I started on the CPD the same year this book comes to an end. The Sergeant’s story is different, and in some respects the same as mine. Now retired myself Sarge stirred emotions in me both good and bad. Sad and funny this story offers real insight into the lives of police officers who work the streets of our communities. The narration is fantastic as Kevin Pierce sounds just like real Chicago Police Bosses that I worked for in my career. The funny thing is that this book really should be listened too instead of read. The lessons from the Sixties and Seventies are as relevant today as they were back then. Listening to the audiobook is like having an Old School Boss explain the ways of the world to the young men and women struggling with being The Police today. And for the civilian it offers a realistic glimpse of what police officers deal with day in and day out as they try to manage their jobs, personal lives and families. Thanks to Sgt. DiMaggio’s children for bringing their Father’s story to light. The story made me smile and also helped to lubricate my old eyes with some fresh tears.
