David Leonard is the author of Real Cop, A Memoir of a Career Street Officer. Leonard served as a police officer for more than 27 years—26 of those in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Leonard’s story is unique in that his entire career was spent as a first responder on patrol in a medium-sized Midwestern city. After responding to more than 32,000 calls for service, Leonard provides a personal story and perspective that only a career urban beat officer can provide. Complete Bio