Download or read book The Real Police written by David Ziskin and published by The Real Police. This book was released on 2004-08-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retired street cop provides a view of policing that has not been presented in popular media. Readers learn about Skid Road, the art of patrolling, the dynamics of police humor, and other aspects of street work, along with historical background and relevant social history. The importance of tradition and some possibilities for the future are major themes.