| The author served for 18 years in an English Police Service, leaving in 1990 as a Sergeant. This book recalls the journey from novice to experienced officer over a period of 6 years culminating in promotion and transfer.
Most people have a view on the police and on what it might be like to be a Police Officer. What makes someone a good Policeman? Is it all rushing around with blue lights flashing? What is it like to face violent and drunken people on a Saturday night? How would you cope with the carnage of a fatal accident, or interviewing a suspect for a robbery? How much have police methods changed over the last 30 years? With a light touch this book gives an anecdotal insight into all this and more. The book describes murder, violence, terrorism, rape, industrial disputes, robbery and public order through the eyes of a young English Policeman in the 1970's. | ||
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Plot & Themes job/profession: Job/profession/poverty story Yes Subject of Biography Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity - White Nationality - British Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 2 () Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Small town? Yes Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee Century: - 1960's-1970's Writing Style Book makes you feel? - thoughtful - like laughing If this is a kid's book: - Age 16-Adult Pictures/Illustrations? - None How much dialogue in bio? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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