This is a fascinating read, the format is easy to follow from the background of the police at that time, how the corruption and blackmail came from senior policemen, what they did and how they seemed to get away with it, into the investigation, trials and prosecution.

It was written in a way to show that a small band of corrupt officers damaged the reputation and tainted really good and honest officers with there greed.

A well balanced and interested book, well worth picking up.

For the Love of Books

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

A thoroughly researched account of a dreadful episode in police history.

A chief constable, a detective inspector and a detective sergeant were all tried for corruption. Not for a single instance of corruption but corruption over several years.

It's another brilliant book from Dick Kirby you will not be disappointed highly recommend.

NetGalley, S Ballinger

To be honest we should never really be surprised by Police corruption and you kind of hear about all these stories and much worse in the news. I suppose there are bad apples in all professions and the Police are no different to others, but I suppose we like to feel that those out there who are supposed to protect us are the good guys but in reality, some of them aren’t. I’m quite enjoying these Dick Kirby books, I think this is the third I have read because they are always quite detailed and well written. Although they are so detailed they still come across as an easy read and entertaining.

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"This is another excellent book from an established writer on the history of police and crime."

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Law Society

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I picked this because it was a true story, and I didn’t know anything about the Brighton Scandal. This was brilliant, well written, informative, and so interesting.

NetGalley, Susie Ford

"Kirby does a good job with his books, and it is good to think that the material is being recovered and ordered for future generations."

Robert Bartlett

The Brighton Police Scandal was something I wasn’t aware of despite the size and complexity of the fraud, deceit and law breaking that was undertaken and in this well researched book the author, Dick Kirby, unravels and presents what happened and how the perpetrators were brought to justice.

This is a very interesting read and is recommended.

NetGalley, Lee Carson

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE true crime, and so this was an instant hit for me! I had not yet heard of the Brighton Police Scandal, but loved every second of it! I would recommend to all crime fans!

NetGalley, PartridgePages Blog

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The Brighton Police Scandal is the latest true crime book from the consistently excellent Dick Kirby.
It was quite easy for Police in 1950's Brighton to find serious criminals, too often a quick glance in the nearest mirror would do the job. From taking bribes that kept notorious dens of iniquity ignore licencing laws, fencing stolen goods, aiding and abetting burglars,thieves to dropping charges for money and much more the situation the rot went as high as the Chief Constable.

The situation was so bad that Scotland Yard's Flying Squad, more usually investigating London's most notorious Underworld villains than a provincial Police force were called in.
Even during the eventual trial events carried on more in the manner of the 1960's Palermo Mafia trials than a trial in an English seaside town,with witness intimidation ,perjury and an arson attack trying to "influence" the outcome.

As ever with one of Dick Kirby's books events are meticulously detailed and the full extent of the blatant corruption that had become normal amongst the elite of the Brighton Police is quite mind-blowing.

Another great read from Dick Kirby

NetGalley, Dave Blendell

I really enjoyed this book.
I wasn't aware of the scandal before I read it, and it was interesting to learn about the history of Policing, and how getting a promotion didn't always mean you were suitable for the role.
It was interesting to read about how the events unfolded, and how easy it was for the corrupt officers for so long.
This wiĺl be a great read for anyone interested in the murky world of Police corruption, and how the scandal changed the way Chief Constables and higher ups were promoted.

NetGalley, Emma Potter

This was a very different kind of book than what I normally read. Dick Kirby writes an interesting book about crooks, police corruption and how the public really have no idea of what really goes on in the force. There were several brave cops who ended up taking down a dirty criminal and his gang, through hard work, frustration and patience that they would eventually lead them to bringing him down. Must have been really tough for these police, especially knowing there was so much corruption in their own ranks. In many ways an eye opener of a book and one that I will remember for a long time, raw and at times hard to understand that what was happening was real life. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the way policing and crime coincide.

NetGalley, Lee Cooper