Good Cop, Bad War
Good Cop, Bad War by Neil Woods, published by Ebury Press in 2016, offers an in-depth look into the life of an undercover police officer who infiltrated some of Britain’s most dangerous drug gangs. Spanning 314 pages, this book presents Woods’ experiences starting in the early 90s, where he navigated the complexities of police surveillance and built relationships with gang members while confronting the challenges of his role.
Readers will find an intense account that explores the realities of the war on drugs and the moral dilemmas faced by those in law enforcement. Woods reflects on his time spent with vulnerable individuals at the lower end of the drug trade, leading him to question the effectiveness of the strategies employed in combating organized crime. This edition delves into themes of biography, political science, and criminology, providing a gripping insight into the pressures of undercover policing and the broader implications of drug enforcement.
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Neil Woods was the first and best of his kind – an undercover cop whose brief was to infiltrate Britain’s most dangerous drug gangs, befriending the foot soldiers before taking on their gangster bosses.
Starting out in the early 90s and making the rules up as he went, Neil was at the forefront of police surveillance. He quickly earned a name as the most successful operative of his time and his expertise was called upon by drugs squads around the country to tackle an ever growing problem.
But after years on the streets, spending time with the vulnerable users at the bottom of the chain, Neil began to question the seemingly futile war he was risking both his life and sanity for. What if the real enemy wasn’t who he thought?
Good Cop, Bad War is an intense account of the true effects of the war on drugs and a gripping insight into the high pressure world of British undercover policing.
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