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Honolulu Cop (Paperback)

by Gary A. Dias (Author)
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"Dias is a truly ethical man, an exceptional teacher and humorist." -- Michele Fay Van Hessen, Honolulu News

"Gritty, direct, and heartfelt." -- Burl Burlingame

"The public really needs to read this book." -- Gary Helfand, PhD., Professor and Chair, Public and Justice Administration, University of Hawaii - West Oahu

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It's "the toughest, direst, most satisfying job in town," and in Honolulu Cop: Reflections on a Career with HPD, retired major Gary A. Dias takes us with him as he learns the ropes and moves from assignment to assignment, encountering crooks, resourceful prostitutes, deadly snipers, ornery dogs, and even a few ghosts. With self-deprecating humor and a judicious assessment of strength and weakness of those on both sides of the law, Dias provides an inside look at the evolution of law enforcement since the 1970s.

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Bess Press (July 5, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1573061468
  • ISBN-13: 978-1573061469
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #943,460 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read, October 31, 2003
By David M. Heaukulani (Hilo, HI United States) - See all my reviews
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As a former Honolulu cop I enjoyed this book because I knew the characters and the scenes. I even got an autographed copy. It flows easily and can be read in one night. Brings back lots of memories if you were one of Honolulu's Finest during that period. I was hoping it would depict some of the sensational homicides but maybe in a follow-up sequel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A candid assessment of the law's strengths and weaknesses, August 10, 2003
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Honolulu Cop: Reflections On A Career With HPD is an inside memoir of author Gary Dias' dutiful service to the Honolulu Police Department from 1971 to 1998. An inherently fascinating and candid assessment of the law's strengths and weaknesses, and the characters found among the good and the bad, Honolulu Cop is provides the reader with a refreshingly open, no-holds-barred account, highly recommended account which is absorbing reading and offers a "real world" glimpse of how policing and careers in law enforcement have evolved since the 1970's.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Real Hawaii 5-0, February 20, 2003
Having served as a Honolulu Cop from 1975-1979, reading Gary Dias's book brought back many vivid memories of my HPD days. The author's ability to provide a glimpse into the everyday activities of a big city police department without reverting to violence for violence sake and sensationalism is remarkable. Readers without any prior police experience will enjoy this books ability to open up doors to the inner workings of a modern police department and get a real sense for the lifestyle of a Honolulu Police Officer as the author takes us through the hiring process and a myriad of assignments during his career. This is an excellent and informative read for the thousands of police, ex-police, cop buffs and average citizens and for the many tourists of past who observed the Honolulu Police Officer while vacationing in Waikiki and could only relate it to their perceptions formed while watching Hawaii 5-0.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A compassionate professional
This is an excellent book written by a consumate professional. It is at times touching (as when Dias recalls his disgust at the actions of some homicide investigators at a crime... Read more
Published on October 15, 2002 by Clem Keliikipi

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and informative
I really enjoyed Dias' book. There are so many cop TV shows and books, and I thought his was uncommonly sensible and not sensational. Read more
Published on September 30, 2002 by Jessica Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Honolulu Cop Is A Great Read
As a former and now retired Honolulu Police Officer I really related to this book my Major Dias.
I worked for him when on solo bike and his opions on solo bikes was right... Read more
Published on August 23, 2002 by Stanley Cook

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