Part 2: Lew Rice – From the streets to the top – a DEA life 🔥
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The episode dives into the real dangers faced by agents, including a traumatic New York incident that permanently shaped Lew’s views on personal safety and policing. From battling cocaine trafficking in Miami during its most violent era to coordinating multi-agency operations in Philadelphia and Detroit, Lew shares how morale, mentorship, and community engagement directly impact successful law enforcement operations.
In the second part of this powerful episode of Game of Crimes, Lew Rice, a retired DEA Special Agent and senior leader, discusses his life of service, sacrifice, and what it truly means to wear the badge.
Lew takes listeners inside his distinguished DEA career, which began on the gritty streets of New York City and led to overseas assignments, major leadership roles, and ultimately becoming Special Agent in Charge in New York—the pinnacle of his lifelong dream. He explains why the spirit and energy of New York law enforcement are unmatched, forged by intensity, brotherhood, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.