Bill allard worked with jim cirillo on the ny stakeout squad in the 70s and had the highest threat neutralization rate of all of them. The squad s intensive training program was notoriously competitive and often weeded out more than half of the officers who had. Read, for instance, guns, gunfighters and bullets by jim cirillo. An excellent book about the exploits of the stakeout squad is jim cirillo s tales of the stakeout squad, written by paul kirchner.
Staten island ny nyc getting specialized fdny squad. A lesson from jimmy cirillo and the stakeout squad. Anyway, bottom line is that cirillo knew he was about to be in a gunfight before the shooting started. Great interview with legendary nypd stakeout squad cop. They spend all their working hours within the confines of their assigned sectors, actively engaging with local community members and. Dover armynavy store offers one of the largest collection of police patches for. A few good reads stocking stuffers for the gun owner in your life. The nypd stakeout squad had very good hit percentages compared to most cops, but few of their gunfights involved them being in startle recovery mode. One such person is the late jim cirillo, who was a member of the new york city police departments stakeout squad sou, where he was. The unit was disbanded in 1973 because of its profound effectiveness.
Squad 1 is responsible for the investigation and elimination of corrupt and other criminal activity, conflicts of interest, waste, fraud, and abuse, unethical conduct, misconduct and incompetence within its agencies, which are the department of correction doc, the department of probation dop, and the board of correction boc. The new york stayathome order to stop the spread the coronavirus was extended by gov. Cirillo, a veteran of the nypds legendary and infamous stake out squad. He took the nypd stakeout job to curb the citys rampant murder rate because a friend of his told him it was completely safe and a cush job. These patches were designed by sergeant tuozzolos wife lisa and pauls partner manny so that everyone can keep paul close to their hearts and never forget the heroism paul.
This item is sold strictly for collection purposes only. Sep 20, 2014 a lesson from jimmy cirillo and the stakeout squad by tacticalprofessor on september 20, 2014 i dont want to burst any bubbles among the broad public but i have a different take on a very unfortunate incident than the family and the news reporter do. Bill allard of the 70s nypd stakeout squad on gunfighting. One such person is the late jim cirillo, who was a member of the new york city police departments stakeout squad sou, where he was forced to kill at least 11 men in the course of more than 20 gunfights during the 40man units some 250plus stakeouts. Nypd products, fdny products, 911 memorials, i love ny items. Nypd strategic response group bicycle squad patrol on. I believe most everyone knows or has heardread about this legend of a man and cop.
Jun 06, 2011 nypd motorcycle squad celebrates 100th birthday with new exhibit. The nypd stake out unit was formed in 1968 to counter a rising tide of violent armed robberies. I dont want to burst any bubbles among the broad public but i have a different take on a very unfortunate incident than the family and the news reporter do. For those that dont know, jc was a member of a nypd unit tasked withtaking out extremely violent brazen armed robbers in the day. Everything you ever wanted to know about gunfighting by a guy who put his life on the line to find out, the wind book for rifle shooters, surgical speed shooting. New york, patches, police, historical memorabilia, collectibles. What was the name of he author of no second chances i believe. The queens violent felony squad is a samlle, elite group that. We have disturbing reports coming out of new york city that a police officer has been shot executionstyle in queens.
I became a member of the new york city police department in december of 1942, and upon entrance into the department was assigned by them to infiltrate the communist. Youll look great when you wear the officially licensed nypd embroidered patch navy tee. Making custom police patches is on of the most often jobs we do. Lifesaving tips for surviving a gunfight jim cirillo, a wellknown gunfighter and pistol champion, found the nypd stakout squad members who competed were successful in real shootouts, too. Jim cirillo, the famed 170 nypd gunfighter, killed in car.
Established on may 23, 1845, the nypd is one of the oldest police departments in the united states, and is the largest police force in the united states. In the interview at the link below, he offers valuable insight on what worked for him in his lifedeath moments. Great interview with legendary nypd stakeout squad cop thee. Dover armynavy store offers one of the largest collection of police patches for all 50 states and much more. Jimmy justice an nypd officer uses a squad car to run.
Video has emerged showing a bicyclist being struck by an nypd vehicle as the officers were en route to a domestic incident in brooklyn. Make offer original huntzman esu nypd emergency service unit patch ess squad nyc. My favorite jim cirillo story from, if i remember right, paul kirchners excellent jim cirillos tales of the stakeout squad. In march 2016, the detective bureau was restructured, establishing a unified command for all investigatory operations to further reduce crime in new york city. Despite being from 2001, theyre still timely today. The commander says the men in my unit always issue the standard challenge. Police service area 6 serves 18 new york city housing authority developments within the confines of the 24th, 26th, and 32nd precincts. Nypd detectives quit after coney island rape charges patch. Jim cirillo was a member of the new york city police department stakeout squad. One of these individuals was jim cirillo, of whom massad had a close friendship with. Author paul kirchner was working with cirillo on this biography at the time of jims untimely death in 2007. Allard is on record as saying that in all but one of his shootings he was able to see his front sight so clearly that he could have counted how many grooves were machined into it. New york police department emergency service squad 3 collectors patch.
Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. Nypd squad 3 emergency service unit tomcat collectors. A former firearms instructor for the new york police department nypd and the federal law enforcement training center fletc, cirillo is best known for his service as a member of the nypds acclaimed stakeout unit sou. New york police department emergency service squad 2 collectors patch. Massad ayoob wrote an eloquent eulogy about jimmy, saying more than i can in his article lessons of jim cirillo. He and jim cirillo rip used to test homemade ammo loads on robbers and then rush to the morgue to see the results. In a new initiative aimed at addressing human trafficking, the citys top cop ordered new training for police on dealing with victims by doubling the size of the nypds vice squad. Get the best deals on collectible new york police patches when you shop the largest online selection at. Fdny firefighter shirts, patches and pins police patches. The nypd is finally dumping the unit responsible for investigating the mafia.
As a new york city police officer, joe cirillo saw plenty of action working what was then one of manhattans toughest beats, in the 20th precinct on the upper west side. During the violent epoch of the nypd stakeout squad, the one member of the unit who killed more criminals in shootouts than his famous partner jim cirillo was bill allard, who jim publicly credited with having saved his life in one particularly ugly encounter. Meet nypds version of the ateam new york daily news. Cirillo admits that hes never been able to duplicate the feat again during range drills. Few firearms instructors, if any, can match the cumulative street combat experience that jim cirillo can offer to students. Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry. Here are 3 confessions of modernday gunfighter, jim cirillo jeff anderson. I first learned of jim cirillo in 1977 when i read an article about him in the longdefunct warriors. The nypd stakeout unit, unofficially called the stakeout squad. Nypd motorcycle squad celebrates 100th birthday with new. Jim cirillo was one of the finest and most soughtafter defensive firearms trainers in the world. Trello is the visual collaboration platform that gives teams perspective on projects. Ballistic technology progressed a lot in the last 40 years. Jim cirillos tales of the stakeout squad kirchner, paul on.
Apr 21, 2010 here is a interview with bill allard, formerly of the stakeout squad. Cirillo and his service with the new york city police departments stakeout unit. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Jim went on to join the new york city police department where he was a police officer from 1954 to 1976.
Join facebook to connect with james cirillo and others you may know. Jim cirillo survived seventeen armed encounters while serving on the sou. An nypd stakeout squad detective named jim cirillo who is well know in some circles said he saw guys shot with. Fatal accident in brookfield jim cirillo wktv friday the th posted on 072007 9. Nov 06, 2017 nypd cops quit after coney island rape charges new york city, ny eddie martins and richard hall quit three days before an nypd trial that could have led to their firings. According to one biographer, his job was to confront the worst in the. A local man, best known within the law enforcement community as a world renowned firearms instructor, is dead after a tractor trailer slammed into his car. One such person is the late jim cirillo, who was a member of the new york city police department s stakeout squad sou, where he was forced to kill at least 11 men in the course of more than 20 gunfights during the 40man units some 250plus stakeouts. Jim cirillo was surely one of the greatest gunfighters in leo history, but his tenure at the nypd stakeout squad ended in the 1970s. Staten island has long been the only one of new york citys five boroughs without a specialized fdny squad company, but money has been set aside in the big apples 2019 budget to change that. We have created this link to smugmug so you can purchase the photos of your choice.
Hey, i was wonder about if i were to be a detective in the nypd when i get older would i have to specialize in a certain type of detective like a homicide detective type of thing or are the detective that do like general cases. Fdny sweatshirt with patch printed on left chest and new york city fire depatment printed on the back. Mar 16, 2010 one such person is the late jim cirillo, who was a member of the new york city police department s stakeout squad sou, where he was forced to kill at least 11 men in the course of more than 20 gunfights during the 40man units some 250plus stakeouts. How to achieve highspeed marksmanship in a gunfight and police pistol. New york new york city ny police dept patch for sale. Nov 01, 2007 it was with sadness that the american law enforcement and shooting fraternity learned of the untimely death of james cirillo, 76, of west edmeston, new york. Add to cart we are awaiting patches from the tuozzolo family please excuse any delay. Jim cirillo is also the author of tales of the stakeout squad, no second place winner, principles of personal defense, jim cirillomodern day gunfighter. It also has the departments initials written below. We have the pleasure of fighting fires and operating at emergencies with some of the best firefighters, officers, and companies in the world. Men like bill allard and jim cirillo were exemplars of the guardians who face death to. Our club does not receive any funds for this service, but thought that our membership may want to purchase some of these great shots taken at various runs and club events.
An extraordinary interview with an extraordinary cop. Since the publication of guns, bullets, and gunfights in 1996, readers have pressed for a followup with more information on jim cirillo and his service with the new york city police departments stakeout unit. An excellent book about the exploits of the stakeout squad is jim cirillos tales of the stakeout squad, written by paul kirchner. The new york city police department nypd, officially the city of new york police department, is the primary law enforcement agency within the city of new york. His exploits on the stakeout squad of the nypd in the late 60s is well known and recorded.
In this sedate and safe second decade of the 21st century, its difficult to imagine just how hard and dangerous our cities were in the past. We respond to working structure fires, major emergencies, technical rescues, and hazardous material incidents in the borough of the bronx. Welcome to the new york police department s suspension trello. The people defending the commando carbine with real life.
Nypd strategic response group bicycle squad patrol on mayday in manhattan, new york. That was the problem faced by jim cirillo, and the rest of the nypd stakeout squad, when dealing with bad guys. He carried a colt cobra and a 1911a1 as well as his model 10, m1 carbine and the stevens 311 double barrel shotgun. A reporter was interviewing the stakeout squad commander. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. While with the nypd jim spent five years 19681973 on the controversial stakeout unit sou. Mastering jim cirillos technique for coarseaim shooting. From 1968 to 1973, cirillo was a member of the new york city stakeout squad. We cooperate with many police departments in us and over the world. Oct 02, 2017 cop who tackled tennis pro sues city, nypd midtownhells kitchen, ny officer james frascatore tackled james blake in front of a midtown hotel in 2015 after mistaking the tennis pro for an. The nypd dispatches its best to track down the citys worst criminals and the fugitives almost invariably end up in cuffs. Use trello to collaborate, communicate and coordinate on all of your projects. Visit the original firestore at 17 greenwich ave, nyc.
Here are 3 confessions of modernday gunfighter, jim cirillo. Neighborhood coordination officers, or ncos, are your local problem solvers. Allard was in more gunfights than any other cop in nypd history. Nypd squad 3 emergency service unit tomcat collectors patch anytime in the bronx. Change avatar update password start a conversation edit signature edit preferences. New york police detective joseph petrosino began investigating the morello. She blocks a bike lane, blocks a fire hydrant, and double. New york city police department, cirillo survived over a dozen gunfights. Nypd squad 2 emergency service collectors patch doing it 2. As a member of the new york city stakeout squad 19681973 jim cirillos only job was to confront the most hardened and dangerous armed criminals in the city.
This bold navy tee features the nypd shield embroidered in full detail. Top cop james oneill to double size of nypds vice squad. Author paul kirchner was working with cirillo on this biography at the time of jim. Cop who tackled tennis pro james blake sues city, nypd patch. Under the reorganization, detective borough chiefs oversee investigations conducted by the precinct detective squads, as well as narcotics boroughs, vice modules, and gang. New york city, ny patch breaking local news events. In guns, bullets and gunfights, jim cirillo a member of the nypds infamous stakeout squad and survivor of almost a dozen gunfights didnt. Sep 29, 2014 if youre a serious student of combat pistolcraft, you are familiar with the name jim cirillo. Jim cirillos tales of the stakeout squad by paul kirchner jim cirillo was a member of the nypd stakeout squad.
Nypd nypd detectives from brooklyn north gang squad and. Mastering jim cirillos technique for coarseaim shooting gun. During cirillos first stakeout he initiated an armed encounter with three perps who were robbing a. The nypd stakeout unit, unofficially called the stakeout squad, was formed in 1968 and existed until 1973. New york police department special operations division new york, ny, police patch insignia collection.
The 1,000bed hospital ship is getting ready to leave new york city harbor after about a month. Members of the stakeout squad were often stationed in businesses that were frequently robbed. Great interview with legendary nypd stakeout squad cop great interview with legendary nypd stakeout squad cop. Most of those occurred while cirillo was assigned to the nypd stakeout squad.
An nypd officer is using a squad car to run her personal errands. Under the reorganization, detective borough chiefs oversee investigations conducted by the precinct detective squads, as well as narcotics boroughs, vice modules, and gang squads. Cirillo was a founding member of the now defunct nypd stakeout squad in the 1960s. The genovese crime family is one of the five families that dominate organized crime. Welcome to squad company 61, the greatest squad company in new york city. Here is a video from my archives that i neglected to upload in the past. Archived thread jim cirillo, the famed 170 nypd gunfighter, killed in car accident page 4 of 4 archived. Ive read articles by jim cirillo about his days in the stakeout unit. In 2016, nyc had a violent crime rate of 540 per 100,000 inhabitants. The organized crime control bureau will be a thing of the past under the departments strategic reorganization that. Nypd shakes up mafia investigation unit new york post. Since the publication of guns, bullets, and gunfights in 1996, readers have pressed for a followup with more information on jim cirillo and his service with the new york city police department s stakeout unit. His job was to confront the worst in the criminal world.
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