Closing Ranks tells of an illustrious career, giving a behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police. One of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy Logan has had first-hand experience of race relations in modern-day Britain, and he relates how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Offering encouragement to other black officers to stay on and work to change the culture within the police, Leroy's passion for good policing shines through . . . as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people.
'I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion.'
Steve McQueen, from the Foreword
'This is a story that needs telling.'
Patrick Regan OBE, Kintsugi Hope
'Leroy Logan is a great example of achievement against all the odds.'
The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover
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I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion. -- Steve McQueen, from the Foreword I have known Leroy for many years and have always been impressed with his ability to look at issues from different angles, to work in partnership with others and not to be afraid of making tough decisions. This timely book is a must for anyone who has a heart for justice in our society, offering a deeper understanding of the issues and hope for a better tomorrow. -- Patrick Regan OBE, CEO of Kintsugi Hope Leroy Logan is a great example of achievement against all the odds. -- The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover Logan tells his story well . . . Readers will benefit from getting to know this clear-thinking, courageous man and the culture he tried to change. * Christianity *
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Maße
Höhe: 164 mm
Breite: 241 mm
Dicke: 29 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-281-08346-6 (9780281083466)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Born in 1957 to Jamaican parents, Dr Leroy Logan, MBE, is a proud Londoner, a staunch Arsenal fan, an advocate for good relationships between the police and Britain's minority ethnic communities, a mentor to young people, and an advisor on knife crime.
Co-author George Luke is a writer, journalist and award-winning radio producer. He has interviewed politicians, pop stars, authors, activists and intellectuals, and particularly enjoys profiling people who have made a notable contribution to the world. George has contributed to several books including The Rough Guide to World Music and The Rough Guide to Rock.
Foreword by Steve McQueen vii
Prologue: When two worlds collide ix
1 From Islington to Spanish Town - and back 1
2 'Do I look like a white racist?' 18
3 Training days 26
4 Police and thieves in the street 38
5 Joy and pain 61
6 Hackney (Round 1) 76
7 The birth of the BPA 80
8 'Don't show us in a bad light' 102
9 Westminster 127
10 'Dad, are you going to jail?' 138
11 So Solid 157
12 The Morris Inquiry 161
13 Hackney (Round 2) 167
14 London 2012 197
15 Back to life, back to Reallity 210
Appendix 227
Photo section: captions 229
