Book Details
| Title: |
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The Badge |
| Author: |
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Jack Webb |
| Times Read: |
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1 |
| Last Read: |
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06.12.06 |
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Notes History
| Date Read |
Note |
| 06.12.06 | The book by the Dragnet guy... the book that inspired James Ellroy and started his obsession with the Black Dahlia... the book that worships the circa 1958 LAPD from the patrolman right up through the commission. It reads like a collection of anecdotes mixed with small historical tidbits, organized by rank. It was pretty interesting in a historical sense since I don't think modern-day police have "bunco" divisions anymore (i bet they just call it fraud) and some of the race-, youth-, and drug-related issues seem rather innocent and simple. Webb writes in that Dragnet style - lots of tough-guy quotes and just-the-facts synopses - which also makes it interesting. Still, the propaganda element shines through in every page, as it did in every episode of the show. Fun read for me though. |
