On the Brighton Beat

David Rowland

Memoirs of an old-time copper

David Rowland joined Brighton Police in June 1958 and served with the force until February 1985. During those 27 years he was a beat policeman, a dog handler, a driver and a radio and teleprinter operator, as well as playing a significant role in the local branch of the Police Federation.

Well-known for his local books on military themes, he tells some colourful stories here about life in the police force during a social era which has passed - and he is not  afraid to make some harsh criticisms along the way. He was involved with many famous incidents and met his share of the famous and notorious.

Was he a Dixon of Dock Green character or a Sweeney type? Read the book and judge for yourself!