Frank Serpico Professions : Police officer Born : April 14, 1936 Browse All Authors Top 12 quotes by Frank Serpico The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be. It exacts a toll on our self, our families, our friends, and especially our children. In the end, I believe, as in my case, the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity. Frank Serpico fighting believe children The reality is that we do not wash our own laundry - it just gets dirtier. Frank Serpico laundry reality The problem is that the atmosphere does not yet exist in which honest police officers can act without fear of ridicule or reprisal from fellow officers. Frank Serpico atmosphere police doe Cops today are nothing but an armed tax collector Frank Serpico cop taxes today Today it is becoming harder to speak out, with the inception of the Patriot Act, the president has legislated free speech to be a crime. Frank Serpico speaks-out speech president The blue wall will always be there because the system supports it. Frank Serpico wall support blue The whole f**king system is corrupt. Frank Serpico whole kings I used to think, 'How can I write my life story? I'm still living it. Frank Serpico stories writing thinking I'm retarded - I mean I'm retired. Frank Serpico retired retarded mean An honest cop still can't find a place to go and complain without fear of recrimination. The blue wall will always be there because the system supports it. Frank Serpico will place fear blue I had gone through a near-death experience, and that gives you an insight into how fleeting life is, and what's important. Frank Serpico you experience important life My acting career began on the streets of New York. When I was a cop, I played many impressive roles, from derelict to a doctor, and my life often depended on my performance. Frank Serpico doctor my-life performance life Similar Authors Anil Sinha police-officer Bernard Kerik police-officer Heinrich Muller police-officer Christopher Dorner police-officer Tony Vlachos police-officer Raymond Kelly police-officer All Authors
