In his book Turnaround (1998), William Bratton exclusively describes the social disorder in major American cities. He points to his early life in Boston and his tenure in previous police jobs that illustrate his vast desire and experience in tackling crime. He is a successful storyteller who tells the autobiography of a prominent 20th century police commissioner. His personal life is inspiring and describes the Americans' tradition of self-improvement. Cue Bill Bratton's performance in an interesting but rather embroidered way. The book is organized roughly chronologically and intensified to record major changes in crime in American cities and the experiences of so-called "participant observers" in the NYPD. Although it seemed foolhardy to fight and defeat a crime in every precinct, Bill successfully worked to keep the promise he had made to the people. William Bratton points out that Bill was able to achieve various changes in New York City regarding safety and crime. He, however, describes the former police commissioners as failures indicating how Bill could have easily changed the entire scenario in a short period. Homicides decreased by 50%, thefts by 35%, criminal crimes by 39%, while public confidence in the NYPD increased from 37% to 73%. Furthermore, job satisfaction in the police section has reached an unsurpassed level. William Bratton does this to inform readers about the importance of changing organizational culture and strategies. Furthermore, it indicates how such changes can be beneficial to society and the state at large. Collaboration is the game changer. All are connected to each other and have interests in their state's police department. Full cooperation... middle of paper... of minor crimes will lead to an increase in the number of serious crimes. Much like other authors, Bratton believes that examining crime statistics by time, place, and other factors is very effective in discovering how to organize police resources. However, all of these readings fail to integrate Kauffman's "Theology of Consent" that would have allowed readers to understand and appreciate the less splendid but vital aspects of the police department. As explained above, William Bratton succeeds in engaging the audience to think about the possibility of having accountable cops and a functional police department. It does this by explaining and revealing how new strategies have changed the entire operation of the NYPD and other police departments in America. While not flawless, the book is fascinating, informative, and interesting for students and law enforcement.