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Turmoil

30 Years of Policing, Politics and Prejudice

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Turmoil

By: Neil Basu
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After 30 years of service, Neil Basu retired from the Metropolitan Police as the most senior officer of colour in the UK and only the fourth in its history to reach such a rank. Turmoil chronicles his rise to the top, the deep-seated discrimination he encountered at every level, and the ever-present shadow of racism that ran throughout his career.

Opening on some of London's most deprived, violent streets, Turmoil details high-profile cases, public inquiries, and the explosive inquests into the deaths of Stephen Lawrence, Mark Duggan, and Azelle Rodney. It moves through the hidden workings of New Scotland Yard, covering police corruption, Operation Trident, and the immense responsibility of investigating terrorism during Basu’s final years in public service.

Turmoil offers a gripping first-hand account of life within the UK’s largest police force, exposing the realities of modern policing and the persistence of racism within the profession known as 'the Job'. With an unflinching exploration of how policing and politics intersect, the book provides essential insight into the complex world of the Metropolitan Police.

©2025 Neil Basu (P)2025 Aurum
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