Breaking Rank: A Top Cop's Exposé of the Dark Side of American Policing

Fricking good

A phenomenally honest book from an ex cop honest enough to tell it as it really is.

What a great read, The content however does not surprise me.

Not bad read

THE BOOK IS VERY INTERESTING. ITS A EYE OPENER.

Every citizen NEEDS to learn their rights.. especially after reading this book and to be honest learning your rights may not be enough.Police are the state's revenue generators. Police are the manifestation of what Slave Catchers were in the turn of the century of the late 1800's. Police of today often have reckless abandon when policing the average American citizen. It is YOUR word against theirs and who will people in a jury believe - The officer wearing a badge or the black person who refutes their actions?This book will help you understand what police are capable of and simple ways you can protect yourself. You pretty much need to comply, not give them any reason to execute you, BUT remember each and every moment so you can "hopefully" gain some recourse in the end. The advantage many have today is that we have the ability to use our camera phones. When you expose the corruption these officers exhibit it shines a bright light on them and their superiors and locale bringing attention they do NOT want. Right now, that's our only recourse. That or knowing someone high in power.But the main objective is to not get on police radar period. Do not do anything to stand out, to bring attention to yourself. This is what they are looking for.

4 stars for the writing, but this isn't literature. 5 stars because these stories and so many more need to be told, made public. 5 stars for the courage to admit to some of his past as a violent cop. "6" stars for stepping out from behind the Thin Blue Line and speaking truth to power.

This is a valuable book for any city experiencing the types of challenges that Stamper addresses: Excessive use of force, unnecessary police shootings, the dangerous militarization of local police forces, poor police-community relationships, and more. Stamper is sometimes harsh in his judgments but he invariably subjects his own attitudes and actions to the same criticisms. He also describes the type of person who makes a good cop. This is someone who is able to be committed to the work but not prone to impulsive acts. Any citizen group concerned about their local police force will find this resource helpful.

Great book! Very insightful! I highly recommend it as it comes from the perspective of a police officer with experience, knowledge and compassion.