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Welcome to Episode 22 of My Journey with the Badge, where we share the untold stories of America’s retired law enforcement heroes. In this gripping episode, we sit down with Gary Gratopp, a retired Detroit Police Officer whose career was nothing short of legendary.

👮‍♂️ Who is Officer Gary Gratopp?
Gary joined the Detroit Police Department in August 1966, right at the height of one of the most turbulent eras in the city’s history. Over a decade of service, he worked in some of the most dangerous and elite units, including:

The Mayor’s Task Force

The “Big Four” cruiser unit

B&E (Breaking & Entering) Car

Special Operations

And even undercover work infiltrating Detroit’s outlaw motorcycle gangs

💥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• What it was like policing the streets of Detroit during the 1960s and '70s
• First-hand accounts of responding to shootings, burglaries, riots, and murders
• Wild stories of law enforcement tools—like four baseball bats and a Tommy Gun
• Gary’s unique take on how policing has changed over the decades
• The injury that ended his career—but not his legacy

🎧 Whether you’re in law enforcement, a true crime fan, or a history buff, this episode offers a raw, unfiltered look at real police work from a time when danger lurked around every corner.

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