Blue Blood - New York Police Officer's Diary

Author: Edward Conlon
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Blue Blood is an epic, factual work. As a Harvard graduate, Edward Conlon has a unique and profound insight into the New York police force's service to the public, protection of citizens, and apprehension of criminals. Previously, he was a regular contributor to the famous media outlet The New Yorker's column "Police Diary." Edward's family is large and complex. He was born into a police family and is the fourth generation of police officers. The police stories in Blue Blood are incredibly rich and diverse. Here, you'll find anecdotes about New York police officers, vivid and detailed descriptions of the city's glorious or dark life. Blue Blood is a highly talented author's work with strong autobiographical elements. The book begins with the author's patrol days, but in fact, the real story starts with his great-grandfather. He worked for the notoriously corrupt New York City Police Department and was involved in a corruption case during the Tammany Hall era. The book also mentions his father, a police officer during World War II, who later left the New York City Police Department to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There's also his uncle, a traditional, laid-back career police officer. When Edward joined the New York City Police Department, the crime rate was sharply declining. He witnessed many changes in the city and its residents during this era. He also witnessed major world-shaking events, including extreme racism, the "9/11" attacks, and their aftermath. Edward has the most authentic material, accurately capturing the essence of those tragic and miraculous events. Although his father believed his son should pursue a more promising career, Edward saw no work more noble than being a police officer. At the end, we can understand why he chose to be a police officer.