Jammed Up: Bad Cops, Police Misconduct, and the New York City Police Department

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JAMMED UP This page intentionally left blank Jammed Up Bad Cops, Police Misconduct, and the New York City Police Department Robert J. Kane and Michael D.White Preface by C and ace Mc C oy a NEW Y O RK UNIV ER SI T Y PRE SS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2013 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kane, Robert J. Jammed up : bad cops, police misconduct, and the New York City Police Department / Robert J. Kane and Michael D. White ; preface by Candace McCoy. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8147-4841-1 (cl : alk. paper) ISBN 978-0-8147-8575-1 (ebook) ISBN 978-0-8147-7085-6 (ebook) 1. New York (N.Y.). Police Dept. 2. Police misconduct—New York (State)—New York. 3. Police-community relations—New York (State)—New York. 4. Police administration—New York (State)—New York. I. White, Michael D. (Michael Douglas), 1951- II. Title. HV8148.N5K36 2012 363.209747’1—dc23 2012024952 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America c 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 p 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Dr. James J. Fyfe, the original architect of the Bad Cops study. Few scientists of any discipline can rightfully claim that their research ever saved a single human life. Jim Fyfe’s research has saved many human lives. Without a doubt, Jim left this world substantially better off than when he found it. This page intentionally left blank ...