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Night Stick: The Autobiography Of Lewis J. Valentine, Former Police Commissioner Of New York

Night Stick: The Autobiography Of Lewis J. Valentine, Former Police Commissioner Of New York

Valentine, Lewis J.
La Guardia, Fiorello H.

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ISBN10: 1164501836
ISBN13: 9781164501831
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Night Stick is an autobiography written by Lewis J. Valentine, the former Police Commissioner of New York. In this book, Valentine recounts his life and career in law enforcement, beginning with his early days as a beat cop in the Bronx. He shares his experiences working his way up the ranks of the NYPD, including his time as a detective and his eventual appointment as Police Commissioner.Throughout the book, Valentine provides insights into the challenges and rewards of being a police officer in one of the world's largest and most complex cities. He discusses the various strategies and tactics he employed to combat crime and maintain order, as well as the many controversies and scandals that he faced during his tenure.Valentine's personal life is also explored in Night Stick, including his upbringing in a working-class family and his relationships with his wife and children. He reflects on the sacrifices he made for his career and the toll that his job took on his personal life.Overall, Night Stick offers a unique perspective on the history of law enforcement in New York City and the personal experiences of one of its most prominent leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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