Locked In with Ian Bick27 Okt 2025

I Was a Michigan Gang Detective | Drew Snarey

Drew Snarey has lived a career most people only see in movies — from busting gangs in Michigan to protecting high-profile federal figures. He began as a Michigan police officer before transitioning into detective work focused on gang activity and organized crime. His investigative skills led him to serve on multiple federal task forces, where he helped dismantle violent criminal networks and worked closely with top federal agencies. Eventually, Drew made the leap from state law enforcement to the federal level, joining the United States Secret Service and later working alongside other elite federal agencies. In this episode, Drew opens up about life on the streets as a young cop, taking down dangerous crews, navigating the politics of law enforcement, joining federal operations, and the reality of working inside one of America's most elite agencies. He also reflects on the emotional toll these careers take and shares advice for anyone considering a path in law enforcement. #GangDetective #MichiganGangs #TrueCrimePodcast #FormerCop #GangLifeExposed #LawEnforcementStories #PoliceInterviews #streetcrimeuk Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Drew Snarey: Frontlineathletic.com Instagram @frontline_athletic TikTok @frontline.athletic YouTube @frontlineathletic Facebook Frontline Athletic X @frontline_ruck Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 From Local Cop to Federal Agent: Drew's Story Begins 02:00 Law Enforcement Career Overview: Gangs, Feds & the Secret Service 06:00 Childhood, Motivation & Getting on the Force 13:00 What Working Inside a County Jail Really Teaches You 20:00 Joining the Gang Unit & Learning to Think Like a Criminal 27:00 Cracking a Major Organized Crime Case That Changed Everything 36:00 Inside the Process: How Organized Crime Investigations Are Built 47:00 Informants, Fencers & The Hidden Players Behind Gang Operations 55:00 Why So Many Youth Fall into Gangs: Poverty, Identity & Survival 01:03:00 Misconceptions About Gang Members & The Power of Second Chances 01:11:00 Gang Detective War Stories & The Personal Toll on Cops 01:19:00 Jumping to the Feds: Joining the Secret Service & What Shocked Him Most 01:33:00 How Social Media Changed Law Enforcement Perception Forever 01:41:00 Biggest Lessons from 20+ Years in Policing & Federal Work 01:43:00 Final Thoughts, Advice for Future Officers & Outro

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