Cop

Discover the hidden realities of police work with the compelling book, *Cop*. This groundbreaking expose by undercover journalist Valentin Gendrot takes readers behind the walls of a Paris police station. Over two years, Gendrot undertakes rigorous training to become a police officer, immersing himself in one of the toughest neighborhoods in northern Paris. Here, he unearths the harsh truths of police culture, revealing systemic issues such as police brutality, racism, and the struggles of officers caught within a flawed system. With 240 pages of gripping narrative, *Cop* is not just a memoir; it's an eye-opening investigation into the connection between institutional power and societal accountability. Gendrot’s firsthand experience sheds light on the oppressive working conditions and the tragic realities that police officers face, including the heartbreaking suicide of a colleague. As public conversations increasingly focus on policing, Gendrot asks provocative questions about justice, oversight, and humanity in law enforcement. Perfect for readers interested in social justice, reform, and the darker corners of policing, this book provokes thought and inspires action. Get your copy of *Cop* today and gain insights into a world that is often unseen and misunderstood.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922310774
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 240


Description:
What happens behind the walls of a police station? In order to answer this question, undercover journalist Valentin Gendrot puts his life on hold for two years. He decides to undertake training and become a police officer. Several months later, Gendrot is working in a police station in one of the tough northern arrondissements of Paris, where relations between the law and locals are strained.

Gendrot hides nothing. He witnesses police brutality, racism, blunders, and cover-ups. But he also sees the oppressive working conditions that officers endure, and mourns the tragic suicide of a colleague.

Asking important questions about who holds institutional power and how we can hold them to account, Cop is a gripping expose of a world never before seen by outsiders.






'An explosive new book by an investigative journalist has drawn fresh attention to police brutality and racism in France ... Chronicling the author's training and the six months he spent as a police officer in one of Paris' poorest districts ... its vivid portrayal underlines how France's history of racism and present-day police tactics have remained relatively unexamined.'
-Matt Bradley, NBC News

'A journalist who spent almost six months undercover in a Paris police force witnessed racism, almost daily violence and a culture of impunity for officers who mistreated civilians ... The book's release follows a period of increased criticism of police in France.'
-Jamie Clifton, Vice


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