Night Stick: The Autobiography Of Lewis J. Valentine, Former Police Commissioner Of New York - Paperback

by Lewis J. Valentine (Author), Fiorello H. La Guardia (Introduction by)

Night Stick is an autobiography written by Lewis J. Valentine, the former Police Commissioner of New York. In this book, Valentine shares his life story, from his childhood in the Bronx to his rise through the ranks of the NYPD. He provides a firsthand account of the challenges he faced as a police officer and the strategies he employed to combat crime in one of the world's largest cities. Valentine also discusses his tenure as Police Commissioner, during which he implemented several innovative programs to improve police-community relations and reduce crime. Throughout the book, Valentine reflects on the importance of public service and the role of law enforcement in maintaining a safe and just society. With its insider perspective and compelling narrative, Night Stick is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of policing in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.