The true story of New York City Police Department's Gary Rosen as told here is a factually accurate account. Beginning in the 1960s, his career with the NYPD included the '70s and '80s. From the Police Academy to Patrolman, Undercover Narcotics Officer and ultimately the coveted Gold Shield Detective status he earned, Gary was instrumental in solving notorious crimes of robbery, rape, embezzlement and murder. There were many written commendations and newspaper articles documenting these cases, a number of which are included in this book. Others are available, upon request. Residing now in Florida, Gary has played an active role in several 10-13 Clubs. This is the first publication of his memoir.
Palamara, Dean: - Dean Palamara was born in New Jersey and resided in Manhattan for decades, as an adult. While a music major and an art minor, Dean played in a rhythm and blues band in NYC in the 1960s, before entering the field of point-of-purchase display advertising in the 1970s and '80s.Moving to Florida in the early 1990s, he returned to school as a psychology major, earned a graduate degree and licensure, and continues in a part time private practice as an L.C.S.W., providing mental health therapy. Playing Senior Softball has become a priority. Through the years Dean has been actively writing: short stories, poetry, sports and promotional material, as well as an unfinished novel. This is the first memoir he's published.
Rosen, Gary M.: - "Gary Rosen was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1950. A year later Gary, along with his mother and father (who preceded Gary as an NYPD Gold Shield Detective), moved into one of the Premier New York City Housing Authority Projects known as the Sheepshead / Nostrand Project. This was a brand new complex, consisting of a number of six floor buildings. The Housing Authority put new rules into place which included employment verification, background checks and other stipulations before they would rent an apartment. As Gary's sister was not born yet, his parents rented out a two bedroom unit. In these projects, just about every kid's father was a cop, fireman or in another type of civil service job. Gary's world collapsed in 1962 when his parents divorced. Both his parents remarried and he began living with his mother in Howard Beach, Queens. Spending much of his time with the friends he missed in Brooklyn, Gary bought his first motorcycle at age 16. So began his love of bikes, with Harley Davidson his choice of motorcycle, which he continued to ride for 54 years - through his many years serving in the NYPD and thereafter. Now, as an older rider, Gary has recognized that his reflex time has slowed, so he's deferred to safety and sold his last bike. Though a big piece of his life has gone, to fill this void he bought a bright red Chevrolet Camaro Convertible which he drives today, with the top always down, weather permitting. Upon his move to Florida, Gary became active in several 10-13 Clubs, where he continues his relationships with former fellow New York City Police Department members. Gary never forgot where he came from - Brooklyn, New York."
