Michael Dowd (NYPD)

Michael Dowd

Michael Dowd at the Edinburgh premiere of Precinct Seven Five in August 2015
Born (1961-01-10) January 10, 1961
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation Police Officer, Actor, Ethics Consultant
Years active 1981–92
Website http://www.themikedowd.com

Michael Dowd (born January 10, 1961) is a former New York Police Department officer arrested in 1992 for running a drug ring out of Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.[1] He is the subject of the 2014 documentary film The Seven Five[2][1][3][4] directed by Tiller Russell and produced by Eli Holzman. The upcoming Sony Pictures adaptation is being produced by John Lesher and Megan Ellison.

Early life

Dowd was born in Brooklyn, New York. He moved to Brentwood, Long Island at a young age with his parents and 6 siblings.

Personal life

He is divorced, has two children from his marriage and is currently in a long-term relationship.

Career

Dowd currently works as a consultant with the Internal Affairs department of the NYPD and hosts speaking engagements at Universities, businesses, and other law enforcement departments around the country. He has recently been featured on many podcasts, periodicals, radio and television programs.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Van Sycle, Katie (May 7, 2015). "Talking to a Former NYPD Officer So Dirty He Spent 12 Years in Prison". New York. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Seven Five". The Seven Five. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Justin Kroll. "Sony Wins Film Rights to NYPD Corruption Documentary ‘The Seven Five’". Variety. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Ali Jaafar. "John Lesher and Megan Ellison Board Sony’s ‘The Seven Five’ Feature Adaptation - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Media Appearances". Michael Dowd. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
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