{"product_id":"closing-ranks-my-life-as-a-cop-as-portrayed-on-small-axe-a-collection-of-five-films-9780281083473","title":"Closing Ranks: My Life as a Cop: As Portrayed on Small Axe, a Collection of Five Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSteve McQueen, from the Foreword\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the incredible true story behind Steve McQueen's critically acclaimed film \u003ci\u003eSmall Axe: Red, White and Blue\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eClosing Ranks\u003c\/i\u003e. Leroy Logan's inspiring autobiography tells of an illustrious career and gives a fascinating behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy relates with powerful honesty his first-hand experience of racism, and how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Offering encouragement to other Black officers, Leroy's passion for good policing shines through, as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eClosing Ranks\u003c\/i\u003e will motivate anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of race relations in Britain over the last thirty years. It's a compelling autobiography from a successful Black man who has truly made a difference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a story that needs telling.' Patrick Regan OBE, Kintsugi Hope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Leroy Logan is a great example of achievement against all the odds.' The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-14812156\"\u003eLeroy Logan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e SPCK Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780281083473\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0281083479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO026000\"\u003ePersonal Memoirs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO027000\"\u003eLaw Enforcement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO018000\"\u003eReligious\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Leroy Logan, MBE, worked in the Metropolitan Police for 30 years, reaching the rank of Superintendent before retiring. Born in 1957 to Jamaican parents, he is a proud Londoner and a staunch Arsenal fan. He works now as an advocate for good relationships between the police and Britain's minority ethnic communities, a mentor to young people, and an advisor on knife crime. \u003ci\u003eClosing Ranks\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book, and his story was brilliantly brought to life by John Boyega in \u003ci\u003eSmall Axe: Red White and Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, part of Steve McQueen's multi award-winning film anthology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPCK Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43834743160971,"sku":"9780281083473","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_3b7c3730-ae87-46d0-9e44-59000ed97712.jpg?v=1755665275","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/closing-ranks-my-life-as-a-cop-as-portrayed-on-small-axe-a-collection-of-five-films-9780281083473","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}