NCJ Number
13001
Date Published
1973
Length
254 pages
Annotation
NARRATIVE OF THE EXPERIENCES OF AN UNDERCOVER NARCOTICS OFFICER OF THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Abstract
THE VOLUME DESCRIBES THE CAREER OF ANTHONY SCHIANO, WHO AFTER A CHILDHOOD ON THE STREET, CHOSE TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER UNLIKE MANY OF HIS FRIENDS WHO WERE DRAWN TO A LIFE OF CRIME. OFFICER SCHIANO REVIEWS HIS EXPERIENCES AS AN UNDERGROUND NARCOTICS AGENT - MIXING WITH HEROIN ADDICTS, MAKING PURCHASES, AND EFFECTING ARRESTS. HE PRESENTS THE TECHNIQUES OF COVERT NARCOTICS OPERATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY.