What Executives Can Learn From Frank Serpico

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine what executives can learn from Francesco Vincent Serpico (aka Frank Serpico). To determine this information, a historical study of Frank Serpico’s career was conducted with the hopes of uncovering key takeaways and learning points for executives. The main findings of this study indicate that there are various lessons that executives can learn from the Frank Serpico journey as the first New York City Police Officer who not only reported corruption among its ranks and who voluntarily testified in court, but who also, as a result of his actions, subsequently forever changed the pervasive culture of corruption within the department. The results of this exploratory study can potentially ignite increased research on the “Frank Serpico Effect” and what executives and corporate America can learn from a Police Officer from Brooklyn.