BOOT: An LAPD Officer's Rookie Year

A rookie police officer named William Dunn takes you inside the real Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the one where hard-working "street cops" battle to protect and serve. To accomplish this, Dunn and his fellow LAPD officers must navigate gang infested projects and mean streets occupied by dangerous criminalsSouth Los Angeles, as seen through the eyes of Dunn, is a volatile, constantly changing landscape. To be a good cop, and survive the experience, Dunn quickly learns from veteran beat cops what it is really like to "lay down the law" in America. Dunn's dispatches from the front lines are dramatic, humorous, and shocking. Every day there is another drive-by shooting, high-speed chase, or bizarre situation. Infamous gangs such as the Crips, the Bloods, and the notorious MS-13 are around every corner. Dunn offers compelling insights into the LAPD and the challenges facing police today. It is a must read for everyone considering a career in law enforcement; or those simply hoping to understand police culture. Read more