On this episode of the Finest Unfiltered, we break down the bizarre NYC beach incident where an aggressive raccoon charged a group of people, and was shot by police. An NYPD sergeant was stripped of badge and gun as a result .

We’ll also analyze the ICE shooting in Minnesota, unpacking what happened, what authorities are saying, and why the incident has sparked national outrage and protests.

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Does free speech still exist when law enforcement shows up at your door?

In this episode of Finest Unfiltered, we break down two disturbing incidents that raise serious questions about free speech, government power, and law enforcement overreach.

In Miami Beach, police responded to interview a woman after she made a Facebook post criticizing the Mayor of Miami Beach. Was this a routine welfare check or an example of speech triggering a police response?

We also discuss a separate incident in Brooklyn, where NYPD detectives were allegedly mistreated at a hospital after staff mistakenly believed they were ICE agents, highlighting growing hostility toward law enforcement and the consequences of political narratives.

This episode examines:
• The First Amendment and criticism of public officials
• When police responses cross into intimidation or chilling speech
• Law enforcement caught between politics and public perception
• The broader impact on cops, civilians, and constitutional rights

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On episode 48 of the Executive Perspective, Retired Inspector Joe Courtesis memorializes his career of over two decades in the NYPD. Joe rose the ranks and commanded the 106 and 105 Precincts, the Detective Bureau Central Investigations Section, and Real Time Crime Center. He was also the Executive Officer of the Office of the Chief of Department in charge of the CompStat unit. In retirement Joe has founded JCour Consulting and is the Senior VP of 3SI Security Systems, Global Law Enforcement Division. He is also a member of the Facial Identification Working Group and much more. Join us to hear Joe’s career “on the job” and beyond.

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A verified lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court alleges retaliation at the highest levels of the NYPD.

In this episode of Finest Unfiltered, retired NYPD Lieutenants John D. Macari Jr. and Eric S. Dym break down the lawsuit brought by a sitting NYPD Captain against the City of New York and senior NYPD officials.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges:
• A punitive transfer commonly referred to as “highway therapy”
• Removal from meaningful duties and access
• An allegedly false anonymous complaint
• Overtime denial
• And alleged interference with the promotion process

The lawsuit names Kaz Daughtry, John Chell, and Joseph Gulotta, each alleged to have played different roles in the claimed retaliation.

This episode examines:
️ What the lawsuit alleges
️ How command authority can be misused
️ Why this case matters to every rank-and-file cop

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In this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we break down internal NYPD Equity & Inclusion documents that reveal a coordinated effort to reshape the NYPD Highway Unit through DEI driven policies not merit.

The documents outline plans to:

1. Modify Harley Davidson Road Kings to reduce clutch resistance

2. Alter physical and operational standards to accommodate “smaller statures”

3. Create gender- and race-targeted training sessions with guaranteed interviews

4. Recruit exclusively from preferred demographic groups

5. Engineer outcomes instead of rewarding qualifications and performance

We examine how these proposals may violate civil service law, undermine equal opportunity, risk equipment safety and warranties, and ultimately endanger public safety.

This episode asks the hard question:
When standards are changed to fit an agenda, who pays the price?

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In this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we break down internal NYPD promotion data and a 2018 NYPD-commissioned study by Columbia Business School that raises serious questions about whether NYPD promotions are truly merit-based.

The data shows a more than four-year difference in promotion timelines from Captain to Deputy Inspector based on race and gender. Asian male captains waited the longest on average, while other groups were promoted significantly faster disparities the NYPD has never clearly explained.

Discussed is an NYPD-commissioned study, promotion data, and a former Chief’s own words, which raises serious questions about merit, race, and discretion inside NYPD promotions. We break down the evidence.

This episode is data-driven, source-based, and focused on process, accountability, and transparency not politics.

*If you have ever felt you were wrongfully passed over for a discretionary promotion in the NYPD you are going to want to tune in.

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In episode 47 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and Rob delve into the intricacies of investigating police-involved shootings. They explore the contrasting nature of laws and departmental policies, highlighting how these differences can potentially lead to civil liability. They also examine the role of politics in such investigations and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the realities, rather than the rhetoric.

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On this episode, John Macari breaks down the wild controversy surrounding former NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the explosive “NYC Token” meme-coin project that has everyone asking the same question: Is this just political hype gone wrong or a full-blown rug pull?

John discusses: How the “NYC Token” was introduced as a feel-good initiative tied to combating antisemitism only to implode almost immediately. Who was behind the coin, who benefited, and what early investors and critics are now alleging. Also discussed is whether or not Adams or his inner circle face legal exposure, and how this compares to classic NYC corruption schemes.

• It should be noted after NYC Token crashed 80% and after allegations of rug pulling, a spokesperson for the token says this is just a sign of the popularity of the token, and its mission to fight antisemitism and "anti-Americanism." "THE TEAM HAS NOT WITHDRAWN ANY MONEY FROM THE ACCOUNT."

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