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“For one guy… they all showed up.”

In Episode 415 of Mic’d In New Haven — The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit (Volume 58) — Detective Mike Black reflects on his career after a serious injury in December 2022, and the overwhelming support he received from the NYPD.

From ESU to Highway, units across the department mobilized — calling his wife, preparing to transport her, even discussing a helicopter response to get her to the hospital. It was a level of care and unity that left a lasting impression.

Looking back on 20 years in uniform, Black describes it as something few people ever get to experience — a brotherhood that goes beyond the job.

“The greatest show on earth… and I had a backstage pass.”

A powerful reminder of the bonds forged inside one of the NYPD’s most elite units.

Outro Song: Run DMC – Down With The King (1993)