Overview
Told over a period of public service spanning thirty years, this compelling true story unravels the nuts and bolts of policing London, providing an insider's perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and transformations that shaped an era. Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding narratives of high-profile cases, including the intensity of the Broadwater Farm riots, the relentless pursuit of serial murderers, the cloak-and-dagger world of undercover operations, and the delicate art of negotiations during harrowing kidnappings. With a detective's keen eye for detail, O'Leary deftly weaves together the intricate threads of investigations, offering listeners a front-row seat to the pulse-quickening realities of policing. This raw and unfiltered account provides an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a seasoned detective, inviting listeners to traverse the highs and lows, the victories and defeats, and the evolution of policing in one of the world's most iconic cities.
Full Product Details
Author: Kevin O'Leary ,
Julian Elfer ,
Julian Elfer
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Imprint: Tantor Audio
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798228338425
Publication Date: 26 November 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Kevin O'Leary, a former senior detective at New Scotland Yard, served as the operational commander for crime and intelligence during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, led Scotland Yard's Covert Operations Unit, excelled as a hostage and crisis negotiator, and spearheaded a team combating serious and organized crime, implementing modern practices and driving change. As the director of RED Leadership in London, he now designs and delivers immersive leadership development events around the world and serves as the series consultant for acclaimed UK television shows, including Hunted and The Heist. Julian Elfer is an award-winning, classically trained British actor with extensive stage experience. He studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and the British Academy at Oxford University, where he studied with the likes of Derek Jacobi, Fiona Shaw, and Alan Rickman. Elfer currently resides and acts in New York City. Julian Elfer is an award-winning, classically trained British actor with extensive stage experience. He studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and the British Academy at Oxford University, where he studied with the likes of Derek Jacobi, Fiona Shaw, and Alan Rickman. Elfer currently resides and acts in New York City.
