400 Things Cops Know

By Adam Plantinga,

Book cover of 400 Things Cops Know: Street-Smart Lessons from a Veteran Patrolman

Book description

"The new bible for crime writers." ―The Wall Street Journal

How does it feel to be in a high-speed car chase? What is it like to shoot someone? What do cops really think about the citizens they serve? Nearly everyone has wondered what it's like to be a police officer,…

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Why read it?

1 author picked 400 Things Cops Know as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Platinga is a sergeant with the San Francisco police department. I love his book because so many of the stories are similar to ones that I experienced as a cop. It brought back some good and some not-so-good memories.

You don’t have to be a cop or a former cop to love the read, though. It’s not only a great reference book for crime writers who want to learn and add authenticity to what they’re writing but also a wonderful read for those who want to take a wild ride inside a cop’s head during the course of their tour…

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