Black Police,white Society

"Extremely informative ... deserves a wide readership, both inside and outside police departments." - Publishers Weekly This book is about the world of black police in New York City: who they are, how they work with the department, how they are recruited by whites, how they are treated in turn by their fellow blacks, and how they operate day by day in the richest as well as the poorest parts of the city. Leinen provides direct quotations from police, citizens, city administrators, and street hustlers, as well as detailed assessments of encounters in the everyday relations between police and the public.Leinen, Stephen H. is the author of 'Black Police,white Society' with ISBN 9780814750087 and ISBN 0814750087.