This is a really fantastic and insightful book that is perfect for those interested in criminal justice and the effects of corruption within the justice sector. Really interesting and well written

I really enjoyed this book on the subject of historic corruption within the detective units of Scotland Yard. Having grown up on 70s shows like The Sweeney it was all too easy for me to believe the levels of corruption, even at high ranks. David Woodland writes well on his subject, I take issue with a small niggle though, there are far too many 'translations' of words such as fags, grand, etc. I stopped counting after a while. I do understand that this book would be read by an American audience but a short list at the beginning would have been appropriate. I found the constant bracketed words disturbed the flow of the narrative for me. Apart from that, this is a great read and I highly recommend it. My thanks to Netgalley, Pen & Sword and Mr. Woodland for an entertaining read

As someone who majored in Criminal Justice in college and loves all things true crime I enjoyed this one. I loved learning more about Scotland Yard the name of Metropolitan police headquarters through it's housed in London not Scotland. I love learning about policing around the world.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have recently researched the beginnings and the corruption at the Yard for a book I am writing, so I was excited to read this book. I wasn't disappointed. A recommended read.

This is a very good insight into the corruption in the Met police over many years and is definitely worth a read. Today, the shortcomings in modern policing, have much to do with the interference by politicians and the funding cuts leading to lack of morale and officers quitting in droves. I know many fine police officers who do their best under difficult circumstances, at great expense to their mental health and family life. It is indeed the thin blue line. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

This book offers a perspective which is not always brought to bear when matters reach the media. While a little biased, perhaps, it does raise important points about the legal and justice systems and the consequences when that system is perceived as breaking down.

I received an ARC of, Crime and Corruption at the Yard, by David Woodland. You expect more from the police and guarda, especially Scotland Yard. There are good and bad people in every organization. This book describes crime and corruption in Scotland Yard, where you wold least expect it.

I like reading this type of book, about policing with the Metropolitan Police in Great Britain. This book was enjoyable and along the lines of what I have read previously. Woodland shares his stories about going into police work in the mid 1950s. He worked different areas through the years and gained a knack for investigation. Many select cases are revisited, along with his increasing awareness of some inherent corruption among some CID police along the way. Woodland worked his way up to New Scotland Yard as a Detective Inspector. There are many anecdotes about various people, coworkers, superiors, and criminals of all kinds. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.