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A collection of real-life UK cases based on interviews with actual female police officers, anonymized for their protection, showing their bravery and dedication.

Alice Vinten, a former Met Police Constable with over 10 years of service on the force, shares the stories of brave and dedicated policewomen who have been involved in real-life cases in Yorkshire, based on a series of interviews with these women who have spent their entire careers at the sharp end of crime-fighting.

The Real Happy Valley reveals what life on the beat is really like. From dealing with domestic abuse cases to facing personal assaults, gang crime and murder, these courageous women stop at nothing to bring criminals to justice, never failing to put others' safety before their own.

Gripping and inspiring, The Real Happy Valley is a celebration of our finest policewomen's extraordinary courage, and their peerless commitment to protect and serve.



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Alice Vinten has published an important book on policing. She is a credit to the profession. I hope this signals a fresh approach to policing. * Dr Charlotte Proudman, Founder of Right To Equality *

The Real Happy Valley: True stories of crime and

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      Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
      Published 23 November 2023
      ISBN-13 9781804993460
      978-1804993460
      ISBN-10 1804993468
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      Biography True crime True stories of heroism, and endu Politics, Philosophy & Society Police and security services

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A collection of real-life UK cases based on interviews with actual female police officers, anonymized for their protection, showing their bravery and dedication.

      Alice Vinten, a former Met Police Constable with over 10 years of service on the force, shares the stories of brave and dedicated policewomen who have been involved in real-life cases in Yorkshire, based on a series of interviews with these women who have spent their entire careers at the sharp end of crime-fighting.

      The Real Happy Valley reveals what life on the beat is really like. From dealing with domestic abuse cases to facing personal assaults, gang crime and murder, these courageous women stop at nothing to bring criminals to justice, never failing to put others' safety before their own.

      Gripping and inspiring, The Real Happy Valley is a celebration of our finest policewomen's extraordinary courage, and their peerless commitment to protect and serve.



      Trade Review
      Alice Vinten has published an important book on policing. She is a credit to the profession. I hope this signals a fresh approach to policing. * Dr Charlotte Proudman, Founder of Right To Equality *

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