Blue on Blue
Book description
In one of the most illuminating portraits of police work ever, Chief Charles Campisi describes the inner workings of the world’s largest police force and his unprecedented career putting bad cops behind bars. “Compelling, educational, memorable…this superb memoir can be read for its sheer entertainment or as a primer on…
Why read it?
1 author picked Blue on Blue as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Police departments are comprised of, and are considered, the largest gangs in the country. They have developed a culture all its own. Within that culture are good cops and bad cops. I have personally encountered both while an FBI Agent and working cases of joint jurisdiction. Corruption within certain departments was so great during my tenure with the Bureau that we were ordered not to share information. That is why the author’s position as head of NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau for nearly two decades is incredible. It is a position where its chief is the most disliked cop in the…
From Paul's list on American history, scandal and corruption.
Want books like Blue on Blue?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 77 books like Blue on Blue.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,188
readers submitted
so far, will you?
