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coops456's review
5.0
Anyone that thinks the police are no longer institutionally racist should read this book. Sandhu's experiences as a senior officer were all long after the Macpherson report, yet it seems that little has changed in the core culture. We now know that misogyny is just as embedded in the institution as racism, and the shocking treatment of officers like Sandhu demonstrates that double discrimination.
gelatolady's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
e_kelly's review
4.0
A fascinating and heartbreaking insight into what life is like as BAME woman serving in the Metropolitan Police. An important read for anyone who works regularly with the Met, or cares about policing and justice in Britain.
frogggirl2's review
tense
fast-paced
4.0
This book gets off to an upsetting and menacing start (racist/sexist animosity from coworkers, threat of community physical/sexual violence to a female officer, abuse in her personal history) and carries on in this vein throughout. This book reads like a prosecution of the entire police force and she clearly proves the case of institutionalized racism and sexism top to bottom throughout the organization. This same book could be written about England, America and any number of other places. This is an important read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
sydneykav's review
4.0
If you are British, there is no doubt you have heard of the issues regarding racism (and sexism) within the Met Police. Black and Blue details Sandhu's 30 year career and the trials and tribulations of working in a racist system and sheds light on the prejudice still prevalent today.
This was a fascinating first hand account of the police force and I am both horrified and not surprised at the experiences Sandhu faced. Recounting these experiences cannot have been easy and for that I applaud her, this should be a must read for all Brits to ensure we are aware of exactly what goes on and why we still have work to do.
This was a fascinating first hand account of the police force and I am both horrified and not surprised at the experiences Sandhu faced. Recounting these experiences cannot have been easy and for that I applaud her, this should be a must read for all Brits to ensure we are aware of exactly what goes on and why we still have work to do.