Police
In 1942, Biaggi joined the New York City Police Department. His police career spanned 23 years. He retired from the Department in 1965, with the rank of Detective Lieutenant. Among his many exploits was the rescue of a woman on a runaway horse, which injured him, causing a permanent limp.
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