
Closing Ranks
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WINNER of BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR OF THE YEAR 2021 at the CRT Awards.
'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
Discover the incredible true story behind Steve McQueen's critically acclaimed film Small Axe: Red, White and Blue in Closing Ranks. Leroy Logan's inspiring autobiography tells of an illustrious career and gives a fascinating behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police.
One of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy relates with powerful honesty his first-hand experience of racism, and how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Offering encouragement to other Black officers, Leroy's passion for good policing shines through, as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people.
Closing Ranks is a book that will motivate anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of race relations in Britain over the last thirty years. It's a compelling autobiography from a successful Black man who has truly made a difference.
'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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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.
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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
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