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= Cop in the Hood = The book 'Cop in the Hood: My Year in Policing Baltimore's Eastern District' was authored by Peter Moskos, a former police officer in Baltimore. During his time as a patrol officer in Baltimore, Maryland, Peter Moskos conducted an unorthodox form of ethnography. This book offers a personal account of policing in a big city, focusing on drug-related incidents and advocating for a reevaluation of drug policies. The author covers their time in the police academy, patrolling the streets, making arrests, and concludes with their observations on drug policy. Police officers who can communicate well and interpret intentions are highly respected. The main focus is on their authority, with personal safety and pension protection being top priorities. Understanding the subtle differences between stops, frisks, and searches is crucial for maintaining the official version of policing. However, there are also informal rules that must be understood. According to Moskos, police in East Baltimore prioritize fast response times over quality and problem-solving. This leads to a culture of dishonesty and misrepresentation, despite being situated in a high-crime area. Officers only manage one call per hour on average. The police rely on calls for service and oral culture to determine where to police drugs. Unfortunately, poverty and marginalization lead to over-policing and excessive arrests in certain areas. This sustains the moral character of the place and cements its reputation as a high-crime area. To truly comprehend policing, one must understand the interconnected nature of police work and activity, as uncovered through ethnography. Moskos stresses the significance of both holding police responsible and having faith in them.