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Boston's Finest: From Callbox to Courthouse
Boston's Finest, from Callbox to Courthouse, tells the story of a young police officer entering into a world of crime, criminals and corruption.
Jack Daley's career with the Boston Police Department spanned five turbulent decades, a period that brought vast changes to both the police department and to society as a whole. From the entrenched corruption of the 1950's to an explosion of crime in the 60's, this book provides a street-level perspective.
Daley tells how, as a young honest cop, he grappled with the corruption around him, earning the respect of many of his colleagues but the wariness of those who didn't want to upset the status quo. Daley clearly did.
As a homicide investigator, Jack Daley describes the world of murderers and their victims. He takes us from crime scenes to the morgue, recounting the investigation details that led to arrests while also showing the human toll of dealing with death, both for the victims' and thier families and for those responsible for bringing the guilty to justice.
The full range of human behavior is on display here and it's not always pretty. Daley takes us into the depths of criminal activity and into the lives of the men and women who police our streets.
