Not for the Faint-Hearted: My Life Fighting Crime

by John Stevens

In this absorbing and controversial memoir, John Stevens records highlights of his meteoric career, from walking the beat as a constable on London's Tottenham Court Road during the 1960s to the summit of his profession as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

Genres: Police, Crime, Nonfiction

352 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

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Reviews

[Chris Wilby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting insider view of the Met Police Constable.
Illuminates a period of crime over a period of time.

[Own Timis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting account of the career of one of the more uncontroversial recent commissioners. Dates felt a bit confused at times - perhaps proofreading could've been better.

[Matthew Belfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a serving police officer with strong hope and ambition for the future of the police service in these difficult times, the book served as an excellent inspirational catalyst.