True Blue: Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them
Mar 2005 · Macmillan + ORM
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“These intimate episodes, written by the law officers who lived them, are funny, sad, moving and powerful . . . everybody should own this memorable book.” —Joseph Wambaugh, New York Times–bestselling author
After September 11, 2001, Las Vegas Police Sergeant Randy Sutton began soliciting writing from law enforcement officers—his goal being to bridge the gap between the police and those they serve, with a book that offers a broad and thoughtful look at the many facets of police life. Hundreds of active and former officers responded from all over the United States: men and women from big cities and small towns, some who had written professionally, but most for the first time. Sutton culled the selections into five categories: The Beat, Line of Duty, War Stories, Officer Down, and Ground Zero.
The result is True Blue, a collection of funny, charming, exciting, haunting stories about murder investigations, missing children, bungling burglars, car chases, lonely and desperate shut-ins, routine traffic stops, officers killed in the line of duty, and the life-changing events of September 11. Here, officers reveal their emotions—fear and pride, joy and disgust, shame and love—as they recount the defining moments of their careers. In these stories, the heart and soul behind the badge shines through in unexpected ways. True Blue will change the way we think about the deeply human realm of police service.
“A simply great new book . . . funny, sad, and, at times, haunting, the essays capture mundane events, as well as tragic ones . . . But they all come right from the heart that beats beneath the badge.” —New York Daily News
After September 11, 2001, Las Vegas Police Sergeant Randy Sutton began soliciting writing from law enforcement officers—his goal being to bridge the gap between the police and those they serve, with a book that offers a broad and thoughtful look at the many facets of police life. Hundreds of active and former officers responded from all over the United States: men and women from big cities and small towns, some who had written professionally, but most for the first time. Sutton culled the selections into five categories: The Beat, Line of Duty, War Stories, Officer Down, and Ground Zero.
The result is True Blue, a collection of funny, charming, exciting, haunting stories about murder investigations, missing children, bungling burglars, car chases, lonely and desperate shut-ins, routine traffic stops, officers killed in the line of duty, and the life-changing events of September 11. Here, officers reveal their emotions—fear and pride, joy and disgust, shame and love—as they recount the defining moments of their careers. In these stories, the heart and soul behind the badge shines through in unexpected ways. True Blue will change the way we think about the deeply human realm of police service.
“A simply great new book . . . funny, sad, and, at times, haunting, the essays capture mundane events, as well as tragic ones . . . But they all come right from the heart that beats beneath the badge.” —New York Daily News
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4.4
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James Smith
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December 18, 2013
Loved all the stories told in this book. Sad, scary, happy; this book covers all the emotions a patrol officer can face on duty. Great read for anyone interested in law enforcement!
Melba Ruiz
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February 16, 2013
Good read, many touching sensitive and brave stories from officers from around the country. Makes you understand their challenges.
Eddie Gallo
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January 15, 2014
Probably the best book about police I have ever read. Exactly what life as a cop is, sometimes hour after hour and day after day of mind numbing boredom and then so much to do and decisions that can mean life or death to you, fellow officers or member of the public. One thing never changes, cops see the very best of people and the very worst of man's inhumanity to man and through it all maintain some sense of composure. I know, I have been there. Thank you brother, made me smile and made me shed a tear.
About the author
Randy Sutton is a Senior Sergeant at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, he has appeared in several big screen movies and HBO movies including Casino, Fools Rush In, and The Road Home. On television, he has appeared on COPS, Americas Most Wanted, and Las Vegas.
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