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Police Officers are not the only force protecting the citizenry. For over 80% of the critical infrastructure in the United States, the first line of defense is a private security officer.Private security shares many similarities with policing, but in too many instances security officers are not recognized as the protectors and upstanding citizens that they are. Another commonality between police officers and security officers is that rarely, if ever, are they seen as funny. However, when one stops to think about it for a second, it becomes clear that police officers are not alone in encountering some of the craziest, most eccentric, and most unexpected aspects of everyday society as a fundamental part of their job. Security officers also experience the strange, bizarre, and funny on a regular basis.Author Robert L. Bryan is in a unique position to comment on the dark humor found in both occupations. As a former NYPD Captain, Bryan has written extensively in the Dark Knights series about the strange and humorous situations and people he encountered throughout his career. In Dark Knights 5 Bryan shares the equally funny stories from his experience in the world of private security and while conducting security training classes. Sometimes, a man has just got to laugh at the ridiculousness of it all, and with his talent for turning a phrase and spinning a good yarn, Dark Knights: The Dark Humor of Security Officers spins plenty of hilarious stories which range from the horrifyingly funny to the downright weird.Dark Knights: The Dark Humor of Security Officers manages to not just be a fantastic piece of light entertainment for those curious about the laughs within the world of private security, it also offers a truly fascinating insight into the profession. This darkly funny and somewhat twisted collection of tales and memories will not only make you laugh, it will also get you thinking about the role of private security in society today.

Since 1962 New Yorkers have cheered and jeered the exploits of the New York Mets on the baseball diamond. A century before these Amazins took the field, there was another team of New York Metropolitans being cheered and jeered by the citizenry. The New York Metropolitan Police Department, nicknamed "Mets" existed only from 1857 to 1870. This is the story of their short, but fascinating life span.

When the subject of policing in New York City comes up, the New York City Police Department is the only game in town - or are they? There are many lesser known agencies performing law enforcement work with the City of New York as well as obsolete departments that policed sections of the city before New York City existed as we know it today.This is the story of an obsolete department that policed a little slice of the city during the 19th century. Since the 1860s Prospect Park, in Brooklyn has been one of the crown jewels of NYC. Today, the 78th Precinct of the NYPD is responsible to police the park, but that wasn't always the case. There was a time when the Prospect Park Police Department kept park goers safe and secure. This is their story.

Looking for a thrilling read that will transport you back to the streets of New York City in 1901? Look no further than "The First Commissioner," the latest addition to the Police of New York City series.In this captivating biography, author Robert L. Bryan brings to life the fascinating story of Michael C. Murphy, the first police commissioner of the New York City Police Department. With a sharp eye for detail and a gripping narrative style, Bryan takes readers on a journey through Murphy's life, from his early days as a controversial figure during the Civil War, to his affiliation with Tammany Hall politics and his eventual appointment as police commissioner.Along the way, readers will encounter a colorful cast of characters, including notorious gangsters, corrupt politicians, and dedicated police officers. They will also be introduced to William Devery, who many consider to be the most corrupt cop in the history of New York City.Whether you are a history buff, a true crime aficionado, or simply looking for a page turning read, "The First Commissioner" is a book that is sure to captivate and inspire. So why wait? Order your copy today and discover the remarkable story of Michael C. Murphy, the first police commissioner of the New York City Police Department

The Long Island Railroad is the busiest commuter railroad in the United States, and the oldest railroad still operating under its original name. The railroad operates seven days a week with service and branches from Manhattan in New York City to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. The LIRR was formed in 1834 and from 1868 to 1998 the railroad was policed by the Long Island Railroad Police Department, with much of the police operations taking place within the City of New York.

In the bustling streets of New York City near the turn of the 20th-century, Isabella Goodwin's world was shattered when her police officer husband died, leaving her to pick up the pieces and provide for her children. Isabella faced a formidable challenge in a society that relegated women to traditional domestic roles, but she was about to defy the odds and embark on a journey that would change the course of NYPD history forever."The First Detective" is an inspiring and gripping tale that chronicles Isabella Goodwin's remarkable life, from a grieving widow to a groundbreaking figure in law enforcement. Fueled by her unwavering determination and an unyielding desire for justice, Isabella shattered the barriers that restricted women from pursuing careers in the New York City Police Department, and to ultimately become - the First Detective.

When one thinks about the consolidation of Greater New York City in 1898, the merger of Brooklyn and Manhattan is usually what comes to mind, with all the small towns and villages in Queens coming along for the ride. But there was another city and police force that was swallowed up when the Greater City of New York came into being. That city was Long Island City, and this is the story of the Long Island City Police Department.

Professional, formalized training for police in the United States is a relatively new concept. Formal police training programs didn't begin appearing until the latter part of the 19th century, and the NYPD, considered one of the best trained police forces in the world, did not establish a meaningful training program until 1909. The NYPD quickly recognized the relationship between training and professionalism, and two police commissioners during the early 20th century also recognized the correlation between education and professionalism. Their efforts led to increased levels of technical police training, as well as an effort to elevate the level of police education to the status of an institution on higher learning, like a college. In fact, for a brief period of time their efforts became reality with the establishment of a police college. This is the story of that institution-the rise and fall of the New York Police College.

Hot dogs, amusement parks, tourists, freaks... Coney Island is a true slice of New York City life. Along with the crowds enjoying fun in the sun, however, will always be a small element of those intent on ruining the good times through criminal and anti-social behavior. Accordingly, a strong police presence is imperative to allow people to enjoy the events and attractions of Coney Island safely. The New York City Police Department does a fantastic job policing Coney Island, but the island has been a major attraction drawing many thousands of people since the middle of the 19th century. Who kept the people safe before the NYPD?

It was on Christmas Day,1830, that Nicholas Darrell stood upon the platform of the "Best Friend of Charleston," and operated the first mechanical passenger train carrying 141 passengers along 6-miles of track at the break neck speed of 20 miles per hour. That trip marked the birth of the modern railroad industry and Nicholas Darrell became a pioneer railroader. Since that Christmas journey the railroad has become an American institution with hundreds of thousands of men and women working throughout the centuries to keep the freight and people moving along the rails. This is the story of these railroaders - the jobs they perform and the conditions they endured from the birth of the industry up to the present day. All Aboard!

This is the story of one of the more fabled occupations in America - the railroad conductor.This book traces the origin of the railroad and the occupation as well as the conductor as a subject of folklore and the media. Additionally, the pathways to a career as a conductor are fully explored.

Police in New York City face danger around every corner - even from a 17th century curse?Chris Bennington had a dream to become a police officer. That dream quickly became a nightmare when Chris seemed to fall victim to the curse of a condemned witch in colonial New York. Is Chris the victim of this generational curse that preys on police officers in New York City or is he simply a delusional young man?Psychiatrist Kyra Thomas has unwillingly become the only hope for Chris to avoid becoming another casualty of the curse. It's up to Kyra and her girlfriend, Professor Linda Warren, to unravel the dark underworld of witchcraft in New York City to discover the key to undo the curse. But does such a key exist? And will they find that key before Chris Bennington runs out of time? Is witchcraft real?

The Brooklyn Sleuth takes you on a riveting journey into the 19th century through the captivating career of George Zundt, the greatest detective in the old Brooklyn Police Department. As you delve into the pages of this gripping narrative, you'll accompany Zundt on his most iconic cases, facing off against ruthless mobsters, solving puzzling mysteries, and challenging corrupt power structures. With each chapter, the atmosphere of 19th century Brooklyn comes alive, its dark underbelly revealed through Zundt's tireless pursuit of justice.

Today, residents of the Borough of Queens are fortunate enough to be protected by the New York City Police Department - but that wasn't always the case. There was a time when Queens County was not a part of New York City, and the towns and villages provided their own law enforcement through an assortment of constables, marshals, special officers, and watchmen. What happened to these Queens lawmen when the county was pulled into the Greater City of New York? This is the story of the policemen of the independent county of Queens and their fight to keep their jobs when Queens became a Borough in the City of New York.

Everyone has a gift. For some the gift is intellectual, and for others it involves physical skills. For young private eye Finn Delaney, his gift seems to be a knack for stumbling into murder, mayhem, and international intrigue.In the third installment of the series, Finn again takes us on a thrill packed, often times humorous ride, through the Streets of New York City, which have become the flash point for an international incident that only Finn can stop. Finn is a man disillusioned at many levels. .His hopes, dreams, and family tradition of police work were snatched from him due to a knee injury, leading Finn into the world of private investigation. The journey into the world of private detective has been equally frustrating. Despite the fact that Finn has uncovered police corruption, international murder, solved a two-year old murder case, and was responsible for getting an innocent man released from prison, he is still scraping a living primarily by chasing cheating husbands and boyfriends. Adding to Finn's stress is his childhood friend and local bartender Kevin Malone, who wants to use Finn's office to open a security guard training school. Kevin's irresponsible nature will all but ensure another appointment with danger and mystery, this time involving Eastern Europe, shady lawyers, and horse racing.

On June 25th, 1876, the legend of "Custer Luck" came to a shocking conclusion with George Armstrong Custer and 210 members of his command lie dead on a hill just east of the Little Big Horn River. A legend ended that day, but another lives on - the legend of Custer's Fortune.Novice private eye Finn Delaney is back, and somehow in the heart of New York City he has fallen directly into the middle of the Custer's Fortune controversy. Finn and his crew must work to determine fact from fiction to find if there is a pot of gold at the end of their rainbow, or a similar fate to that of Custer.

The most valuable baseball card in the world has been stolen leaving private eye Finn Delaney holding the bag.Novice private eye Finn Delaney has problems. The pandemic killed his business and now that he is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, he can't just be content to live at home with his parents. As the world emerges from the pandemic, Finn can't wait for business to pick up - he needs a job. Once again, his father comes to the rescue and gets Finn a job at a local baseball card shop. When the owner of the shop has to retire suddenly for health reasons he recommends Finn as the sports memorabilia expert for a Manhattan auction house. Finn's big break comes when he arranges the consignment of the world's most valuable baseball card. After the card is transported to the auction house vault and Finn signs the receipt verifying the transaction, it is discovered that the card is missing from its display case. Finn is literally left holding the bag in the investigation of the missing card. Will Finn be able to clear his name and solve this who done it mystery?

Sometimes, life doesn't turn out the way we expect it to, and we are forced to unravel the mysteries we stumble upon.In Missing, private detective Finn Delaney leads us through a tale of danger, darkness, and corruption, and he seems to be way off the course he expected to find himself on.We're taken on a journey into a spiderweb of international crime, and through the murkiest corners of New York City.Finn is a man who had his hopes, dreams, and family tradition of police work snatched from him, and who has to deal with his lot the best way he can. We follow his journey into the world of private eye detecting and feel his frustration at not following the previous four generations of his family into the NYPD. However, things quickly take a turn for the surprising… and we're taken on a roller coaster ride of dark turns and shocking twists.Finn's lack of enthusiasm for his new job as a private detective is palpable. In over his head, out of his depth, and totally lacking experience, the shock that Finn gets when a vast, sprawling case lands in his lap is a truly thrilling one.With a price on his head, and the flood level of murderous danger and revenge constantly rising, Finn works his way through the network of lies and peril and finds his calling as a PI.With a missing girl, some dodgy cops, and a case which continues to become more than it first appears, Finn Delaney has more on his plate than he expected.With the clock ticking, and a personal vendetta against him, can this frustrated detective solve the mystery? Or will it take him to places he might not be ready to face, and challenge the pride his family had always held in the NYPD?Make no mistake, this is a crime novel for today's discerning reader, and with its undercurrents of suspicious communities, endemic police corruption, and plenty of dynamic comic relief (especially in the form of Finn Delaney's best friend, Kevin), it zips along at a breakneck pace that will keep even the most jaded reader on the edge of their seat.

Every city has a dark side… but some are darker than others.Finn Delaney hasn't been long in his latest role as a private detective. While he'd always hoped to stumble upon a genuine mystery to be unraveled, it isn't long before he finds himself far, far beyond his depth, and placing himself in a level of danger he'd never imagined. A murder case, unsolved for two long and agonizing years, leads him into an underworld of ritualistic evil, occultism, and Satanic darkness, operating in the murky depths of New York City and spreading its eldritch influence like a virus through the shadowed backstreets.Despite being in over his head in ways he's never been before, Finn Delaney isn't alone on the case. His wise-cracking best friend is in tow, but even the comic relief he provides can't help but be overcome by the essence of evil, seeping from every twist and turn this malicious and disturbing conundrum continually throws in their path. It doesn't help that amid the insanity, and despite the occult rituals and supposed demonic possession at the heart of a gruesome murder, Finn Delaney knows that to solve the case isn't just a matter of ensuring that justice is served; it's a matter of proving his self-worth after years of second-guessing and doubt.As the mysteries and madness unravel around him and threaten his own sanity, a man is accused, a mother is certain of her son's innocence, and Finn Delaney has demons of his own to wrestle with. The spider's web tightens, plots grow thicker and darker by the second, and the clock is ticking before clues tumble like a house of cards. Can our detective put together the pieces of his darkest puzzle yet, before the souls and minds of all involved fall into a widening abyss?

Finn Delaney never heard of Hart Island before he began the investigation. Within a few weeks he wished he would never hear the name of the island again.The Allen Foundation is one of the most important scientific charities in the country, giving an annual five-million-dollar grant that can make or break a researcher's career. Dr. Myron McDaniel, CEO of the McDaniel Group is poised to win the award with his breakthrough research on Alzheimer's Disease. There is just one obstacle standing in the way of the five million dollars - Finn Delaney.With his own private investigations company bringing in no income, private eye Finn Delaney is making a living as a subcontractor for Franklin Holdings, a major insurance broker. Most of his cases involve investigations of accidents at construction sites, but when another investigator meets an untimely death on a New York City subway station, Finn is charged with taking over the background investigation of the McDaniel Group. As soon as Finn submits a favorable report, Dr. McDaniel will be awarded the grant money. There's just one small problem for Finn to overcome - Murder!

New York City is on the brink of anarchy. In the midst of a global pandemic and social unrest, the NYPD has been defunded and subsequently abolished. ;As usual, Finn Delaney ends up right in the thick of things. With the pandemic killing his private eye business. Finn reluctantly accepts the opportunity to form a public safety department within a New York City private gated community. Everything is going well for the new public safety director until a resident of the community turns up floating face down in her bathtub. Was it a tragic accident or murder? And who is Finn going to turn to investigate a possible homicide in a city without police. Come join Finn, his bartender sidekick Kevin, his ornery secretary Gladys, and the rest of the crew as they work to solve a mystery ripped from the pages of today's headlines.

The situation was not uncommon. A teenage boy takes up with the wrong crowd and begins running wild on the streets of New York City. His behavior degenerates from petty thefts and vandalism to much more serious crimes. His frustrated parents believe that the only solution to save their son is to send him to live with his uncle. The only problem is that this is the 1930s and the uncle lives in Germany. Seventeen year old Willie Kuhn is about is about to take up with the wrong crowd again. This crowd, however, wears swastikas.

Being a cop in New York City can be challenging. Being a cop in the NYC subway can be disheartening.The daily environment of the transit cop - the dirt, grime, urine, graffiti, homeless, crowds, noise, and crime is enough to stifle anyone's spirit. Throw in a hefty helping of inept leadership, ridiculous summons and arrest quotas, problems at home, and an unappreciative public and it's no wonder that some cops fall prey to cynicism, apathy and indifference. Police in New York City have a term for these burnt-out cops - hairbags. This is the story of an oddball group of misfits who patrolled New York City's subterranean underworld during the 1980s. This is Hairbag Nation.

If the borough of Brooklyn were a city on its own, it would be the fourth largest in the United States by population. More than 2.5 million people currently call Brooklyn home. Whether you love it or hate it, people usually have strong feelings about Brooklyn and the people who live there. Back in the 19th century Brooklyn was a city, distinct and separate from New York City, with its own government and services, including a police department. This is the story of the Brooklyn Police department.

The story of policing is a story of heroes - those men and women who don the uniform every day and put themselves in harm's way to maintain a safe and civil society. There are also many sub-stories to this grand tale. One such tale is the story of the hairbag - those cops whose years on the job have infected them with a sour and cynical attitude towards their management and the publicPolicing a filthy smelly subway was a breeding ground for the hairbag attitude, so it was not surprising that hairbag-itis ran rampant in the old New York City Transit Police Department. The Transit Police Revenue Protection Unit was responsible for providing security for all the money coming into New York City's subways and buses. RPU cops worked on the money trains that picked up the cash at the stations and they worked in the transit money room in Brooklyn. In RPU, cops performed no patrol and had no public contact, qualities that made the unit a prime assignment for hairbags.When Sean Larkin became a transit cop in 1979, the thought of entering the ranks of the hairbags never entered his mind. Sean wanted nothing more than to be a good cop and advance to the rank of detective. Sean battled his way through the influence of the hairbags, including a short stint in the Revenue Protection Unit after he was injured on patrol. He also managed to keep his positive attitude when the transit police was merged into the NYPD, further delaying his goal of becoming a detective. Sean finally was promoted to detective, and found a home working in the Narcotics Division. All was right with Sean's world - until the night he was framed by another cop and accused of stealing money from a narcotics raid. While awaiting trial, Sean was sent to the NYPD Transit Bureau for an unarmed restricted duty assignment, and in an ironic twist, he was placed in the transit money room, and assigned to the remnants of the old Revenue Protection Unit.While waiting for the criminal justice system to put him in jail Sean meets another cop also awaiting a similar fate. This cop, however, offers Sean an alternative to prison. This is Hairbag Nation

"How was I supposed to know he was a cop - he looked like a bum." - Anonymous Subway Predator, Queens, New York City,1985In the early 1980s crime was rampant in New York City, especially in the dirty, dark, grimy subway. Many New Yorkers felt they were taking their lives in their hands every time they descended into the underground abyss. The New York City Transit Police Management devised a plan to combat the lawlessness in the subway. They would create a train patrol unit and place a uniformed cop on every late-night train. That would surely drive down crime and have a positive impact on the public's perception of subway safety - it didn't!If a uniformed cop on every train had no impact on crime, maybe the perception that every subway rider was a police officer would do the trick. Enter the Transit Police Decoy Unit.

The New York City Police Department has a long and illustrious history, but policing in New York City has not been limited to the NYPD. Throughout the history of the City there have been many lesser known, obsolete departments that contributed to the safety of the citizenry. One such Department was the Brooklyn Bridge Police Department. That's right! For a brief period in New York City's history the Brooklyn Bridge had its own police force. This book details the story of the men who patrolled the bridge and the challenges they faced.

The New York City Police Department came into existence in 1845, but New York City has been around for hundreds of years before the NYPD's birth. When Henry Hudson sailed into New York Harbor in 1609 he didn't bring a police force with him, so who policed the city in those early years? This book takes an in depth look at the men protecting the citizens of New York from 1609 to 1845.

New York City Transit Police Officers in the 1980s worked under challenging conditions, including filthy grimy subway stations and out of control crime.The men and women of the Transit Police Department faced these challenges head on. Whether it was the uniformed patrol officer, detective, K-9 officer, or any of the specialized units, transit cops worked tirelessly to keep the subway riders of New York City safe and sound under the most adverse conditions. There was one unit, however, that stood out among all the rest. These brave officers did not share in the crime and grime of their fellow officers. These cops rode in a special air conditioned, heated, clean train only open to passengers travelling from Manhattan to the airport, and were prohibiting from getting off their exclusive train, even if there were desperate pleas for help emanating from just outside the train doors. This is the story of the Train to the Plane Unit, and this is Hairbag Nation.