Frank Serpico begins his career with the New York Police Department, where he would later become renowned for exposing corruption within the force.
Frank Serpico starts to report and expose corruption within the NYPD, risking his safety to bring unethical practices to light.
Frank Serpico is shot in the face during a drug bust where fellow officers failed to come to his aid, highlighting the dangers he faced as a whistleblower.
Following his shooting, Serpico provides crucial testimony to the Knapp Commission, which investigated police corruption in New York.