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By: Jess McDonald
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Jess McDonald was a true crime junkie and Line of Duty sofa sleuth with a strong sense of justice. Under a year later, thanks to a controversial new initiative, she was a detective in the London Metropolitan Police Service.

The Met Police's Direct Entry Detective scheme was aimed at turning people with no experience of the police into detectives.

When it was launched, to tackle an unprecedented recruitment crisis, over 4,500 people, Jess included, applied.

But why, within just a year of qualifying, had the majority of Jess' cohort resigned?

No Comment is Jess' candid, eye-opening and often shocking account, exploring the reality of being a detective in the Met and responsible for 'keeping London safe for everyone'. In her incisive book she explores the challenges of life on the front line, dealing almost exclusively with serious crimes against women, and what that reveals about the Met Police now.

©2023 Jess McDonald (P)2023 Audible, Ltd Detective Women Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking England

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'Probably the most important book on the state of British policing...' Graham Bartlett
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As a retired Met Detective, I found myself easily absorbed back into The Job, and could readily identify with all aspects of this very well written true saga. The biggest crime is of course the bullying by an inadequate dysfunctional manager masquerading as a Sergeant. I think this has been very well written and exposes the institutional misogyny and laziness of senior officers too scared to do anything that might hinder their slippery path to retirement. This book should be compulsory reading for all senior officers so that all the ‘Warricks’ can be identified and dealt with, but I doubt they have the courage to do so.

Should be compulsory reading for all senior police officers.

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such an interesting storyanf a much needed voice in the boys club mentality of the met. the met has lost a good detective to foul bullies and this needs to be made known far and wide that this culture still reigns.

an important story

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As a serving officer, I can totally relate, albeit not in the pressures of the MET. New officers are not being afforded the respect, care or time to learn the trade because of fundamental front line cuts! Direct entry sigma is disgraceful!

Outdated senior management teams who purely look at bodies in uniform rather than can they actually do the job.

Jess - your book is completely relatable to those of us of pull the uniform on every day. The sacrifice for our loved one and the price not only you but your family paid is clear to see. Thank you for this book. I wish you nothing but luck and success in whatever you do! You are a loss to policing!

So true!

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Although I had an idea this went on somehow hearing it said makes it real. All the best for the future.

Wow! Great read

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A great story with a decent balance of personal life thrown in among the harsh realities of police life. As harrowing as some parts were, I was still compelled to listen further.
A super work.

Wow! More than I was expecting, a sad but superb tale of resilience in the face of adversity.

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Really enjoyed this book. As a crime fiction writer I found the points of procedure super intriguing! As well as being superb guidance for other writers, this book would be a great read for anyone considering policing or interested in true crime. Well narrated too. I finished it in two days.

Insightful & Easy to Read

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This story sucked me in from the jump. This kind of behaviour within the Met especially with crimes against women has to be changed from within the Met! The incident where the guy spies on the woman in the shower with his mobile, when reported nothing was done about it. this kind of behaviour then trickles down to the community and makes it incredibly hard for women to report SA! How long does this kind of behaviour carry on for?
This was a great read and gave great insight to what happens behind the closed doors of the Met Police.

We really need to do something about h the Met police

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Helpful reflections and understanding from a women’s views and experience. thank you found it helpful

Great book

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Excellent book and a really interesting read. I highly recommend it. Excellent narration too. If you’re interested in joining the police - have a listen

Really fascinating listen

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Great narration and an excellent insight into what it’s really like to be a detective in the MET

Excellent book

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