Retired NYPD Bob Martinez Speaks Out on Integrity, Safety, and Scandal; Says Bruce Bendell and Brad Badal never got close to him.
By Richard Luthmann
In this exclusive interview, decorated retired NYPD veteran and former Deputy Commissioner of Support Services Robert S. Martinez sits down with journalist Richard Luthmann to set the record straight about his role in fleet procurement, his mission to protect officers on the street, and his lack of involvement with shady operators like Brad Badal and Bruce Bendell.
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Martinez’s NYPD career speaks for itself: from mechanic to the first civilian ever to lead the Support Services Bureau, he oversaw a $100 million budget, 900 staff, and a fleet considered one of the best in North America. His record is clear—zero corruption, full integrity, and one goal: officer safety.
“I’m all about integrity, fairness, and saving cops’ lives,” Martinez said. “That’s what my career is about.”
In a calm but firm tone, Martinez dismantles speculation that he had any connection to Major Police Supply’s backroom corruption.
He confirms that while Major Police Supply had city contracts, he never dealt directly with Badal or Bendell. His job was ensuring the NYPD got the best, safest equipment—period.
“Brad Badal? I might have gotten a text once in a blue moon,” Martinez said. “He’s a guy pissed off by nickels—not a dime, in my opinion.”
On Bruce Bendell, Martinez was unequivocal.
“I never dealt with him. I knew who he was from the news, but no interaction. Nothing.”
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Martinez explains in detail how NYC fleet contracts work: from spec writing to the competitive bid process run by DCAS, not the NYPD. He insists the department’s procurement process was focused on results and safety—not politics or kickbacks.
“I didn’t care who won the bid. I cared about saving cops’ lives,” he said. “That meant the best lights, the best ballistic panels, and the best sirens—no compromises.”
He also addressed the multi-year ban Major Police Supply faced after the Department of Investigation exposed Bruce Bendell’s tax fraud and consumer abuse through Major World. Martinez said the DOI prohibition was clear and public, but the reinstatement came only after the corporate structure changed and Bendell was removed on paper.
“They changed the names around and came back. That was DCAS—not my end,” Martinez explained. “We were the end users. Our job was to get cops safe cars by June 30th or we’d lose the funding.”
Martinez’s revelations come at a time when new allegations against Badal and Bendell have surfaced—namely that their unreported “cash handshake deal” dating back to the 1980s may have violated Bendell’s 2018 federal plea agreement.
Asked whether he had been contacted by investigators, Martinez was direct: “No. And if I knew anyone was getting gifts or kickbacks, I would’ve straightened it out immediately. That’s not how I run things.”
He recalls removing one NYPD staffer from vendor contact after unprofessional conduct at a trade show: “He was wearing a wife beater, taking tons of free stuff—I sent him packing.”
Protecting Cops Exposing Crooks: A Distinguished Career
Martinez leaves no doubt about his values or his mission.
“I did what I did for the cops. Blue lights. Rumble sirens. Ballistic glass. That wasn’t for vendors. That was for the NYPD.”
In an era of distrust and political interference, Martinez’s steady voice and spotless record offer a refreshing reminder that some public servants still serve with honor.
Watch as he exposes the truth, calls out the lies, and reminds us what real leadership looks like.
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