The Super Cops: The True Story of the Cops Called Batman and Robin

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Summary: A fast-paced, action packed, true life police story.
Review: "The Super Cops" by L.H. Whittemore is an excellent book about up-and-coming cops who want to save the planet but have to cut through miles of red tape and a "this is how it's always been" type attitude. Although published in 1973, the book is still a good read about two real New York police officers called Batman and Robin by drug dealers and people in the neighborhood they patroled for the way they apprehended criminals other officers were waiting to arrest, but did not know how to find them. It is a fast read, and ends leaving the reader wanting a "Super Cops II."

Rating:
Summary: A fast-paced, action packed, true life police story.
Review: "The Super Cops" by L.H. Whittemore is an excellent book about up-and-coming cops who want to save the planet but have to cut through miles of red tape and a "this is how it's always been" type attitude. Although published in 1973, the book is still a good read about two real New York police officers called Batman and Robin by drug dealers and people in the neighborhood they patroled for the way they apprehended criminals other officers were waiting to arrest, but did not know how to find them. It is a fast read, and ends leaving the reader wanting a "Super Cops II."

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Summary: Fantastic Book
Review: From when I was 9 years old, The Super Cops was, and still is, one of my favorite books. I liked the idea of them working to save a community. The villains were more or less drug dealers. David Greenberg and Robert Hantz will always be heroes of mine. In college I did a little bit of research on the two of them, including speaking with real cops. In fact, their exploits were certainly exaggerated. The end of their careers was somewhat tragic. David Greenberg went to jail twice for white collar crime. Robert Hantz was accused of smuggling marijuana, and lost his Detective's shield because of it. Nevertheless, I still find the characters heroic. Perhaps they don't live up to the image that is projected in the book. Nevertheless, I still believe the book projects a positive message. I certainly wouldn't call it a typical book on law enforcement. Nevertheless, I recommend it for anyone who enjoys action-packed cop stories, with just a grain of truth added. (Incidentally, there is a "Super Cops II." It's called "Play It To a Bust." It was written by Greenberg. Additionally, the duo are mentioned in Edward Droge's biography, "A Cop's Story.")

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Summary: Not completely true, but good intentions
Review: From when I was 9 years old, The Super Cops was, and still is, one of my favorite books. I liked the idea of them working to save a community. The villains were more or less drug dealers. David Greenberg and Robert Hantz will always be heroes of mine. In college I did a little bit of research on the two of them, including speaking with real cops. In fact, their exploits were certainly exaggerated. The end of their careers was somewhat tragic. David Greenberg went to jail twice for white collar crime. Robert Hantz was accused of smuggling marijuana, and lost his Detective's shield because of it. Nevertheless, I still find the characters heroic. Perhaps they don't live up to the image that is projected in the book. Nevertheless, I still believe the book projects a positive message. I certainly wouldn't call it a typical book on law enforcement. Nevertheless, I recommend it for anyone who enjoys action-packed cop stories, with just a grain of truth added. (Incidentally, there is a "Super Cops II." It's called "Play It To a Bust." It was written by Greenberg. Additionally, the duo are mentioned in Edward Droge's biography, "A Cop's Story.")

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Summary: Fantastic Book
Review: This was recommended to me and i loved it. Grab it while its still in print.