Publisher's Synopsis
Described as 'an interesting and thought provoking book' this autobiography by Keith A. Elliott MBE shares his career in the Metropolitan Police over 38 years from the late 1950's to the late 1990's uniquely in London's West End dealing with many of the daily incidents and criminal acts as a front line police officer and where he was introduced to many elevated and influential members of society.
On leaving the police he also uniquely set up and ran a consultancy to the film industry making a contribution to over 75 films including the 'Harry Potter' series, 'V' for Vendetta' using his knowledge and persuasive ability to obtain agreements on behalf of the film companies and at the same time ensuring that film directors and assistant directors and crew abided by the agreements negotiated with the authorities in London and the Counties. This process enabled the author to witness from the public perspective point of view the changing the changing role and performance of the police leading to the present day.
Coming from a humble background and childhood beset with poverty , deprivation and bullying he entered into a career in the police where he worked to make a difference for over 38 years and beyond.
