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New Book Tells Revealing Stories Of Riding With The Detroit Police

Over the last fifteen years, Michael Matthews rode along with officers of the Detroit Police Department. He had unrestricted access to the day to day life of the Motor City's men in blue.

His new book, "American Ruin: Life And Death On The Streets Of Detroit – America's Deadliest City" dives into what's happening in a variety of neighborhoods, with first-hand accounts from his own eyes and on-the-job Detroit cops.

In that time, Matthews – a former London cop and Scotland Yard officer himself – has come to see two Detroits.

One that's shiny, new and resurgent. New buildings. new residents. One…

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