The Funniest Cop Stories Ever (Paperback)

~ Tom Philbin (Author), Scott Baker (Author)

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Product Description

Cops are the people who see and hear it all. They work at one of the world's most dangerous jobs, but it's also one of the most entertaining. When their lives are at risk¿and even when they aren't¿cops encounter constant weirdness and stupidity in human behavior. The Funniest Cop Stories Ever collects the strangest, most amusing stories about stupid crooks, bungled crimes, and station-house banter. A true look at what life is like behind the badge, the tales in The Funniest Cop Stories Ever were collected by real-life ex-New York City policeman Scott Baker and coauthor Tom Philbin. Anecdotes are told by the real-life cops who experienced them and include:

A foot chase after a dwarf who karate-kicked his girlfriend's door and assaulted her while wearing a tuxedo and carrying a violin case.

A beggar who ended people's pay phone calls so he could demand their extra spare change.

A narcotics bust on a guy who claimed the crack cocaine¿and his pants¿didn't belong to him.

About the Author

Tom Philbin is the author of Andrews McMeel's The Irish 100.

Scott Baker is an ex-New York City policeman.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740760750
• ISBN-13: 978-0740760754
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #95,467 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fast read, January 28, 2008

By	SugarCaneJane (Studio City, CA) - See all my reviews

The stories are broken up in a way that would make it great reading while you are waiting -- at an airport or dr. office -- each story only takes a minute or two to read.

This was a funny, fast read. Some of the stories were better than others, but on the whole, I really enjoyed this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Gift, January 16, 2007

By	Lisa J. Mausolf (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I gave this book to my Dad as a Christmas Gift. He told me that he really liked the book. As a retired Policeman, he said that he could relate to the stories, and even has a few of his own. Based on his feedback, I recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars My daughter liked it..., February 4, 2009

By	M. Hubbard "Chelle" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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My husband was kind of bored with the book but I guess if you are a cop you have heard it all anyway. For everyone else, they may get a kick out of it...