Closing Ranks: My Life as a Cop

Leroy Logan
Cover of Closing Ranks: My Life as a Cop
  • ISBN: 0281083460, 9780281083466
  • Published: 2020
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge

WINNER of BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR OF THE YEAR 2021 at the CRT Awards.

‘I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion.’ Steve McQueen, from the Foreword

Discover the incredible true story behind Steve McQueen’s critically acclaimed film Small Axe: Red, White and Blue in Closing Ranks. Leroy Logan’s inspiring autobiography tells of an illustrious career and gives a fascinating behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police.

One of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy relates with powerful honesty his first-hand experience of racism, and how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Offering encouragement to other Black officers, Leroy’s passion for good policing shines through, as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people.

Closing Ranks is a book that will motivate anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of race relations in Britain over the last thirty years. It’s a compelling autobiography from a successful Black man who has truly made a difference.

‘This is a story that needs telling.’ Patrick Regan OBE, Kintsugi Hope

‘Leroy Logan is a great example of achievement against all the odds.’ The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover

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About the Author

Leroy Logan

Described by the Voice newspaper as one of the “black officers who helped change the Met”, Dr Leroy Logan, MBE, is one of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust. In Closing Ranks, Leroy describes his 30 eventful years in the Metropolitan Police. Born in 1957 to Jamaican parents, Leroy is a proud Londoner, a staunch Gooner, an advocate for good relationships between the police and Britain’s minority ethnic communities, a mentor to young people, and an advisor on knife crime. But policing wasn’t his first career choice. After three years working as a research scientist at the Royal Free Hospital, Leroy decided a change was in order. Strangely, everyone seemed to think that one job was ideal for him. Closing Ranks is a lively and entertaining read. It's also a history lesson in race relations in modern-day Britain, and a manifesto for anyone with a desire to mentor young people. Throughout, Leroy’s passion for good policing shines through, as does his concern to guide and empower young people. Underpinning all is his strong Christian faith, which helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment – and in the process, encourage other black officers to stay on and help change the culture within the police.

George Luke is a writer, journalist and award-winning radio producer. He has been writing for over 25 years, during which time he has interviewed politicians, pop stars, authors, activists and intellectuals from all over the world. He particularly enjoys writing human-interest stories, profiling people who have made a notable contribution to our world. He has contributed to several previous books including The Rough Guide to World Music and The Rough Guide to Rock.