I was sworn into the New York City Police Department July 15, 1986 and retired October 14, 2004. I worked the majority of my career within the 46 Precinct, Bronx County. The Precinct covered an area that is just a bit larger than one and a quarter square mile. At one time it was deemed the busiest square mile on the face of the earth for its high crime rate. Of the 20+ years that I worked law enforcement for the City of New York 11 of those years I was actively assigned to the "street". The rest of my working years were prior non active law enforcement, physical injuries, personal commitments/ hardships, etc. During the 11 years I personally made in excess of 1,200 arrests and assisted on an additional 3,000+ arrests. These arrests resulted in the seizure of over 130 loaded firearms, $200,000+ in United States Currency, hundreds of pounds of marijuana, crack, cocaine and heroin. |
Beyond the Line of Duty |
Graduation Day at Madison Square Garden, December 1986 |
Police Officer Walter Wasilewski & Lieutenant Paul McMahon with a large firearms & narcotics arrest & seizure, Summer of 2004. |