Duty The Life of a Cop |
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| Author:
| Fantino, Julian |
| As told to:
| Amernic, Jerry |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55470-117-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | Me to We
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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As Toronto’s chief of police from 2000 to 2005, Julian Fantino faced a seemingly endless array of challenges: issues of ethnic sensitivity, rising crime rates, endless budget battles, corruption and vendettas, political spats, a hostile media, and finally, his controversial and contentious dismissal. This brutally frank, hard-hitting memoir describes both his humble beginnings in Italy and his rise through the police ranks, recounting with humor, passion, and honesty the details...
More DescriptionAs Toronto’s chief of police from 2000 to 2005, Julian Fantino faced a seemingly endless array of challenges: issues of ethnic sensitivity, rising crime rates, endless budget battles, corruption and vendettas, political spats, a hostile media, and finally, his controversial and contentious dismissal. This brutally frank, hard-hitting memoir describes both his humble beginnings in Italy and his rise through the police ranks, recounting with humor, passion, and honesty the details of a life devoted to public service.