San Francisco Police Sergeant Turned Crime Writer Separates Fact from Fiction
Adam Plantinga, San Francisco police sergeant and author of the novel The Ascent, joins us to discuss his process of writing stories about law enforcement in a post-George Floyd world, the reality for police on the ground in the crime-ridden city of San Francisco, and popular misconceptions about the police, especially stemming from depictions of the profession in movies and on television. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Beam - Get 40% off for a limited time! Use promo code KLAVAN at http://www.ShopBeam.com/Klavan #TheAscent #Police #SanFrancisco
March 20, 2024
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San Francisco Police Sergeant Turned Crime Writer Separates Fact from Fiction
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San Francisco Police Sergeant Turned Crime Writer Separates Fact from Fiction
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Adam Plantinga, San Francisco police sergeant and author of the novel The Ascent, joins us to discuss his process of writing stories about law enforcement in a post-George Floyd world, the reality for police on the ground in the crime-ridden city of San Francisco, and popular misconceptions about the police, especially stemming from depictions of the profession in movies and on television.
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