From Jailer to Jailed: My Journey from Correction and Police Commissioner to Inmate #84888-054
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (532 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476783713 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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In 2004, Kerik was nominated by George W. Now, for the first time, he talks candidly about what it was like on the inside: the torture of solitary confinement, the abuse of power, the mental and physical torment of being locked up in a cage, the powerlessness. His résumé as a public servant is long and storied, and includes receiving a Medal of Honor. With newfound perspective, Kerik makes a plea for change and illuminates why our punishment system doesn’t always fit the crime.In this extraordinary memoir, Kerik reveals his unprecedented view of the American penal system from both sides: as the jailer and the jailed. The controvers
His stewardship of the department in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center brought him to national attention. He served with the New York Police Department on both uniformed and plainclothes duty for eight years and was awarded the prestigious Medal of Valor, among many other awards for meritorious and heroic services. Prior to his appointment, Kerik was commissioner of the Department of Correction. Giuliani on August 21, 2000. . About the Author Bernard Kerik was appointed the fortieth police commissioner of New York City by Mayor Rudolph W
No Greater Threat; a Government that Fails to Protect its Citizen’s Freedom & Liberty as Aggressively as it Pursues Justice Thomas M. Loarie I have been concerned with prosecutorial over-reach since I lived in Fort Lauderdale in the early 1970s. The son of one of my employees was associated with a motorcycle club, wore leathers, and had tattoos well before they were popular. The local police and district attorney decided he and his friends needed special attention so they harassed him every chance the. Informative Matthew O'Connell Very informative book. I am a police officer and I am very much interested in criminal justice reform. I'm read extensively on the topic. This book is very valuable. Mr. Kerik is one of the most knowledgable men in the field. His experience as a leader in the department of corrections and in policing is huge. Most police officers know nothing of the real criminal. C. KAREN ALTIERI said I truly felt much sympathy for Kerik, specifically how. I truly felt much sympathy for Kerik, specifically how a non-violent offender was incarcerated in solitary "for his own protection". However, I did feel that the lessons he said he learned from his experience "I wouldn't hire a nanny". Sort of missed the point. If he needed a nanny and could afford one why not hire one?? The issue was he chose to pay her under th
. Prior to his appointment, Kerik was commissioner of the Department of Correction. His stewardship of the department in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center brought him to national attention. Giuliani on August 21, 2000. Bernard Kerik was appointed the fortieth police commissioner of New York City by Mayor Rudolph W. He served with the New York Police Department on both uniformed and plainclothes duty for eight years and was awa