Retired NYPD Detective-Pete Fiorillo

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Pete Fiorillo, a retired NYPD detective.
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[@jenniferfio9916]

Pete is my amazing father, he’s my dad ❤️! He truly is one of a kind. The mold was broke when he was made. He’s a wonderful father and created a beautiful home environment for his family. No one could fill his shoes! ❤

[@zicokanoo5383]

I loved his honesty in his stories/experiences and the end statement made me chuckle. Your dad's a diamond ❤🇵🇰❤

[@adriamoffatt5821]

You're lucky to have him. I like when he said, "You know they're all full of shit."

[@yellowstonekv959]

@jenniferfio9916 , you're lucky to have him. Please make sure he reads all the great comments about him and this interview. You must be so proud of him 💖

[@jenniferfio9916]

Thank you for expressing your admiration for my dad. He’s one of kind. I’m not only lucky to have him as a dad, i’m BLESSED beyond belief. My mother is just as wonderful. They both made my brother and I a beautiful life. ❤ On a lighter note, we hear all these stories alllll day long lol, he could go for hours. It’s his passion.

[@tomdonahue4224]

I am 100% sure Pete raised great kids, too!

[@captainfalcon8615]

Pete is my father and hes the absolute best! Hes just as kind wise as he comes off in this interview. So glad he got to tell his story!!❤

[@ViniciusDeFurio]

🇮🇹🦁He’s a #Legend ! Much Health to him.

[@angelagreen1266]

💜💜💜

[@angelagreen1266]

💜💜💜🙏

[@jenniferfio9916]

I’m really his daughter and proud of it . I have a brother (2 years older than me) who is an Inspector in the police department. 31 years on the force. So proud of him as well. ❤ He did work the son of Sam case, briefly. He has many more stories to tell. He speaks in truth and enthusiasm.

[@mendaciousreality8459]

They are pigs. They do the dirty work of the elite who are the most evil of all. Nothing to be proud of…

[@jessicadelano2126]

Your dad is awesome! I've had the privilege to speak with him by phone before and I adore him. You definitely should be proud! Much love ❤

[@jenniferfio9916]

Thank you very much. He is a gem! We love him very much! The best man everrrrr ! Be well!

[@kristamirabile8800]

@@jenniferfio9916we need more videos with your dad and Mark! He has me over here crying laughing at midnight 🤣 Epic.

[@jenniferfio9916]

Krista… I will definitely pass the message on 👍🏻 Thank you so much. He is a character ❤

[@tomdonahue4224]

I am retired LE, 5 years as an Investigator and I went into the job feeling like it was an honor that I was allowed to do this job. At the end, I just wanted to get my time in, get out in one piece and get on with the rest of my life. At the end of the day, you only solve as much Crime as your City is willing to pay for, and they surely aren't willing to pay for enough Cops and Detectives to do the upfront oversight to prevent the kind of things Pete talked about from happening. God help the Cop on duty that actually does report any kind of malfeasance. The City will bide its time, wait for the right moment and come down on you like a ton of bricks. You will be done dirtier far more than you can ever imagine. Looking back, I think this happens because of human nature, human greed, human arrogance, human jealousy. If you work in any one place long enough, there will be people who won't like you for whatever reason. Maybe you got to go to a training school they wanted to go to, and they will always be looking to stab you in the back for whatever reason. Cops aren't any different than any person. In my time, I saw incredible acts of bravery and competence far more times than I saw acts of dishonesty, cowardice and selfishness, but we are all human beings and it does happen.

[@MagaISaCULTBro]

Tyrants

[@chrischarles7396]

@@MagaISaCULTBro fuck off bro is trying to give a slice of reality few things in this world are black or white most things are gray.

[@eyixon]

This is 100 raw. I appreciate you. Im now learning this lesson. Theres always gonna be someone who doesnt like you for no reason

[@tomdonahue4224]

@RichardSD1956 You bring nothing to the discussion. Go back to your safe space and think of something insightful.

[@ActionJacksonForever]

@@tomdonahue4224he bring a lot to the discussion. Do you know what the origin of the police force is? I suggest you do your studying. An ignorant person is a dangerous one

[@thekatt...]

As a grandma, living on a small farm in northern Ontario, Canada..I care. I want to hear about your life. That's what this whole channel is about, buddy. 💜

[@thekatt...]

3 hours and over 13,000 views.

[@fredmeyer1898]

I love this and hope you'll have many more elderly folks on, just telling stories. They won't always be here so we need to document things and hear them. This is like listening to my grandpa.

[@pineapple_peoplesouth_afri450]

I had the same thoughts!❤

[@MrThorain]

I agree.

[@lostnumber08]

What a gem. This is why you need to spend time talking to old folks!

[@basketballadigonzalez5561]

Yes! Because in a few years all the experienced baby boomers will be gone 😢

[@John_Wood_]

Didn't expect this to be a good one but was very impressed. This man is one cool character, an honest man.

[@lostangeles86]

I grew up with people like Pete right across the water from NYC. So refreshing to hear someone tell the truth like that again. He's a true hero for the work that he does. God bless him for taking the time to make things right in the world. We care Pete and we love you buddy!

[@rick_4760]

Bergen Or Hudson county?

[@lostangeles86]

@@rick_4760 Hudson - Bayonne

[@csands1976]

Mark: “What have you learned in your 85 years?” Pete: “Let me tell you….Most of life is bull shit”. I busted out laughing.

[@WaitWhatsMyName]

Hes not wrong, half of life is sleeping, eating, shitting, cleaning and repeat

[@HerculesRockefellerESQ]

The older I get, the more I realize this is true.

[@myroncope5]

the eating and sleeping part is pretty good.

[@CH-sl5eq]

@@WaitWhatsMyName That's not what he means.

[@jamesgrant9858]

He knows the deal now . Age is wisdom .

[@goldielocks8231]

What a great life story i could listen to him all day please bring him back for round 2 !! God bless you det fiorillo!! Thanks for your service!!

[@lsantamaria1545]

like listening to an uncle tell cop war stories and next thing you know its 3 hours later

[@sarkisianhavens]

I really smiled when he said This is like therapy I should pay You! I love that generation & I'm very interested in listening to how their times were

[@whompbiscuits8930]

I could listen to this guy all day. A true treasure. Love to see an interview with both him and Mike Dowd. Those two guys could air more NYPD dirty laundry than a laundromat.

[@brunolima7402]

Pete is a source of knowledge. I hope you can interview him again and we can get content like this more often. Thanks for the video.

[@jeannie-michellebabygurl1847]

Right! I need a whole podcast for Pete😂😂 bless him!

[@jdclarke47]

I miss guys like him. Common sense to his world and others. Thank you

[@BeKind2AllKinds]

Lol.

[@krisdee_rn]

There's something about people from NYC. They're a world of their own. And good story tellers.

[@noraoros9974]

Thank you for having the courage, and balls, to speak up about the injustice!

[@jeannie-michellebabygurl1847]

💯💯

[@JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life]

He goes, "this is like therapy. I should pay you.". Lol❤

[@BeKind2AllKinds]

As if “balls” are strong. Balls are weak and fragile. If you want to call someone brave, call them a vagina.

[@ericdwills14]

85 years old. Great memory. Full head of hair. Drinks full sugar Pepsi. Legend.

[@JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life]

Lol yep!!❤❤

[@LookToWindward]

Debatable on the great memory. I feel like there were some great stories here but I had a real difficult time following them.

[@AntiPlatitude]

@@LookToWindwardit’s not necessarily his memory that is at the root of this issue. It’s kind of a New York Italian storytelling style. There’s lots of tangents, sidetracks, backtracks and foreshadowing blended into a story that could likely be told in a much more succinct fashion. I spent 18 months in New York for work, and I wish I could say that I got better at following these kinds of tales, but I really didn’t. The locals would tell me that it takes a few years of immersion into their culture before you get proficient enough to be able to truly follow the stories.

[@PeaShaped]

You missed math I see LOL

[@jamie.777]

I was loving the Pepsi. ❤

[@laurelneedham5447]

Yo, Pete! Please come back for an update! And you're wrong, who would listen to you? We are! Former police civilian member here, loved your detective stories, and hugs from Canada for standing up for an innocent person! Also loved your sense of humour ... "This is like therapy, maybe I should be paying you!" and that "Newyoaker" accent. Where I grew up in Toronto (Taranta), we had a bit of slang similar, but still different, than the Big Apple. Great interview!

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

Pete is a good man! It's very refreshing to see a man who is honest, has strong morals and selflessly wants to help those who have been wronged in life. If we had more Pete's in the world the world would be a much better place. Your parents did a wonderful job in raising you! P.S. You sure do like drinking that Pepsi :)

[@heatherh.197]

It would be cool to see old photos with these guys. Awsome video. Thank you, Mark

[@shulesamcdonald-kg7yr]

It really would!!!!😊

[@jamie.777]

Dude worked in NYC in the 70s and 80s, he must of seen a lot of chit in queens

[@ilovebuyers]

Pete has a super clear mind! I hope I’m as clear minded as he when I reach his age! that’s a blessing!

[@illegalleopard88]

This Pepsi commercial is crazy

[@barbarascotto3873]

😂😂

[@sochikollar3538]

😅😂

[@carlosbent5046]

😊😅

[@elishagreen2954]

Oh man

[@JeffMTX]

It’s the best damn Pepsi commercial they EVER MADE!

[@lpe655]

Bring this old man back. He needed a Joe Rogan length podcast aka 4 hours and I think we would all listen and enjoy it. 😊

[@LZ-jz2mf]

his mumbling between sentences is so endearing, bless his heart ❣

[@wendyh3297]

To answer your question of "why would anybody be interested in what I'M doing? Mr. Fiorillo, it's because you are fascinating to listen to. And I'd love to hear more of your stories!

[@amber76OH]

Hes is so brave, and the absolute epitome of what police officers should be. It breaks me that he thinks nobody cares. We do. We want honesty within our governments and our police forces. Its just so deep, the scheming, the corruption, its nearly impossible for us to put a stop to it.

[@elainefranco725]

Yes, I agree. The government is not here to help. It is so hard to make a living and at that an honest living.

[@randybish7441]

I would listen to this man for hours. I hope you have him back for a follow up show! Or at least point him in the right direction and and get a book written. Very interesting.

[@amber76OH]

@elainefranco725 Oh, I hear you loud and clear! If there is a god, some of us are going straight to the heavens just for trying to live an honest living! It's nearly impossible in this day and age 😞

[@5995Jiol]

Good luck

[@amber76OH]

@5995Tee yes, seems impossible, right? that's why I said me and the citizens like me, WANT those things, but also mentioned it being 'nearly impossible' to put a stop to it. The ones in power depend on us feeling hopeless, though. They know damn well if an uprising ever truly happens, they will all be so terribly fu*ked. So, my theory is, don't lose hope, and fight the power every little chance you get. Otherwise, you're just a sucker!

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

Smart man , and at 85 his mind is still sharp as a tack, if only we all could live this long and be this alert at 85. God bless you sir

[@user-cg3xe1qq2f]

Pete’s stories about his life as a cop are very fascinating, hard to follow, but interesting none the least. I agree with others in the request for more Pete stories. Thank you for your work in delivering real messages from real people, Mark!

[@TheRHOW]

You go Pete !! So refreshing seeing a real human not afraid of speaking truth ❤

[@yellowstonekv959]

I love listening to our elders who have great stories to tell. We can learn so much from them. I enjoyed this interview and hope you have him on again.

[@michellerosa2133]

I lived on Long Island all my life! This guy is humble and down to earth and I loved to hear his stories!

[@Artisticmum]

What an awesome guy - great at painting a picture of a life and how recalling life of simplicity and work ethics to retirement but yet in righting the wrongs and belief in the Devine intervening to make a difference

[@williammit1332]

This man makes me proud of my Italian American heritage. ❤️

[@PippiLong1]

Pete reminds me of a coffee crew that met at Montgomery Wards daily, telling their life story. I always enjoyed listening to them, I learned a lot. I made sure the "Bottomless Cup of Coffee" was always available to them daily. 😊

[@Over60sowhat]

This would be a great channel idea! Interviews with people over 70! So enjoyable!!

[@brini206]

Love this interview. We need part 2 and more for sure.

[@rainbow2710]

What an amazing guy. Fantastic memory. Indeed, a different breed.

[@julianazara1785]

Love this guy!! Reminds me of my dad. Keep going, Pete!

[@JeffMTX]

You got a good dad. I had one of them too. He taught me.

[@edwardrodriguez9140]

I hope this guy enjoys his life because at end of day all you got is your family and your health. One of friends who worked on the force was also son of immigrants and worked for his family. He gave back to his community with his own money so those children without had something to do and somewhere to go. It’s really important for communities to something for all like a park or recreation center, learning center. Places for the public ❤

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

Queens🫶 Love this guy and his honesty!

[@Chris-rv5mm]

Thank you, Mr. Fiorillo

[@jp3216]

Love this guy !!!!! I could listen to him talk all day 😊

[@mnol1414]

Love hearing the stories from old timers on the job.

[@brentschmitt3338]

I love it when you get older folks on so we can all learn from their experiences.

[@melissarose1718]

I loved this from start to finish. Listening to older people tell stories of their lives is fascinating. Also hearing about locations that are close to home are awesome. I was hoping he would add more about the long island serial killer. Mark tell him we are listening and he's an inspiration to do the right thing in life ❤

[@lauriep9067]

You can tell this man's face has seen a lot of stories good and bad .

[@neesaljohnson86]

One of your best yet....more Pete

[@celestialcircledance]

"There are still flaws and illegal system," sounds like an understatement and thank good for Aa few good men like Pete fiorillo who are willing to stick their necks out ♥

[@Rcaneneophyte8906]

Pete Fiorillio is a dead ringer for Henry Kissinger..🤔

[@martinmummert5614]

The resemblance is uncanny, but this retired police officer isn't half as devilish as globalist Kissinger. For decades, ole Henry has been a major player in the orchestration of the Great Reset/New World Order that's gradually impoverishing and digitally enslaving the masses.

[@edp3202]

He really is.

[@rctecopyright]

Don't insult the man 😂

[@Linda-in9ns]

He does 😄

[@christianlopriore6122]

Nah

[@reptilefae]

I hope Pete is happy and has people he loves around 🥹❤️

[@anitahedgecock1968]

❤

[@a.leehilliard4716]

This is the kind of cop you need to find and feature. Absolutely the best cop that you have had on so far. Thank you so much. This guy is amazing.

[@la3800]

Absolutely riveting. I'd love to hear more.

[@andygarcia6619]

😂😂😂he said I’m not that old at 85, lovely man, so typical of an Italian man, I know as I’m half Italian myself 😂 no nonsense just straight up and down guy….. love your show

[@officialdavidburrus7425]

I don’t understand a single thing that this man has said, but I needed every minute of it. He’s a genius, and a national treasure.

[@jessicadelano2126]

Pete is a character! I love him. His knowledge of Long Island and their practices is second to none. If you have a question, no matter how silly, he'll graciously answer. I had no idea he is 85! Thought early 70s maybe. God bless him.

[@marcsalazar2910]

I love this guy. Hey, sometimes in life you have to stand for something, or you'll die for nothing. That's for damn sure.

[@chrisgary4109]

I love listening to stories with people that have incredible time recall, that day the place the name it makes the story so much better.

[@predictivesolutionsltd9662]

I used to work with a guy from NYC. He would always say "it's all bullshit"

[@JeffMTX]

Like dangerfield!

[@KelleyWhite-ps5dm]

It is refreshing to hear a person speak directly and honestly

[@carlgregory5219]

I loved this !! What a fascinating man. Thank you for sharing !! 🙏🏽❤️

[@beaniesmalls1]

It is so interesting the connection between the caliber of families from this generation and how well kids did, the morality. Now, the family structure is in the trash and the caliber of people is way lower.

[@bustertcf]

Consider how many innocent people out of just 1000 are condemned to prison.

[@Paula14609]

Love ya Pete!!! Keep going for justice!!! Proud to have heard your story!!!

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

I love his style of communication. Always breezing past the important/pivitol parts and dwelling in the mundane. I grew up around people like this, and it fascinates me.

[@crystalzellers8695]

Mark, thank you so much for sharing these stories. I have struggled all my life to help my uncle get out of prison after being convinced by his attorney to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit. What he said about the parole board is 100% true!! The majority of folks need rehabilitation.. not decades in a jail.. but our system just isn’t cut out for that.

[@OLALALA1019]

These are some of my favorite interviews on here. Please interview more people 50s/60s+ , maybe some war veterans?

[@terencewinters2154]

What's beautiful about this man is he hasn't lost his idealism about what's right and wrong.

[@adventuretarian8191]

I can listen to this guy talk for hours and hours and hours. Holy crap not only is he interesting, he knows how to capture it and set the context of the details so that knuckleheads like me you can understand it!

[@ericasherry2185]

Wow. I just loved this interview. So so interesting and a little light relief from a lot of your other interviewees. Excellent ❤

[@drewmillz1]

I really enjoyed this interview. These old Ny cops are just a different breed of human than we have now. The stuff they’ve seen and we’re a part of in their lives and careers turned them into the toughest and the sharpest humans we have. His story was a little hard to follow for me once he started talking about working in the DA’s office. But overall he definitely seems like the kind of guy who wants to see the cities succeed and the corruption be rooted out of the police department. It’s truly amazing how NYC and the state just chooses not to deal with the corruption. Mayor eric adams just went to Israel to kiss the wall. Why? What in the hell does a mayor of any American city need to go to Israel for? NYC is falling apart and drowning in illegals but the mayor leaves town to go and mingle. It’s just dumb.

[@StreetHierarchy]

Fell apart at the end there.

[@HE-162]

Uhhh NYPD cops are still just like this dude. They’re all so easy to identify, they all act the same way, they carry on the traditional culture that has defined the NYPD for a century. A giant gang of tough guys who make up the rules as they go, are smooth talkers, and see themselves as better/smarter/superior to the general public. They’re all “good guys” until they’re with their gang and headed off to fight their enemy: the citizens of NYC

[@day105]

100 %

[@rchi3906]

@@HE-162libtard imagination

[@jamesgrant9858]

Adam’s wants to run for President after he torches the city . He just might do it in this crazy BS upside down world we live in

[@pp-hw4bl]

I wish there was more Hopefully you get to interview him again. I can see and hear that man talk all day.

[@LisaFitzsimons-ku4nz]

I wish I would do more older ppl ,their insights and stories are gold 💯

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

Cannot not love this gentleman! Could listen to him for days on end.

[@angelasupak3531]

I love his stories ,I wish he had a few pics to go w his stories!! Keep them coming!!❤also I miss the Whitakers!❤

[@reign2578]

I relate to him with the New York italian family ❤ I love this. He sounds like my family.

[@bunbunbb]

“Dopey joined the marine corp” got me

[@ld2906]

The real Columbo. What a good and great man.

[@anitahedgecock1968]

❤

[@jenniferdemir4140]

Isn't he ❤❤❤

[@Linda-in9ns]

Love Columbo ❤️✌️

[@michaelcavallacci2945]

I can listen to old school NY guys forever.

[@5ringsaudits]

Looking for a job where he didn't have to work too hard, God bless Pete for telling the truth

[@lissazzzzzzzful]

I so want to hear more from this man! What a fascinating human being. What he's seen, I wish he could tell it all. Best interview ever! Congratulations on this one, Mark,, this is something.

[@THDC2015]

I love this guy. Kinda wish he had been my trainer when I entered LE. Thanks for this excellent interview.

[@cohenlabe1]

I vote this guy for police commissioner 'It's all b@ll sh@t" spoken like a true new Yorker.

[@fwinkeltest]

This was a amazing storyteller. It would be super to have him on again!

[@Paula14609]

We need an encore. I love these LE sties. My son is one. I appreciate Mr Fiorello & anyone brave enough to tell the truth & do the right thing. I’ve encountered some great cops & some really bad cops in my 69 yrs. God bless you all in LE & say it like it is.

[@charleshunter1954]

Just a great interview. What a guy. So straight up. Good on you Pete.

[@HoustonHardHitters01]

Makes me wanna watch the Sopranos

[@angelli4394]

Peter reminds me of my late grandfather, Lt. NYPD Mounted. Ppl don’t have the courage and balls to do it. Words to live by.

[@code3responsevideos872]

Best interview I’ve seen on this channel yet

[@amiibrooks8558]

I could listen to him for hours! Get more of his stories please ❤

[@talktomefrosty3217]

Loved this interview, thanks! Hearing the this generation’s stories is always a privilege.

[@PAPDOG1973]

Fascinating - love this guy and his accent. What a life, what a story. 11/10

[@mistystreasurechest5347]

Thank you mark ❤

[@ediesaffron3593]

7:28 good thing he didn’t get sent to Camp Lejune 😬 I hear those commercials all day everyday !

[@lclfav2]

It's Lejune, have enough respect to say the Marine's name right.

[@ediesaffron3593]

@@lclfav2 I fixed it, thank you. I meant no disrespect, honest mistake ❤️

[@Cotillion308]

I really appreciate this guys humility. Lots of people come on here and talk about how they were number one or some excuse as to why they weren't. This guy tells the truth and says I'm lucky I made it.

[@fredflintstone8048]

Very interesting character. Thanks for having him on.

[@bumleemumblepeg9366]

This guy is absolute gold! God we are doomed as this generation dies off. Guess we get what we deserve. Orwell was right.

[@weng50]

The words that resonate for me from dear old Pete are..if you want a job where you scheme and do nothing then this job is PERFECT. I've not trusted the system my entire life and this old mans recount proves my instinct. Thanks for this interview Mark you're a ledge xx

[@alexccen]

Somebody please get this man on a major news channel or even just more podcasts! He's one of the few good ones ❤

[@MrMattw975]

Thanks Peter, I hope we hear more of your stories x

[@HerculesRockefellerESQ]

He really doesn't look 85.