Edward Conlon

Edward Conlon was a detective with the New York City Police Department. A graduate of Harvard, he has published articles in The New Yorker and Harper’s and his work has been included in The Best American Essays. He is the author of a memoir, Blue Blood, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, A New York Times Notable Book, and a New York Times bestseller. His latest novel, The Policewomen's Bureau, will be published next year.

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COPS AND CROOKS

The Story of an NYPD Officer Sentenced to Death

A century ago today, the world cheered when a crooked cop was executed in Sing Sing. But was he framed for a gangland murder?

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The Myth of Central Park Five

The West Memphis Three, the Norfolk Four, and yes, the Central Park Five: All were gruesome and horrible crimes, but did all involve false confessions?

Edward Conlon

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False Witnesses

The Myth of the Central Park Five

The West Memphis Three, the Norfolk Four, and yes, the Central Park Five: All were gruesome and horrible crimes, but did all involve false confessions?

Edward Conlon

The Art of Profiling

When three Mexican tourists were detained for taking photographs, former NYC cop Edward Conlon learned a lesson in innocence.

Edward Conlon

To Shoot or Not to Shoot

NYPD detective and author Edward Conlon shares the story of a drug-dealer bust that almost went wrong and why it gave him serious doubts about the risks on the street.

Edward Conlon