Serpico speaks out: Whistleblowing NYPD officer recalls how he was shot in the face in 1971 and slams 'out of control' police violence

• Former NYPD officer Frank Serpico has spoken about the February 1971 day in which he suffered a gunshot wound to the face
• In an essay, Serpico says he was investigating an alleged drug dealer when his body became stuck in a door
• He asked for two fellow officers to help him, but says they failed to do so
• He also says they did not call for assistance nor for an ambulance
• Serpico had testified before the Knapp Comission on police corruption and says he receives hate mail to this day  
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