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An Inconvenient Cop

My Fight to Change Policing in America

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An Inconvenient Cop

By: Edwin Raymond, Jon Sternfeld
Narrated by: Edwin Raymond
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FINALIST FOR THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE
A WASHINGTON POST BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2023
A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF 2023

“With illuminating, vivid, and meticulous prose, Edwin Raymond delivers an extraordinary exposé on policing in America . . . An essential, exceptional work.”
—Toluse Olorunnipa, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of His Name Is George Floyd

From the highest-ranking whistleblower in NYPD history, a gripping insider look at the complexities of modern policing and the urgent need for reform

Over his decade and a half with the New York Police Department, Edwin Raymond consistently exposed the dark underbelly of modern policing, becoming the highest-ranking whistleblower in the history of the force and one of the country’s leading voices against police injustice. Offering a rare, often shocking view of American policing, An Inconvenient Cop pulls back the curtain on the many flaws woven into the NYPD’s training, data, and practices, which have since been repackaged and repurposed by police departments across the country.

Gravitating toward law enforcement in the hope of being a positive influence in his community, Raymond quickly learned that the problem with policing is a lot deeper than merely “a few bad apples”—the entire mechanism is set up to ensure that racial profiling is rewarded, and there are weighty consequences for cops who don’t play along. Struggling with the moral dilemma of policing impartially while witnessing his fellow officers go with the flow, Raymond’s journey takes him to the precipice of personal and professional ruin. Yet, through it all, he remains steadfast in his commitment to justice and his belief in the potential for change.

At once revelatory and galvanizing, An Inconvenient Cop courageously bears witness to and exposes institutional violence. It presents a vision of radical hope and makes the case for a world in which the police’s responsibility is not to arrest numbers but to the people. Political Science Social justice Politics & Government Law Biographies & Memoirs Freedom & Security
Compelling Story • Insightful Content • Great Voice • Relatable Experiences • Well-articulated Perspective

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i was not surprised by the behavior he exposed, I've seen the immature ,ego driven police behavior my whole life.
What did surprise me , what I wasn't ready for , was the gift of this man's way of navigating the culture.
While I've become impatient and hard over seeing these things, the author kept an even, level head. He kept a good heart, and notes!
This book provided an example of how to proceed with equanimity and peace with oneself.

Enabling us to have resilience and a long game.

So worth it

Inspired

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This is a great book. I love how its narrated by Edwin Raymond himself. He has a great voice and makes the book even better. Absolutely worth the credit.

Great narration

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Very enlightening and relatable information about policing not just in NY but national. I recommend listening to this audio book.

Story

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This book kept my attention from beginning to end. I spent the whole weekend listening. Edwin you did great on this book, I'm proud of you!!!! For me I have a more clear understanding when it comes to transit officers and how they operate because I am CENTRAL (voice heard on the audio). You've helped me understand more. Overall, congratulations!!!!!!

#1 Best Seller

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The clearness of the author's message is outstanding. I have recommended this to all of my friends and family.

The clear voice of the Author.

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