'One of the most important books on policing and power. A must read.' Vikram Dodd, The Guardian
This is the official autobiography of Neil Basu, the man at the heart of modern British policing. Turmoil offers an urgent, insider account of power, racism and reform - and the realities of life in public service.
In Turmoil, Neil Basu, the first person of colour to serve as Assistant Commissioner in the Met, offers an unflinching look at the structural racism embedded in the UK’s justice system. From the aftermath of Stephen Lawrence’s murder to the London riots, Basu was there for the defining moments of modern policing, and now he’s telling the truth from the inside.
With clarity, courage and compassion, Basu holds a mirror up to British policing, examining how racism, political interference and systemic injustice have shaped the force from within. This is a powerful contribution to Britain’s ongoing conversation on race, power and the state. Turmoil is essential reading for anyone interested in the realities of institutional racism and social justice in the UK, offering a vital new perspective on how we can move towards true accountability.
Together, these insights form a compelling case for change, and act as a timely reminder that the work belongs to all of us.
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Turmoil: The Official Autobiography
30 Years of Policing, Politics and Prejudice
- 304 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Prologue
- 1 Walking the Puppy
- 2 Fort Apache – Brixton
- 3 Stephen Lawrence
- 4 The Ghost Squad – Catching Baddies with Badges
- 5 Deaths in Police Custody
- 6 Trident
- 7 How to Catch a Killer
- 8 The Office of Commissioner
- 9 London’s Burning
- 10 Commander Under Fire
- 11 Cowboys and Killers
- 12 The Colour of Terrorism
- 13 Tackling Terrorists
- 14 A Lesson in Humility
- 15 ACSO in Salisbury
- 16 Long Way Up, Short Way Down
- 17 Down but Not Out
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Copyright
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