Memoirs of a Spy
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Law enforcement is usually the front line of defense against terrorists. They attempt to uncover terrorist cells within their jurisdictions to prevent acts of violence from occurring. To do this they must develop intelligence gathering capabilities within their cities and municipalities. To this end, police departments in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago established so-called “red squads” to identify, monitor, infiltrate and expose cells and organizations that posed a threat to American democracy. The New York City Police Department “red squad” was the Bureau of Special Services (BOSS). I was recruited as a member of the Bureau in the winter of 1963. . .
. . .“Officer, while you were wearing that device did you discuss the Gilligan poster or make any observations with regard to the Gilligan poster?” ADA Phillips asked, bringing my mind back to the witness box.
“Yes. I did.”
“Objection your honor.” Again from Katz. “Is this a discussion with the defendant?”
“It is, Mr. Katz.”
“Go ahead, officer. you can answer the question.” Retorted Markewich.
“I asked him about the additional wording on the poster, why it wasn’t included on the new additions and Epton stated that the printing plates had already been set up and they couldn’t change the wording. It was too late. Therefore, the second issue was the same as the first.” I answered.
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A black NYPD detective is ordered to infiltrate the early Civil Rights movement and Communist party provocateurs during the troublesome years of the 1960’s. The officer has mixed feelings about the assignment. A white police lieutenant shoots and kills a 16-year-old black youth and sparks the Harlem Riots of 1964. The undercover detective exposes terrorist factions within the Communist party who plan to trap and kill New York City police officers during the riots. Other civil rights groups target the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia for destruction. The detective gets involved with Malcolm X and the Black Muslims and noted Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan oversees the landmark criminal trial of communist sympathizers.
About the Author
Abe Hart was born and raised in western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. He received his Masters Degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and retired from the New York City Police Department after serving twenty-one years.
He was recognized by the United States Congress for extraordinary performance of duty as a police officer during the tumultuous Harlem riots in the 1960’s.
He received training at the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of the Treasury and was the first Bureau Chief of Enforcement for New Mexico’s Workers Compensation Administration.
He has published several articles to include the Op Ed page of the New York Times and has taught in the United States and China.