Step into the gritty, fast-talking world of the NYPD with this no-nonsense (and occasionally hilarious) guide to the slang, lingo, and inside jokes of New York's finest. Packed with 500 authentic terms, each complete with real-life examples and plain-English translations, this dictionary is your ultimate ride-along through the streets, precincts, and radio chatter of the Big Apple's police force. From the everyday ("collar," "job," "rip") to the downright bizarre ("chew the leather," "turtle suit," "door kicker"), this book pulls back the curtain on how NYPD officers really talk on and off the beat. Perfect for crime writers, cop show addicts, rookie recruits, or anyone who's ever wondered what the heck a "bus" has to do with an arrest. Whether you're studying up or just in it for the laughs, the NYPD Slang Dictionary is your ticket to sounding like a seasoned
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