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Buddy Boys: When Good Cops Turn Bad, by Mike McAlary
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A shocking true story of corruption and crime in the ranks of the NYPD in the worst police scandal since the revelations of Fred Serpico In the 1970s, New York City’s 77th Precinct was known as “the Alamo.” In Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Brooklyn—neighborhoods notorious for drugs and violent crime—some of the worst criminals wore police uniforms and carried badges. Henry Winter was a good cop when he first entered the infamous 77th station house that was already infamous as a home to the dregs of the NYPD. Before long, he and fellow officer Anthony Magno found themselves deeply entrenched in the Alamo’s culture of extortion, lies, corruption, and crime—and they were regularly supplementing their incomes by ripping off thieves, drug dealers, junkies, and honest citizens alike. But the gravy train couldn’t stay on the rails forever. Winter and Magno were caught and faced a devastating choice: They could betray their crooked friends and colleagues by helping investigators expose the rot that festered at the Alamo’s core—or spend the next several years behind bars. In Buddy Boys, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist Mike McAlary blows the doors off 1 of the worst scandals ever to taint New York’s uniformed guardians, the men and women sworn to protect and serve the populace. Blistering, shocking, and powerful, it’s a frightening look inside the NYPD and an eye-opening exploration of the daily temptations that can seduce a good cop over to the dark side.
Buddy Boys: When Good Cops Turn Bad, by Mike McAlary- Amazon Sales Rank: #140682 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-09-29
- Released on: 2015-09-29
- Format: Kindle eBook
From Library Journal $18.95. law enforcement This book concerns police in one of the toughest ghettos in New York City who became thoroughly corrupt, stealing, dealing drugs, and extorting. Reporter McAlary follows the careers of Henry Winter and Tony Magno, who started out as good cops, and slowly became bad in a precinct governed by no rules and known as a dumping grown for cops who had "messed up." Once there, officers quickly became part of a gang protected by the Internal Affairs Department and their union. Eventually, Winter and Magno were caught and gathered evidence against fellow cops rather than go to jail. This scary book shows how easily good men can be corrupted. Well-crafted, fast paced, and thorough, it provides new understanding of an old problem.Sandra K. Lindheimer, Middlesex Law Lib., Cambridge, Mass.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. As a NYPD Officer... By Blue Lives Matter ...I read this book shortly after its publication. At the time I was a rookie shortly after the convictions came down during this incident. I also grew up in Brooklyn North. Having been directly affected by this case, since my first partner was from the 7-7, as were most in my first precinct assignment following field training (NSU) in Brooklyn South. And befriending a central figure of the case, whose daughters were in my bridal party - I found the writing by McAlary one-sided. With the story of Henry Winter being the forefront, almost like Frank Serpico, which the book and movie were set on HIS account of the incidents, and no one else's.The reason I am reviewing this is, as a now retired NYPD officer, I am a mentor to young officers in the southern region of the United States.I wanted some of my young people to read this as a lesson of what is out there. Not stating that every single word is fact, or not fact for that matter in the book, I wanted them to see what the streets are like, and what could happen to even the most honest of officers. That no matter what the excuse is, corruption is not worth your career, and the destruction of your family, all for a few dollars, which in the end are pennies in the long run.McAlary lined his pockets pretty good with this publication, until his death years ago. After meeting him in person I realized what he really was...so in order to limit profits from his estate for this book, I purchased one to pass around to my students. This is what we did in the precincts 20-years ago. I'm sure the main character garnished funds from this as well until his death as well.I recommend the book, but just keep in mind who was telling (Winter) the story, and who was interpreting the story (McAlary) outside the quoted accounts from credible witnesses. Then make up your own mind of what is plausible, and what isn't.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. AWESOME! This book is dope. By Charlie Atan I couldn't put this book down. What a great look into the mind of your average New York City cop. I was very sympathetic with them. They really seemed like nice guys! I felt their sense of self-disgust that they had to rat out their fellow corrupt cops. It puts you right inside the patrol car and you feel like you're a corrupt cop going along for the adventure. This is one of the best true crime books I've ever read. If you want a look at New York City when it was bad, look no further than this book about New York's "finest." Whoa!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wow!! By Ethics Commitee A real page turner. Very hard to put down. If you like true crime involving law enforcement this books for you.
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