Street Blues. The Experiences of a Reluctant Policeman

Written from direct experience, 'Street Blues: The Experiences of a Reluctant Policeman' is a must-read for anyone concerned with crime and policing in South Africa.
Brown, Andrew
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9781770220324
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Title: Street Blues
Subtitle: The Experiences of a Reluctant Policeman
Author: Andrew Brown
Publisher: Random House Struik
Imprint: Zebra Press
Cape Town, South Africa 2008
ISBN 9781770220324 / ISBN 978-1-77022-032-4
Softcover, 15x23 cm, 209 pages
, several photos


Description:

In 1999 Andrew Brown donned the uniform of the new South African Police Service as a rookie reservist, after years of viewing the police as the enemy. This book documents his experiences over nearly a decade, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a police officer on the beat in one of the most crime-ridden societies in the world. Street Blues takes the reader from high-octane car chases and drug busts to the gritty world of gangsterism and prostitution. It covers issues as diverse as hijacking and petty theft, traffic collisions and firefighting.

Brown explores the stresses and complexities of police work, the fear and frustration, as well as the camaraderie and courage. Shifting between tragedy and humour, this book gives personal insight into a perilous and sometimes shocking world that affects us all. Written from direct experience rather than distanced observation, Street Blues: The Experiences of a Reluctant Policeman is a must-read for anyone concerned with crime and policing in South Africa.

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