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Perverting the Course of Justice: The Hilarious and Shocking Inside Story of British Policing [Paperback]

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Publication Date: 2 Sep 2008
Welcome to Modern Britain - a country where you can be arrested for pinching a few crisps from a schoolfriend, throwing cream cakes or denying the existence of Santa Claus - while burglars, muggers and drug dealers go about their business unmolested by the forces of law and order.

Two years on from the ground-breaking 'Wasting Police Time' and 'Diary of an On Call Girl', the trilogy is complete - as the most senior police officer to date breaks ranks to tell the shocking truth about the collapse of the country's criminal justice system.

'Inspector Gadget' - writing anonymously for fear of the sack - tells how things have got worse, not better.

More targets, more paperwork and more lunacy... as the government and senior police officers pretend everything's OK.

With access to statistics about frontline police strength (much lower than you think), exclusive inside information and detailed analysis, Inspector Gadget reveals how bad things really are. Controversial, gripping, authoritative and, occasionally, very funny - this book takes readers where the powers-that-be don't want them to go.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Monday Books (2 Sep 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1906308047
  • ISBN-13: 978-1906308049
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 20.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Read 12 Jan 2009
By susie
Format:Paperback
Having read Wasting Police Time: The Crazy World of the War on Crime and Diary of an On-call Girl: True Stories from the Front Line and loved them both I thought I would give this one a go. I wasn't disappointed! Perverting the Course of Justice isn't as funny as either of the first two (although it is amusing in parts); it gives major insight into the life of a man who has to tackle criminals, red tape and complete lunacy on a daily basis. It is also written in a great chatty style - it seems as though the author is talking directly to you about his experiences.

A fascinating and truly revelatory book, Inspector Gadget reveals that he is not allowed to make a cup of tea in his police station (in case he scalds himself), wear combat trousers (in case he injures himself on something he puts in a pocket), or turn on his desk fan until it has been checked by an expert (something that probably won't happen until December). He is, however, allowed deal with scores of drunken yobbos in his district of a Saturday night.
As he says: "Kettles and trousers - too dangerous.
"Tackling 250lbs of screaming, tattooed nightmare, armed only with a 50g tin of pepper spray which doesn't work and a flimsy aluminium stick - you carry on officer."

It is also a thought-provoking book. He describes what it is like attending horrific accidents and then having to visit a family and tell them that one of their loved ones is dead, knowing that he is going to shatter their world.

But it is the nonsense he has to deal with constantly that is the most interesting aspect of the book - his force spent hours investigating after a teenager committed the "crime" of telling a youngster that Santa does not exist and they also arrested a child for gleefully grabbing a few crisps from his friend's open packet.

A couple of reviewers have criticised the author for whining and not doing anything about the problems he faces - surely writing a book highlighting the problems is doing something! If only our politicians would read this and take notice.

Inspector Gadget tells it like it is. I highly recommend this book.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 100% True! 13 Sep 2008
By L. S. Douglas
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I am a serving polce officer and can say that after reading this book there is not one thing described I have not come across or thought. It is a great read and sadly very funny and very true. A MUST READ for every senior police officer, senior civil servant, journalist and politician in the land.
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Targets, paperwork diversity . . . 11 Sep 2008
By Damaskcat HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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It seems to be a common theme amongst those members of the police force who have broken ranks and described modern policing that most time is taken up with covering one's back and paperwork. Targets must be met whatever the cost which inevitably leads to concentration on minor, easily solved crimes rather than anything which is going to take a mountain of paperwork to complete. However this book is the very opposite of a rant against the status quo. The essence of police work shines through; the tragedy and the comedy and the great variety of humanity who may encounter the wrong side of the law together with those who turn to the police for help and receive what they need. I found it of absorbing interest and would recommend it to anyone who has even the vaguest interest in law and order and how it works - or doesn't work.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars insightful
A good honest look at the many pitfalls and flaws that our modern police system presents to those tied to to train tracks whilst the runaway train approaches at an alarming speed
Published 1 day ago by Joshua
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be read by Govt Ministers
Top notch book. This book should be read by Government Ministers and the chair born warriors of the Home Office and acted upon. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Guernsey Donkey
4.0 out of 5 stars Mind Boggling
This book is mainly about the paperwork, procedures and systems that is involved with when in the Police force with a few real incidences thrown in. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mrs. Joanne C. Saunders
3.0 out of 5 stars An expose of what it is like to be at the sharp end of policing
An Inspector's take on how the police are expected to deliver a first-class police service with their hands tied up with paperwork and procedure. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Keith G. Mesher
5.0 out of 5 stars So so true
You will not believe this book but it is 100% truth.
Problem is that it will only get worse unless there is a massive change, which I don't expect.
A really good book.
Published 1 month ago by Norman Church
4.0 out of 5 stars Life of the police
I find it interesting to see the little differences between this book and the Copperfield books. I am also dishearted to see how little changed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ashleigh Gange
3.0 out of 5 stars book
Learned a lot but once message laid out, then forcefed it time and time again - if condensed to a third of size would make an interesting read but got bored of 'poor me' in end and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by squirrel 59
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
It was a brilliant little book . I would definately recommend this as a read to anyone who wishes to know how the system really works
Published 1 month ago by Mr. L. Crane
4.0 out of 5 stars Open and honest
I got a copy of this book on the back of hearing Inspector Gadget has closed his Twitter account down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ann Pinkett
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
So funny I laughed outloud many times. A bit worrying about the antics though. A thoroughly good read for anybody.
Published 3 months ago by Nana B
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