The Coffey Files (35 page)
Authors: Jerry; Joseph; Schmetterer Coffey
Guns recovered from the mob as a result of “Operation Clyde.” Kenny “The Rat” O'Donnell was the informant who set up the operation.
The Son of Sam Task Force Omega. Joe served as supervisor. Captain Joe Borelli is on Joe's left. To the left of Joe Borelli is Task Force Commander Timothy Dowd.
Joe escorting Joe Frazier back to his dressing room after the first fight with Ali, March 1971.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This book records the vivid memories of Detective Sergeant Joseph J. Coffey, Jr. It is based almost entirely on his recollection of events, how he was motivated by them, and how he affected their outcome. It depicts his role in the history of the New York Police Department's fight against crime. There were many people who urged us to put these memories into words. Time and again we turned to these friends and colleagues for their invaluable assistance. With special thanks to Detective Sergeant, NYPD Jim Mullaly (Ret.), for making the introduction of both of us to Tom Dunne. Dr. Sheldon Shuch contributed in ways that cannot be measured.
James Sullivan, former Chief of Detectives NYPD, Richard Esposito, Ed Fischer, Steve and Sharon Hittman, Patti Aronofsky, Doug Kahn and Stephen Mangione also contributed in words and deeds.
And thanks to Pete Wolverton; and to Tom Dunne for his encouragement and his cool, guiding, hand and his faith in both of us.
THE AUTHORS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joseph Coffey (1938â2015) was a legendary NYPD detective whose career involved some of the most spectacular investigations of the 1970s. Best known for taking the confession of the serial killer known as the Son of Sam, Coffey led major campaigns against organized crime and drug smuggling and was one of the detectives who investigated the famous 1978 Lufthansa heist, which inspired the film
GoodFellas
.
All rights reserved, including without limitation the right to reproduce this ebook or any portion thereof in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of the publisher.
Copyright © 1991 by Joe Coffey and Jerry Schmetterer.
“Teflon Gone” copyright © 1993 by Joe Coffey and Jerry Schmetterer.
Cover design by Mauricio DÃaz
ISBN: 978-1-5040-3799-0
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