] off Wikipedia

[@brandonyoung7726]

@@BostonsF1nest does your department have gangs too?

[@laurarozie]

This was so interesting. This is the cop that Hollywood has often tried to recreate. The quintessential New York cop. Tough, smart, brave, quick-witted and a heart of gold. Thank you. What an honour to listen to him. Pete, I wish i could make you a cherry pie.

[@isaacshaw3314]

FACTS!!

[@ernienaspretto3854]

I happen to know this man very well. We were rookie cops together. I'm proud to say he's a dear friend. And let me just make it very simple - if the NYPD had a Hall of Fame, his plaque would be on the wall.

[@Mindy.LeMinge]

Shut up pig

[@marylreddick]

I’m sure he feels the same. Friendships sustain us don’t they.

[@debbietapp4992]

@@ernienaspretto3854 Thank you for your service 💙

[@kristasuz127]

They absolutely should have a hall of fame! Courageous men. This man is exceptional

[@roxannemoser]

Do you guys happen to know Ed McGreal? RIP

[@Kropikovo]

I don't care what anybody says, but this channel is an actual public service.

[@a.leehilliard4716]

Sometimes and sometimes iwill tap out for weeks at a time. Too triggering.

[@Saritabanana]

Hell yeah it is

[@brucemorgan]

What do people say?

[@rico9163]

I don't think anyone is saying differently, weird mentality

[@user-rw8rc3yp9d]

@@a.leehilliard4716 get a grip

[@beago0810]

I'm a black woman, age 66 and was born in Manhattan in 1957 and I must say I had a great childhood. We loved our neighborhood policemen. A couple of them would attend my mother's dinner parties. I miss those days.

[@TupDigital]

My Mom was born 1951&raised upper west side Manhattan (I was born at St Luke's where she worked in 1985) til we moved to Pittsburgh PA around 1990....her stories were same as yours, amazing memories of a tight knit community of widely mixed white black & Puerto Rican, her mom taking in the kids who had little family (and adopting many dogs too!) To feed&shelter them, knowing every neighbor, and knowing every cop on the beat! Total opposite of city life now. The character was sucked out w the original landscape of the neighborhood.

[@cookiestar2702]

I can imagine you have some incredible stories of the changes you have witnessed growing up there. Maybe you can be a future guest on SWU! ❤

[@pr00de]

lol this is a plant

[@davidperez5089]

Not a cannabis plant!!​@@pr00de

[@labyrinthoflies4438]

😂😂😂😂😂​@@kyieberry

[@bluetownbarry]

‘I don’t care if you’re on a park bench or Park Avenue’ amazing quote. What a great man.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

It's from seeing all side's of life....... everybody is somebody

[@drewintampa]

I cried my eyes out, man. He's right. I need to get sober. Thank you to him and this channel. I want my life back

[@chubbywubby90]

Me too

[@joyful_tanya]

I encourage you both to do it. AA is free (meger donation ) and offers a lot of support from people who have been staying sober, one day at a time. I'm happy to tell you that I have not had a drink in 21 years. We DO Recover!

[@kathleensullivan4547]

Dear friend, DO IT AND DON'T WASTE ANOTHER DAY OF LIFE AND OF YOUR LIFE. I was a drunk for 30 years, I drank my life and youth away 😢.. I haven't seen or heard from my son, MY SON MAN! since 2007. I did find him, he won't have anything to do with me..I won't go back to drinking, ever. I am a different kind of person and it required me to move far off grid, so far away from the liquor stores and bars and people to make it simply impossible to get it..I'm 4 yrs sober and I live in a horribly dry place with terrible weather and body damaging roads 😂. My vision is clear and I'm getting to know the new me.. I will never drink again. ❤❤❤ Drew if you see this one, you will Do it. God kept you alive for reasons yet to be known to you ❤

[@micheledemeester2282]

Sending Prayers and strength to you!!

[@numbernine3436]

Just l. night I had a conversation w/ my brother about out nephew. He's 53, has been drinking since he was a teen. His life is sh*+, he flipped his truck 2 wks ago. We all love him to death. He was asking my brother ( who has cancer) for a ride to the store. I said I wouldn't do it, we do things for him bc we love him. We need to love him enough to let him figure out he got himself to this position. He's only 53 somehow its possible he could live another 20- 25 yrs. If that's the case he needs those yrs to experience sobriety. He won't do it while we run him to the store, loan $$, gv him odd jobs. Ive seen people worse off than he is get sober. Heroin addicts, meth, you name it. They stop . Their entire lives are unbelievable now. Find an AA or NA whatever the case is that you are comfortable in. You may need to hit up 4 or 5, one day you'll realize you feel at home. A great sponsor who has years & years of sobriety is gold. Use them. Every weak thought, call them. U may only need 3 min of their time. It'll change your thought process in that moment. Yes they pass around a basket at these meetings, donate a couple $ if u can. If not they don't care. The donation is for coffee etc. No big deal. I say this in case someone reading thinks they can't go bc they don't hv a penny. Go. No one cares if u help w/coffee. When the tide turns & it will, then u donate a $20 instead of $2.. otherwise aa/na is there. I wish all of you the best❤

[@reneelibby4885]

" Ok, you're not dead, so make yourself useful" God bless you.

[@victorycupcake3061]

That stuck out to me too. So simple yet so meaningful. Every morning I wake up now, no matter how dark things get, when I brush my teeth and splash a little water on my face i'm going to say "Ok, you're not dead, so make yourself useful"

[@GetonMylevel132]

My mom use to say that to me as a child after scraping a knee, or getting fingers slammed in a car door by a sibling😂.

[@ReneeLibby-cv8vf]

@@GetonMylevel132 lol. Well, no offense to your mom, but I think you’re allowed to take a day off if you’re injured. Must be the nurse in ❤me.

[@user-ms5su6jv2j]

He sure kinda did, huh?

[@dsoule4902]

@@ReneeLibby-cv8vf...can still be useful...

[@mzalenski1]

"not today. Maybe tomorrow, but not today" has gotten me through a lot of tough times and bad impulses.

[@YouTubeIsTheGestapo]

it’s great advice

[@kat3010]

Indeed

[@jj-nh8lz]

Wow, well said

[@OLALALA1019]

I just said that and I put myself in a car sounds simple to others but instead of drinking and drugging all night I simply said no and put myself in a car. That’s a big step for me. I didn’t know I could do that.

[@ariaaa_g]

@@OLALALA1019thats amazing!!! and it's *a lot* ! keep up the good work❤

[@tomsparks6099]

I honor Det. Panuccio. To survive 9/11 and not return to alcohol must have been difficult. The PTSD of the first responders must be immense.

[@mariaalards6465]

And to think that the American government did this to them pretending it was 2 men who couldn’t even fly a plane!!

[@krisone63]

Some did, some didn't, went to many funerals like so many. It was closure to that day, for ten years or so it was hard to even go near the pile. Couldn't watch it on the tube or see pics. The hair would stand up on my arms, it was overcoming. Your mind is focused when you're busy, you can't think about it, like he said when it's quiet and you start thinking. In the middle of the night you do wake up sweating, heart beating like you need to go. No therapy helped, nothing, what helps is being with the guys you work with. It costs a marriage, it costs what can't be taken back, time, you lose time in your life that you can't get back. No one really knows about the suicides, PAPD and NYPD guys ate their guns, some firemen did the same thing but it was something that was never brought to light by the media. I too retired but you can come back with a preference on what to do. It is thee greatest job in the world but now it's not worth it in NY, liberals have made it so difficult to keep order.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Some of us will NEVER find a reason to return to alcohol. God forbid 🚫 🙏

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

By the grace of the good Lord Jesus Christ

[@DC-ic4ei]

How do you honour his memory aand legacy? Specifically?

[@markdd2142]

The side of the NYPD that you don’t hear about, hardworking, dedicated, and a passion for helping the public. NYC has lost its way…….great interview love the history lesson we all could learn from.

[@Southpaw128]

NYC hasn’t lost its way, people just choose to look past it and be cynical. Speak to people on the street, police on patrol. Be respectful and listen and you might surprise yourself

[@loganhorn9755]

This man took us right to the 9/11 tragic scene with his life story and honesty.

[@alliegehring9421]

As incompetent conspiracies float around that it was an inside job which is so disrespectful to those who lost their lives.

[@jmvcpp]

How do all these Italian old dudes are such great storytellers ??? They have a natural cadence, it's amazing to see

[@markbeames7852]

because he's half Irish.

[@vincentsmith8284]

Irish men from nyc are the greatest storytellers

[@markbeames7852]

@@vincentsmith8284 Irish men aren't from NYC. They can only live there.

[@julz7753]

@@markbeames7852lol!

[@Metalholic7of8]

He speak this way because he is a cultured personality. My grandpa was not a policeman, but a construction worker. He was a superintendent and steel erection putting up the buildings. He could tell a story, the same way just as many F words.

[@robedwards4636]

What a great example of true masculinity. He understands his own limitations, seeks help when he needed to and powered through. Thank you.

[@lyndzsea8213]

Well said!

[@markfromct2]

Totally agreed robedwards

[@Optim40]

They got the new boys against that. And that's why they're always crying and feeling insecure for everything. And when they do try they have no idea what theyre doing. Just crossing boundaries left and right.

[@mullcrumthesage6303]

Good comment..shame we are slowly disappearing.

[@lawrencebenjamin502]

Preach !!

[@leneo1731]

This is what a real police is supposed to be like! Real caring and with integrity. Thank you for everything you have done during your service, Mr. Pete ❤️

[@silaslizzie43]

I'm not sure that civilians can truly say what is required to be a 'true policeman' other than armchair quarterbacking it. I'm guessing we don't know or understand half of what this job requires or does to a person.

[@ClickingAround]

@@silaslizzie43so police should decide what police are? You need to think on this some more.

[@buffobison3099]

@@silaslizzie43I think actually caring about the people you protect and acting with integrity is essential for a police no matter how it comes out through them. I don’t think that’s armchair quarterbacking at all to say that’s considering those are two core tenets of their job. I see what you’re saying but I don’t think police shouldn’t care and shouldn’t have integrity, then they wouldn’t be serving the law, so a good police must right?

[@VeBombs]

LAPD needs to be trained by this gentleman!

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

​@silaslizzie43 ur one of the lowlife cops that doesnt understand servant leadership. If u had any honor ud turn in ur badge and do something useful for society.

[@Johntheheadache]

I was literally just talking to my aging aunt on the phone an hour ago..I was telling her we (the kids) all grew up full of love and attention, we were poor, but we never went to bed hungry and I told her I loved her and thanked her for everything she did for us. Then this video came up and he started talking about how he grew up, and I started tearing up. Whatever mistakes mom and dad may have made, forgive them..they too were growing up, they too were scared. Love your family. They are part of what you are.

[@TheLisalee1966]

A Native New Yorker here still here. This man truly is a great story teller !! And the the New York accent and such a good “ Old school” Man!!! Love it!!

[@davidletz9123]

This was the best 1 hour 25 minutes I ever spent on KZbin. Can't thank you enough for this video.

[@lynndinovo3500]

Me too!

[@Ultra54able]

ditto

[@patpadden9647]

I'd say it's some of the best storytelling I've ever heard in my life.

[@RobotsCanDoAnything]

As long as we are sober we have a fighting chance. Thank you for the reminder.

[@matthewbrandon931]

Yes

[@edwardthompson2479]

I needed to hear that. I fell off the wagon this past weekend, and it sucks but we move on.

[@lynneaiken1647]

Amen!!!

[@lynneaiken1647]

​@@edwardthompson2479chin up!!! Congratulations on moving past it... We do what we can, day by day... God bless you sir..💜🙏

[@9liveslisa]

I loved hearing his story. I live in California, but on 9/11/2001 I was in New York for the first time. My father and I were going to fly to Rome that afternoon and were staying in a hotel in Manhattan. I will never forget that day. The police and the firemen were so amazing and brave. I've never seen a city close down and lock up so fast and hopefully never will again. I want to thank Detective Panuccio for his service and I'm happy he made it out alive. Of course, my father and I cancelled the trip to Italy, and I ended up driving my Dad home across the country. It was a surreal experience, but a wonderful one. My Dad and I really bonded on that trip.

[@edsvids]

I had the opportunity and the honor to drive cross country with my son when he moved to California. PRICELESS.

[@haruno21]

OMG man what a day to be in NYC 😮

[@Freestoneway]

Everyone has a story to tell. In my opinion your best work, is interviews with those who have a line of work. I really want to see more from teachers, social workers nurses, cops, medics, firefighters etc.. absolutely amazing channel.

[@haruno21]

Sameeeeeeee. I love those stories

[@DumbDare]

In case anyones curious, there were over 1800 murders in New York in 1988. For comparison, there was only 386 in 2023. This detective was literally living in Gotham.

[@sunsetbutterfly2799]

Lol

[@michaeld.4521]

Was well over 2,000 at one point.

[@Southpaw128]

@@michaeld.45211991 I believe

[@happyman5139]

This is one of the most profound conversations you have ever published. It addresses trauma, addiction, loss, grief, jealousy, healing. Blew me away and in today's world that takes a lot. Thank you.

[@alliegehring9421]

And a true look into 911 from his eyes. So many stories.

[@beanieduchet2928]

" I'm not dead, so, make yourself useful. " I will remember these words always.

[@MariaCascalheira-sh9eq]

Yes!

[@tommyzelle1312]

Old timers … live to work

[@kaitlinbeste]

Haha I live 😂

[@lyndzsea8213]

Same!

[@Craig-cj1hb]

No you won’t. You were just high

[@patrioticstandard6627]

The best thing about this channel is that the interview is never interrupted. Just allows the guest to talk. Great interview and great channel!

[@s.clignancourt1897]

Agree. Along with that, to me the best thing is: without music and sound or visual effects that nowadays turn even so many documentaries, voiceover and some interviews (!) into a ...pulp. This modern TV- and film production "culture" that bombards us with a constant influx of accoustics and visuals has, I believe, greatly contributed to many in the audiences having lost their abiltity of (or let's say, never encouraged or supported their ability) simply listening and concentrating on one thing, for example a person talking. I am not sure whether filmmakers use such increasingly invasive means to reach those blunted viewers who simply can not be reached or touched by the content itself anymore, or whether many audiences have lost their ability to listen and concentrate on one activity without interruption - like a person talking- partly because of this film- and TV "culture". A mutual thing I guess.- Thanks to the channel for stepping out of that "circle".

[@superbug1977]

37 years sober--God bless brother.

[@themarksmith]

I'm from the U.K. and this guys accent is what I imagine every New Yorker sounds like, lol - great to listen to him and his stories!

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

My grandfather was the same...... talking like he was chewing a chop

[@themarksmith]

@@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg 🤣

[@kristyneknodel8395]

I love the suit and tie. It shows how professional he is❤😁

[@willmolina7395]

I usually don't dress in a suit and tie..but I always pay attention when ppl do.. I can appreciate the design, the color choices etc etc.. beige and blue are my fav slack choices.. you can do wonders.. I love his choice of color.. 🙂

[@marky657]

I saw the post of this video and noticed NYPD homicide Detective. Another great video. Pete started talking and I looked at this guy and I thought he was in his late 60's early 70s. Then he said I was born in 1960. I went OMG, Pete is the same age as me. I was sworn in as Police Officer in September 1982. I worked in the San Fernando Valley of LA. I remember crack, PCP fights, pursuits, gang murders and all kinds of shit that came with it. I retired as Deputy Sheriff with Kern County in 2010 with 30 years of total service. Pete and so many others are my brothers and sisters. I loved being a cop. I am a survivor of PTSD.

[@edsvids]

God Bless you. I too was a cop and loved every minute of it. I experienced PTSD 2 years after being at the tower and helping with the recovery. Thank God I had a great support group around. I know I was difficult to live with but they loved me back to recovery. Hearing Det. Panuccio's story just add's on to my recovery.

[@dawnreneegmail]

to you and @edsvid, it must be awful to see the degradation of what came from a load of malarky into a fine force and back to a load of malarky! Though corruption is as old as prostitution (and perhaps older!) I hope we can get back to level where peacekeeping is no more than that. blessings for your service gentlemen.

[@haruno21]

OMG man. Thanks for your service 🙏🏼 You have sacrificed even your mental health for the society 🙏🏼 No words

[@marktefft3431]

“Can I curse here”? 😂 That’s a gentleman! Great interview as always!

[@widneyburton5559]

This man is one of many heroes who saved people that day. Thank you, Pete Panuccio. I was just a small child in a different state but I remember this clearly. You're a true hero.

[@phukit5456]

I watch theses all the time. This is one of the best. This guy seems so moral, trustworthy ,honest, caring and sincere. Wish I could of met him.

[@tomroberts9794]

A 'Boy Scout' cop.

[@daniellem1978]

I love Pete!!! I could listen to him talk all day long. I really hope you have him back again. He seems like a real genuine nice guy who cares about people generally. We're missing that in people nowadays

[@dawnreneegmail]

The art of conversation (or convo as it's called these days) is lost and that saying comes long before the advent of devices and social media!!

[@CaliBoi226]

One of the things i love about this channel is Mark rarely interjects. He lets the guests just talk and speak about their life. It’s gotta be therapeutic to them.

[@valgarvin6026]

Also has a lot to do with the editing.

[@bunnybutt1821]

He was on Joe Rogan’s podcast and said these are his favorite interviews, where the people can just talk and not have to be prompted. This guy is an amazing storyteller.

[@a.leehilliard4716]

I have lived in the precinct he worked in for 40 yrs. You have no idea how brutal it is. It is worse than ever now.

[@girl38rockify]

Why

[@BrianHassett-ih3jp]

​@@girl38rockify Why? Ever heard of Bail Reform? Parole reform? Taking away "qualified" immunity?

[@shadowwolf9503]

​@@girl38rockify I honestly believe one of the main reasons for so much crime is the gun laws in NY City. It's almost impossible for an average "Joe" to obtain a handgun carry permit. So the bad guys know the big majority of the "Good Guys" are not going to be armed- making them a soft target. When only the "Bad Guys" are armed, crime is much worse than in areas where the "Average Joe Good Guys" can and are legally armed.

[@passtheawksshow]

This is the kind of man I wish to be. Integrity and diligence, a real old-school man. Thank you for sharing your story, it's an inspiration to young men like me.

[@michaelcullen6375]

Im retired from the job and these old time detectives are some of the smartest guys you could ever meet.

[@joesmoe1347]

Met this dude in brooklyn. Brownsville. He was on duty when my father died in the 77th precinct

[@randythompson2681]

He must of made quite an impression on you to remember a cop during the time your father passed. Hope you have been able to recover.

[@pamlione121]

It's still with you about your dad, I'm sure it will always be. Hope you're okay.

[@brettfrimmer6567]

Officer Venable?

[@jordancooke5980]

77th Precinct is Crown Heights though

[@heidikirsch9100]

My ex lived in brownsville then sheepshead bay then back, his older italian jewish father lived in brownsville. He always talked about the old days. Had lots of friends of all races.

[@megsblue]

I’m only 15 minutes in and I’m mesmerized by this man. He’s such a caricature and I’m obsessed.

[@markmcdonald1663]

He reminds me of detective Joe Kenda, on tv’s the Homicide Hunter Discovery Channel

[@lauradehart8182]

@@markmcdonald1663 You’re right! love him!! I’ve literally watched every episode!! ❤

[@dianebaugher3919]

character, yes he is

[@karimelzein9115]

Chill

[@Bob-q7v1b]

Shut up

[@debblackwell7425]

I am 73 and born and raised in the Bronx. I loved this interview.

[@HuffDuster]

​@Kennedy4OurCountry eh ?

[@lynneaiken1647]

Same!!

[@k.f.5509]

This has to be the best SWU episode I've ever seen. This guy is a natural storyteller. Engaging and badass. Could listen to him all day.

[@Toonces666]

Pete’s testimony is so valuable. Thank you for recording it, Mark. And Pete, you are the best of New York City. You really are! As an ex-Queens girl, I am SO proud of you! God bless, and thank you so much for sharing your story with us.

[@catherinesmith625]

You're recording living history, Mark. What you do is important. Great interview. Great job on leaving it to Pete to talk.

[@megsblue]

I genuinely like this man’s personality. He’s so classy, and such an amazing caricature of what you would want an old NYC homocide detective to be. Under that tough exterior is a man who just wants to help people and treat them with respect, a man who is honest and hard-working. I usually struggle to finish a long interview like this because I have a short attention span but he had me hanging on every word. ❤

[@mariecasasnovas5945]

I’m born and raised in Brooklyn NY and I agree with Detective Panuccio one hundred percent. Our justice system is failing us in our city and the immigrant population has exploded out of control and not with families but the worst of the worst. It’s affecting all areas of our city. Our politicians do not serve with common sense they govern to either the extreme left or the extreme right it’s sad and I worry for our young generations and what the future holds for them. I was born in 1956 and no things were not perfect but our country was striving for a better future for all and now we’re so divided because of the extremism. Thank you Detective Panuccio for your service in our city it is appreciated 💯

[@fucketaboutit]

What I do NOT understand is WHY are the people not protesting or even taking matters into their own hands to reject this BS... flood of shady unknowns tossed into our society for what? To ruin our lives? SURE Some are fine.. ... but far too many are definitely NOT! and the gamble is not worth it!

[@joyful_tanya]

I agree with you.

[@tomroberts9794]

Excellent comment.

[@ey67]

Corporate government, greed, corruption, etc etc since saint Ronny Reagan and all the rest that have followed. Demorats and rethuglicans

[@ppoonjr]

Pete needs to write a book about his experiences if he has not already. He’s old school and his memories are gold!

[@Robin-ze3rq]

This is an incredible story from an incredible man, who has lived through more than anyone should have to but retains his humanity and dignity. I'm in awe. Thank you, Sir, for your service.

[@user-qr5eo4wb9r]

I born in 1964 in NYC. I am torn between my experience in NYC/LES. 8 years in Manhattan and 4 years in the Bronx. Family , could be your haven. You are right on corruption with all these non profit entities. I go back when possible. There is no place like home! You served the citizens of the city , thank you. You see things you want to forget and also embrace memories that bring you warmth and happiness. That is how I feel about the city that never sleeps. Bless you and enjoy your retirement!

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Detective Pete has a real Humphrey Bogart vibe-handsome and full of captivating stories. When you’re passionate about your work, retirement seems like an afterthought. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has another decade in him.

[@nobison6185]

You got bookshelfed and still did real police work, Salute Sir!

[@donnabittner69]

Bogart indeed!

[@peterweiss5084]

Fascinating interview, brings back memories of my own career. I was briefly assigned to the 19pct when I was a rookie and remember Sgt Panuccio. He is definitely a cops cop, from a great generation of NYPD officers. I worked all over Manhattan and then as a pilot in Aviation. I can relate to responding to bridge jumpers. Pete I wish you and all our fellow officers a happy, healthy retirement.

[@IamAmericasDaughter]

I was riveted the moment he started talking. Thank you for sharing experiences of your life and for your service of course.

[@user-ue8wv8oo2b]

What a remarkable interview this is! A true man of integrity. I am deeply appreciating hearing his words. Thank you for interviewing him, Mark.🙏🏻♥️

[@Rileybenitezz]

this guy is exactly who you wanna remember when you think of a classic timeless New York spirit

[@glenn65]

Pete Panuccio , sir , thank you for your service! Never give up ! 🙏

[@topfeedcoco]

That is the most saccharine throw away well trained dog line in modern parlance.

[@ad4408]

I loved hearing Detective Pannucio's story. What a true New Yorker! Thank you for the 40 years of service you gave.

[@zacharyparisi4231]

I am so incredibly lucky and grateful that I was on the job when cops like you were still around to learn from. Unfortunately the knowledge is no longer being passed down. Also being involved in 911 pretty heavily myself, your account brought me to absolute tears. Thank you Boss for telling your story it's important that people hear this.

[@Toonces666]

God bless you, Zachary.

[@mikesmusicden]

Much respect. When Detective Panuccio said, "I'm not dead, so make yourself useful" at 32:22, that really showed his character. I wish more people today had that mindset...

[@debszakormos7919]

A 90 min interview, and those words "Hey i'm not dead, make yourself useful" will stick with me 4evr. I'll use it in my daily mantra! Thank you, Detective Pannucio, and thank you Mark for fab Interview. 😇🐦🇨🇦

[@timcarpenter8526]

Mark, I gotta say this has to be one of the best interviews that you have ever done. You really deserve some recognition for the the work that you do beyond being just an excellent content creator. For example I can easily picture you testifying in front of congress and speaking, with authority, truth to power regarding issues that most people would prefer to ignore. Excellent work Mark, keep it up man.👍

[@elsiesalas4673]

I'm a 66 yr old Puerto Rican woman that was born and raised in the Bronx. I remember as a child when the cops, who were dressed in a navy blue uniform, would walk down my street on 157st and St Ann's Ave. It was crazy growing up here but it was home. This was a a great interview, thank you.

[@johnheffernan2422]

Remember taking the #12 bus to Orchard beach and hanging out there? I worked there while in high school, the summers of ‘72 and ‘73. I have great memories of those days but could’ve did without the gangs, such as the savage skulls etc;

[@BrianHassett-ih3jp]

That is still a tough neighborhood.

[@sm1tty031]

@@johnheffernan2422 chickenbone beach right?

[@dominicquintana7331]

This guy is such a natural and engaging storyteller. I figured I'd watch a few minutes but ended up watching the whole thing. Thank you for sharing this was great.

[@oshserrano703]

I love this guy, you need him back. So much experience and wisdom. Thanks Pete

[@christineharper8591]

Thank you Det Panuccio. You are a hero. Thank you Mark for being an outlet for real honesty.

[@enk4s3d77]

Spectacular storyteller. This might be the best one yet.

[@pamelamays4186]

This gentleman could write a best seller, get a movie deal, and a booking on the lecture circuit. He'd also be a fantastic criminology instructor.

[@MikeSmith10999]

Agreed.

[@haruno21]

This this and this

[@ccsmooth55]

What an amazing person and story. Thank you for bringing this man to us. With all the attention that "celebrities" get, its awesome to hear the story of a regular person.

[@haruno21]

He is so much more interesting than the average Kardashian, influencer whomever that get so much attention rn

[@killereverb3928]

Love Pete. Born same year. Old school raised right. Real man real integrity. God bless you Pete.

[@lesterstehn4802]

You know it's 3 am here in Australia and I was going to bed an hour and a half ago... What a Man and a Life... Thanks Mark for providing a platform for these magnificent humans to share with us all👍

[@Nicholas-HTX]

Going on 11 years with the Patrol Division here in Houston, TX. I put in to transfer to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and I have an oral review board coming up soon. Fingers crossed. Loved the interview, thanks Pete!

[@nickcrim2859]

Fingers crossed my friend, thank you for your service.

[@ericrohrer5160]

Me too. It's gotta be nuts out there!!!😮

[@Waltham1892]

Good luck, Partner.

[@matthewbrandon931]

Just so you know it's a thankless job.

[@Sabrina-LosAngeles]

Much respect for this man - he must have seen such drastic differences over the history of his career so I can only imagine what he thinks about the current situation in NYC. Amazing story-teller

[@Anthony1Baker1]

It’s a lot better now, and if you’re from NY and not trying to push political agendas, you would agree. No comparison whatsoever from the 80s 90s to now. Hell on Earth to a vacation spot nowadays.

[@robo5987]

​@@Anthony1Baker1 nah your dead wrong

[@relaxresell3121]

Incredible, heartfelt story. One of the best on this channel. Thank you for letting us into your world.

[@Brothaz2]

This is my humble opinion, but this is one of the best guests you have had on the show Mark. For me It's just like the opening scene for the brilliant movie "No country for old men" when Tommy Lee jones says, quote: " I always liked to hear about the old-timers. Never missed a chance to do so." end quote. Kudos Mark and thank you Pete. Amazing interview!

[@coralclark5979]

37 years sober myself. We learn to accept, forgive and walk through life being of service and grateful for the opportunity. Thank you for sharing your story. This is a wonderful show.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽

[@Chrisjohnsob-o8p]

If you don't mind, can you tell me how long were you drinking? I'm 35 now, been drinking since 21. I want to stop before it's too late.

[@davidford2169]

They don't make them like that anymore. Thanks Mark 👍🇬🇧

[@BettyFL]

Not at all ❤

[@bg695]

Imagine if every officer were like this one. What a treasure. Beautiful interview.

[@CleverlyVo]

These are the kind of people you are very lucky to have in life, as a brother, a husband, a friend, any way shape or form.

[@johnnada]

This is truly what a man should aspire to be. Stoic, brave, selfless, humble, and a hopeless fighter for the future.

[@amstergal]

Thank you, Pete! I watched in pieces, hanging on to every word, before work, riding on the train to work, after work on the train, and finally at home. I fought back the tears on the train, feel this so deeply. You are indeed a wonderful story teller and sadly nailed the truth to the decline and state of things now. Your closing words are told with such warmth and charm, that in spite of all that's changed, of all you've witnessed and still do, you endearingly tell us you're staying. My heart goes out to you and can't thank you enough for sharing your deeply poignant story.

[@shoots1004]

It's funny that my father who's a retired Manhattan homicide sergeant detective met one of my friends who's a beat cop from Brooklyn. After speaking with him for a few minutes and finding out he works in Brooklyn, my father turned to me and said, I thought you said he was a city cop. 86 years old and still sharp as a tack. Thanks for your service and devotion to keeping the city safe Mr Pete.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

My family are Cop's and Firemen in NY, nobody can afford a home in NY anymore, and it's not just America it's everywhere, I live in Australia and my kids just struggle, a son a Chef and his wife a social worker and they're doing it hard especially with a baby, my daughter is an MD, a neurologist who decided to work with the VA, her passion with veteran's in the family and She's short the end of every week. I suppose that it means that they need to see Da more often......home grown vegetables and night's on the jetty catching fresh fish. I volunteer with the homeless and I have NO answers

[@wanchawancha5323]

What a great interview I was there during 9/11 (got there after the second tower collapsed)with 3 years on the job 😢. I was there for months. GOD BLESS those first responders and everyone who perished. People I know are still getting sick and passing away from that day 😢. Greatest show on earth I retired (Detective) 4 years ago .

[@jaredbond7908]

Hey, how many NYers believe that 9/11 was an inside job? You'd think they'd feel pretty angry about that. To me, it's just history now, but a lot of NYers really suffered from that.

[@jaredbond7908]

[my comment was automatically c@nsored, haha]

[@user-mi5cm1cm2z]

🕊 💕 💞

[@LynnieKoko]

My brother is about 3 years in now in the northeast. I worry about him every day but am so proud of him. Thank you for all the work and service you’ve done for the public! Enjoy retirement

[@wanchawancha5323]

@@user-mi5cm1cm2z Thank you 🙏

[@captaincaveman4393]

Very nice interview. Very nice man. This is a true meaning of a public servant. Thank God for individuals like this.

[@indianinktatparlor]

Another great person interviewed ! Teared up a few times, and I thank this man for his service, dedication, and integrity! America needs to hear these stories, shows our roots as hard-working Americans who built this great place. We need not give up and fight to make our homes safe again. 🙌

[@Cbow3977]

Thank you Mark for this interview, Thank you Pete and for your service!

[@a.leehilliard4716]

Glad u got someone on here to tell the truth about the crap going on in NYC

[@nebwachamp]

U mean the Marxism. Yea. It ruins everything but not if u hear the Marxist tell of it They are mind slaves to the biggest corporations in the world and across as tho they stand for the little man. It's sick.

[@japponica]

From the UK. So why are NYers against Trump?

[@sammadison6261]

I lived in Astoria, Queens in 2000 & 2001, 9/11 changed us all forever. I met and befriended a few NYPD officers while living there - I will always have SO MUCH respect and love for the NYPD. Thank you for sharing, Pete

[@terrimartel6558]

Thank you (retired) Officer Panuccio for sharing your story and for your service to your community. Anyone who arbitrarily disrespects and judges a police officer needs to remember that there may come a time when they need that officer. They have no idea how difficult the job is.

[@jkcarter436]

What a remarkable interview, much respect to this man.

[@Joshualuv13]

What a wonderful way to grow up.This is fantastic. Love seeing a real-life NYDP detective and hearing his life's experiences. Shout out from Australia.

[@marilonarts]

What a gentleman, brave, mentally strong and kind soul, which you can't say for many of your interviewers. Absolute honor listening to this man. ❤

[@danielnator123456]

I envy this man's childhood so much. A big family, lots of people to play with, eating together, and people to help shape you. I was raised by my mom, and that was it. I love her to death, but sometimes I wish I had a bigger family growing up.

[@yuriboyka6131]

It’s a give and take. His family worked because that’s the old school European way. I’m from Eastern Europe and it was common up until about the 90s for all men of the family to raise their families together. At times in some families you could have up to 70 men with their own families living in huge 5-6 story stone houses. Cool stuff. The pace of America after ww2 started picking up. Especially in big cities.

[@LimoneneDaddy]

I hope this finds you well, but it's important not to identify or label yourself based on what has happened to you or something you do/don't have. You can do anything you put your mind to, and you're not any less than anyone else because you didn't have the upbringing you're longing for ❤

[@mustangjoe2066]

If you still got your mom,you are richer than you realize 😉

[@I-can-c-u]

Depends on the family. Most are dysfunctional and having several in one house would be overwhelming with all the rules in the house. All the kids won’t get along.

[@yuriboyka6131]

@@I-can-c-u without pop culture. Social media. Bullshit things. Children will get along with and accept whatever is placed in front of them. Especially if they are raised in a respectful/self thinking manner.

[@jenniferschwed4000]

I love him-I loved hearing his story and I loved the way he tells it. I love his grit and his vulnerability all at once. He’s a cop and he makes the world a better place. Thank you for posting his interview.

[@user-ke4lv6vl8r]

what an amazing story , this was a wild one. much love to the good cops who are still in NYC

[@michaels7258]

This is one of the best interviews I have seen. This man’s dedication to his community is incredible. The terrible things he had to see that took him down a terrible path and then to find redemption. Just amazing.

[@hallelujah138]

Mark! I bought your book and I just want you to know it’s very beautiful and it’s nice to see the portraits and remember their story.

[@jblancodj]

What’s the books name!

[@Three_Sevens]

I live in the bronx and work in Manhattan and everything this guy is saying about the city now it's 100 percent correct.

[@user-jd9kg3pd9z]

“I hoped that entertained your audience.” SURE DID !!! Another great interview. I don’t know how you find these people but this guy Pete is solid gold. What a treat to listen to him tell his stories for an hour and a half. I could listen to another hour and a half. Thanks , Pete in Portland

[@jessicamorey1662]

The best interview by far!! Thank you for your service Pete!