Robert Leuci, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Leuci

American whistleblower

Date of Birth: 28-Feb-1940

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 12-Oct-2015

Profession: whistleblower, writer, police officer, university teacher, detective writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Robert Leuci (February 28, 1940 – October 12, 2015) was a detective with the New York City Police Department (NYPD), known for his work exposing corruption in the police department and the criminal justice system.
After retiring from the NYPD he wrote novels, short stories, TV episodes and a memoir of his years on the force.
He taught and had residencies at over forty universities and law schools, and lectured on morality and ethics erosion at many US police departments and the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Leuci knew Frank Serpico, known for being the first officer to expose corruption within the police department ranks.
The book (by Robert Daley) and the film Prince of the City are based on a portion of Leuci's police career.