Books by Peter Maas
Serpico
by Peter Maas
It's about a guy named Frank Serpico, in the 70s, who was a patrolman who happened to be a very honest cop. He was assigned to undercover narcotics in New York, busting people for dealing or being in possession of drugs. He was assigned to this unit and he found out that all of the officers were on the take.
Interviews where books by Peter Maas were recommended
The best books on Race and American Policing, recommended by Joe Domanick
The author and journalist describes how racism, violence, and corruption became entrenched in police departments across America. He picks five books describing a stark reality, and suggests a blueprint for change
