NYPD Retired Det Jim Rothstein
Published: July 14, 2026
Duration: 1:00:45
Jim "Boots" Rothstein is a retired New York City Police Department (NYPD) vice intelligence detective widely known for his research, whistleblowing, and public commentary regarding organized crime, political corruption, and human trafficking rings.
Career Overview
NYPD Tenure: Served as a Gold Shield intelligence detective focusing on vice and human trafficking, and was forced into retirement in 1980. High-Profile Arrests: He was notably one of the arresting officers of Watergate figure Frank Sturgis. [1]Post-Retirement Activism: Moved to rural Minnesota, where he continued to advocate for human trafficking awareness, warning communities about the targeting of youth. [1]
Key Investigations and Cl...
Career Overview
NYPD Tenure: Served as a Gold Shield intelligence detective focusing on vice and human trafficking, and was forced into retirement in 1980. High-Profile Arrests: He was notably one of the arresting officers of Watergate figure Frank Sturgis. [1]Post-Retirement Activism: Moved to rural Minnesota, where he continued to advocate for human trafficking awareness, warning communities about the targeting of youth. [1]
Key Investigations and Cl...