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21st precinct, Sergeant Waters. Who's shooting? A cop is shooting or a cop is shot? Yeah? Yeah? Where is it? 75 or 79. Wait a minute now, not so fast. You're in the muster room at the 21st precinct. The nerve center. Call is coming through. You will follow the action taken pursuant to that call from this minute until the final report is written in the 124 room at the 21st precinct. All right. I'll send the officers right over there. No, you just stay there. Show them where i…

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Synopsis

In The Book, we are introduced to Patrolman Cochran, a rookie cop reporting for his first day at the 21st precinct in New York City. The precinct is a bustling hub of activity, where the lives of 173,000 residents depend on the vigilance of its officers. As Cochran navigates through the muster room and prepares for his shift, he is eager yet anxious about the responsibilities that lie ahead. The episode sets the tone with a sense of urgency as calls come in regarding various incidents, including a shooting involving a fellow officer.

Host

A

Art Hannes

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E

Elaine Rost

Everett Sloane

H

Harold Stone

K

Ken Lynch

Mason Adams

Santos Ortega

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21st Precinct 54-06-09 (048) The Book.mp3

21st Precinct, Episode 48

The Book

Wednesday, June 9, 1954 · 28:15

21st Precinct, Episode 48

The Book

Wednesday, June 9, 1954 · 28:15

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A rookie cop, Patrolman Cochran, faces a critical moment on his first day when he refuses an FBI agent's request to interview a prisoner. The stakes rise as he must navigate the complexities of police protocol and the expectations of his superiors.

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