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Vandal Squad: Inside The New York City Transit Police Department, 19842004
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Vandal Squad: Inside The New York City Transit Police Department, 19842004 Has Caused Consternation Throughout The Global Graffiti Community With Charges That Author Joseph Rivera Is Profiting Off The Very Criminals He Spent His Career Incarcerating.Graffiti Writers Have Left A Vivid Trail And Told Their Spellbinding Tales The World Over In Countless Books And Magazines, Films And Videos, Websites And Events. They Have Shared Stories Of War And Glory, Of Battles And Triumphs, And Have The Pictures To Prove It. But Many Have Gone Down For Those Ups; They'Ve Been Caught In Action Or Hunted As Criminals, And Brought Forth To Answer For Crimes Of Vandalism. They'Ve Copped Pleas Or Pleaded Guilty Outright; They'Ve Been Sentenced To Do Community Service, To Pay Fines, And Sometimes Even To Serve Jail Time Yet More Often Than Not They Got Right Back In Action. No One Knew This Better Than The New York City Transit Police Vandal Squad.Founded In 1980, The Vandal Squad'S Mission Was To Protect The Subway System From Hardcore Criminal Acts Of Destruction Like Kicking Out Windows And Throwing Seats Out Of Train Cars. It Was Only With The Clean Car Program Of 1984 That Graffiti Became The Primary Focus Of This Specialized Unit. On A Mission To Catch Those Who Gained Fame Under Tag Names, The Vandal Squad Had To Identify And Locate These Individuals Cloaked In Anonymity (And Often So Transient They Were Referred As Ghosts) Using Every Means Available, Including The Nypd Computer Database, Search Warrants, Subpoenas, And Even Vandals Themselves.In Vandal Squad: Inside The New York City Transit Police Department, 19842004, Former Member Officer Joseph Rivera Recounts The Days And Nights Spent In Pursuit Of Some Of New York City'S Most Notorious Vandals. The Only Book On Graffiti Told From The Perspective Of Law Enforcement, Vandal Squad Takes Us Inside The New York Police Department. Rivera'S Fastpaced Tales Of Cat And Mouse Are Presented Alongside Professional Disregard Within The Department. Featuring Neverbeforeseen Photographs And Stories Of Graffiti'S Infamous Top 40, Vandal Squad Offers An Unprecedented Look At The Graffiti World From The Other Side Of The Game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Vandal Squad: Inside the New York City Transit Police Department, 1984-2004'? A: The book primarily focuses on the operations and experiences of the New York City Transit Police's Vandal Squad, detailing their mission to combat graffiti and vandalism from 1984 to 2004.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The author, Joseph Rivera, is a former officer of the New York City Transit Police who worked in the Vandal Squad, providing a unique law enforcement perspective on the graffiti culture.
- Q: What types of stories and content can readers expect in this book? A: Readers can expect fast-paced stories of graffiti pursuits, insights into law enforcement tactics, and never-before-seen photographs of infamous graffiti artists and their work.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been pre-owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Vandal Squad' have? A: The book contains a total of 168 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Vandal Squad' published? A: The book was published on October 25, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in graffiti culture? A: Yes, the book offers an in-depth look into graffiti culture from a law enforcement perspective, making it suitable for anyone interested in the topic.
- Q: Does the book include any visual content? A: Yes, 'Vandal Squad' includes never-before-seen photographs that visually document the graffiti scene and the work of the Vandal Squad.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available book is the First Edition of 'Vandal Squad: Inside the New York City Transit Police Department, 1984-2004'.