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From shootouts and robberies to riding in cars with pimps and prostitutes, Frederick Reynolds\u2019 early manhood experiences in Detroit, Michigan in the 1960s foretold a future on the wrong side of the prison bars. Frederick grew up a creative and sensitive child but found himself lured down the same path as many Black youths in that era. No one would have guessed he would have a future as a cop in one of the most dangerous cities in America in the 1980s—Compton, California. From recruit to detective, Frederick experienced a successful career marked by commendations and awards. The traumatic and highly demanding nature of the work, however, took its toll on both his family and personal life—something Frederick was able to conquer but only after years of distress and regret.<\/p>\n
Black, White & Gray All Over not only recounts the stories of Frederick\u2019s life and career but also the stories of his fellow officers. An honest, no-holds-barred history of the city of Compton\u2019s gang violence, crack epidemic, and legacy of government corruption leaves readers of all backgrounds with a better understanding of race relations as well as the gray areas of police work in one of America\u2019s most brutal cities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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