Real Cop: A Memoir of a Career Street Officer

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David Leonard's ground-breaking memoir of a career urban patrol officer. Leonard's story is unique in that he spent his entire career as a uniformed patrol officer. The book offers the underrepresented viewpoint of the career first responder. What is it like to face the harrowing decision whether to shoot or not shoot? How do today's strained police-community relations affect a street cop's ability to effectively police their communities. Far from simply a collection of war stories, Real Cop recounts both shocking and heart-warming experiences only a career beat officer can provide. Real Cop describes what our patrol officers face everyday, including moving citizen contacts, life-changing tragedy, glory and burnout. The author offers a rare glimpse into the human side of America's street cops while at the same time shattering many of the misconceptions. Leonard leaves no stone unturned. He delves into controversial subjects of race, use of force, and policing in this age of divided politics and hypersensitivities. Real Cop is a well-reasoned and thoughtful memoir that will appeal to police officers and citizens alike.

Pages: 238

Format: Kindle Edition

Publisher: David Leonard

Release: December 18, 2019

Real Cop: A Memoir of a Career Street Officer

David Leonard

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Pages: 238

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Release: December 18, 2019

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