Bill Fleisher joins Cold Red to discuss his journey to the FBI Part 1

Summary

In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Bill Fleisher, a veteran law enforcement officer and expert in polygraph training. Bill shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Philadelphia to a successful career in the military and law enforcement, including his time with the FBI. He discusses the importance of mentorship, his experiences working under iconic figures like Frank Rizzo and J. Edgar Hoover, and his undercover work in organized crime. Bill also shares personal anecdotes about his family life and the sacrifices made during his career. In this engaging conversation, Bill Fleisher shares his experiences as an undercover agent and later as a customs investigator. He discusses the intricacies of working with informants, the challenges of transitioning from the FBI to U.S. Customs, and the various violations and creative smuggling techniques he encountered. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork in law enforcement and the fascinating stories behind some of the most unusual cases he worked on.

Keywords

Bill Fleisher, law enforcement, polygraph training, FBI, VDoc Society, military service, mentorship, organized crime, personal stories, undercover operations, customs investigations, smuggling techniques, organized crime, law enforcement, Bill Fleisher, FBI, U.S. Customs, drug trafficking, teamwork