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Summary: A must-read!
Review: Anyone with an interest in the LAPD or police in general will want to read this book. An absolutely excellent title that is well written and hard to put down. William Dunn has done an excellent job capturing the essence of the LAPD officer's rookie year and the difficulties of learning what they don't teach you in the academy - especially the art of dealing with people, both inside and outside of the department. The stuff on the interaction between the LAPD and gang members is top notch. I gave this one a ten because it's one of those books that I may actually read again at some point. The only thing I can give Dunn a bad mark for is the fact that he hasn't written another! NOTE TO THE AUTHOR: Please - write another!
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Summary: A must read for county supervisors & city council members
Review: Cops are always trying to get the elected folks who are in charge of their purse strings to spend some time with them in a patrol car before they vote on the police staffing levels, facilities and equipment. This book is a must read for them. Before you vote for the next supervisor or city council member your ought to ask them the question. Have you read LAPD Officer William Dunn's book called Boot? Have you ever done a ride-a-long in a patrol car? Boot is also very educational tool and recommended reading for the growing corps of citizen volunteers across America who are becoming active in community oriented police (COP) programs. Lastly, Bill Dunn makes it clear why every police department in the nation is beating on the doors of the LAPD to recruit its seasoned officers.
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Summary: BOOT forces the reader to hang on and code 3!!!
Review: Dunn must be applauded for his first book about our nations best police department, The LAPD. Strap on the vest, log on with control, and hang on because BOOT takes the reader to the streets Lights and Siren! The reader is taken from Dunn's rookie year through monthly progressions and we see him grow into a better officer. Dunn freely admits his Tactical errors in a humorous way. Doh!! The reader is taken on a Great Year filled with humor, pursuits, tragedy all the elements for a great tale. I only hope BOOT was not the authors only endeavor. Truly a joy to read!! I have read it and underlined it Three times already. Highly recommended to not only those in law enforcement but everyone who wants an insight into those guys going code 3. What are they doing, HOW are they doing it? What are they Feeling? Read BOOT and you are taken there.So throw down that food,"We take our back ups seriously down here..."
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Summary: Realistic overview of life on the LA streets.
Review: Dunn's evaluation of his life on the streets with the LAPD was a real eye-openning experience to the endless stream of streetcrime in South Central Los Angeles. A must read for anyone aspiring to work in the law enforcement field.
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Summary: ONCE YOU START READING, YOU WILL NOT WANT TO STOP!
Review: I am a police officer in Milwaukee County, WI. I was told about this book by a fellow officer. He told me how exciting and action packed it was. He was right! I rarely read books that do not interest me. If your interested in law enforcement, READ THIS BOOK! It is a very real experience. William Dunn makes you feel like your in the squad with him fighting crime in South Central L.A.
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Summary: An L.A.P.D. Officer's Rookie Year
Review: I have had this book for 4 years and i just decided to read it. I have always hated reading, but last december i had the chance to ride with the LAPD. when i got back home I started reading the book. I love it, I could not put it down. This is an excellent book and I think anyone interested in becomming a police officer like i am should read it. The good part is the whole book.
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Summary: Easy Reading, great perspective of police work.
Review: I have just finished reading "Boot" by William C. Dunn. This is an excellent book on police work and the perspective of a rookie cop. I am a sergeant, just shy of completing thirty years on the LAPD, and currently work with Bill. I am his supervisor. Bill's book is easy reading and well written. His stories are insightful, and brought back memories of my rookie year. I enjoyed reading his book. I sincerely hope he writes another one. If, and when he does, I will buy it and read it. His style of writing makes it so you don't want to put the book down, you want to keep on reading. Great job, Bill
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Summary: Easy Reading, great perspective of police work.
Review: I have just finished reading "Boot" by William C. Dunn. This is an excellent book on police work and the perspective of a rookie cop. I am a sergeant, just shy of completing thirty years on the LAPD, and currently work with Bill. I am his supervisor. Bill's book is easy reading and well written. His stories are insightful, and brought back memories of my rookie year. I enjoyed reading his book. I sincerely hope he writes another one. If, and when he does, I will buy it and read it. His style of writing makes it so you don't want to put the book down, you want to keep on reading. Great job, Bill
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Summary: A Pleasure to Read
Review: I have read Boot three times and each time has been a joy, I highly recommend this book for all readers. Officer Dunn shows us the insiders view on the LAPD.
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Summary: A Great Insight Into the LAPD
Review: I just finished this book and found it to be a quick read with plenty of information about police work not usually available to the public. Dunn not only accurately describes a police officer's rookie year but includes those "victorys" and "defeats" every cop experiences.If you're considering a career in law enforcement or just plain want to know more about those men and women who are sent out to put it on the line, this is the book to read.
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