Lots of cops burn themselves out running down every half assed lead like it's the French Connection but never learning the secret to being a good cop.
What's that, extra mayo?
I make the jokes around here, rookie.
All right.
I'm talking about the art of doing nothing.
Amazing you don't have your own command by now.
I'm serious. NYPD have spent millions of dollars of hours and manpower setting up stings and takedowns, but if they just taught more cops the art of observing
For what, nannies and skateboarders?
Well, for instance, that yupster over there. The Mandles, 11 o'clock. What do you think he's doing?
He's reading the newspaper.
No. That's what he wants his wife to think. What he's really doing is checking out those blondes doing tai chi.
We can arrest him for having impure thoughts.
Okay, wise ass. See that?
What?
The guy in the suit. Look at him. See him touching his hip like he's looking for something?
Checking his wallet.
You wear your wallet on your hip? Huh? Guy's got a gun, Reagan.
He does? Well, let's go toss him.
No.
Why not? What, a gun collar? You crazy? Why not?
Because he's a cop, Reagan. Mike Respoli, works out of the 2-5. Plays on my softball team, center field. Okay, so I knew, but you didn't.
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