Officer Down (A Digital Short Story)


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Mario Cavallaro wakes up every morning in the same way, in the same house, in the same district in the same city, Milan. She has just turned fifty'years. Cal has an unscrupulous past, drug and alcohol addicted, and he was reborn when he was shot by a drug dealer and saved by a stranger. When a stranger meets Cal in a bar, he tells Cal that he was the one who saved him and gives the journal of his deceased daughter to Cal.

He tells Cal that she committed suicide after she was beaten up and raped by Angel, a regular at the night-club where she danced, owned by the drug dealer Royce Walker. Cal investigates Angel and when he sees the man in his car in front of the school where Lanie studies, he believes that Angel is a pedophile and Cal decides to take action. But he finds that he is a marionette and someone is pulling the strings and watching him dance.

Stephen Dorff has always had a dangerous, flint spark vibe to his work, and he employs it fully here in Officer Down, playing Detective David Callahan, a corrupt, volatile cop with a drug problem, and past affiliations with the wrong kind of people. This film is what many would classify as a b movie, but I for one found it a careful, well casted and acted, loving throwback to the gritty cop flicks of the 70's, something in the vein of Joe Carnahan's Narc, or even Training Day.

It sets up for an out and out action headbanger, but surprised me by calming down, and subverting itself, becoming a well structured, exciting, character based crime story that had me paying attention the entire time. Callahan has a past of slumming it in shady, mob run clubs, up to his ears in coke and whores. When his crooked past comes back to haunt him in the form of clues to a forgotten cold case that conveniently seem to fall into his lap, he's spurred to dig up old, painful memories to get to the truth of what's been going on.

For an out of left field indie, it has a surprisingly intricate plot that I really didn't expect, and the mid story twists are invigorating, and reminded me why I love this sub genre. The eclectic cast alone is enough to warrant interest, with many an actor cast far against type to excellent result. James Woods pisses everyone off as spitfire police captain Verona, David Boreanaz and Stephen Lang kick in great work as Callahan's suspicious colleagues.

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Dominic Purcell nicely underplays a strip club owning prick with silent, mirthful evil, Annalyne McCord is great as A stripper in mortal danger, Walton Goggins is awesome as Detective Logue, aka The Angel, who figures mysteriously in the plot, and there's nice work from Soulja Boy, Tommy Flanagan, Oleg Taktarov, and Johnny Messner in a cameo as a growling ex cop psycho. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

An officers personal story of the aftermath of his shooting. It gives an intimate look at the behind the scenes results rarely seen or understood by the public. All too often each entity, department, government, supervisors, and officer have different goals which may be at odds with the ultimate goal of healing mentally, physically and psychologically for the officer. Unfortunately, Deputy Reicherts' story is not all that uncommon.

Officers often find their mental recovery is hindered by a lack of understanding of those empowers with making the decisions that greatly affect their return or worse create a casualty where none existed before because of ignorance, arrogance and ego. You won't be able to put it down. Tonight in the mail, I received my friend Dustin Reichert's book, ! Officer Down and read entire thing. I don't want to give away any spoilers but I'll just say this- if you buy a copy which everyone should , you won't need the bookmark it comes with!

Dustin, I am so humbled and proud to know you and call you a friend. Your writing style, experiences and story are truly inspiring. It's not enough to say "Thanks" for your service as a law enforcement officer and for fighting the good fight, but I am very thankful and appreciative of the service you gave. Thank you for sharing your story with me and giving an insight into the struggles and healing you've endured.

This was quite possibly the best book I've ever read and knowing it was written by and and about someone you know made it all the more special. God Bless you and your entire family. I finished this book in a couple I finished this book in a couple of days. I am familiar with the department and some of those mentioned in the book. A salute to you Dustin! Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. This is all I can say. This book Officer Down was one of the best books that Ive read in a long time. To know the author, Dustin, personally and professionally makes it even hit closer to the heart more.

Awesome to hear the officer's perspective.

Highly recommended for all to read. Helps you to realize the job isn't easy.

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Thank you police officers for all you do! I am an avid reader and I'd top this as one of my favorite books.

I stayed up to read it as I felt like I couldn't put it down. Dustin writes the book in such a way that you can almost feel yourself as part of it. You can feel the emotion and it just grips you to keep turning the page. Dustin's story is powerful and inspirational. He shares a side of officer involved shootings that the public doesn't normally hear or see.

I recommend everyone read this book and experience what Dustin went through as a Deputy and lived to tell about it. His positivity and outlook will inspire people. One person found this helpful. You truly never know what those that You truly never know what those that protect you go thru.

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Not only did it open my eyes to some of the "behind the scenes" that take place, but you get to hear ones personal experiences. I couldn't put it down. I almost wish it was longer. We have all heard of someone binge watching a TV series; from moment I read the first page of ! Officer Down, I was hooked!!

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Callahan has a past of slumming it in shady, mob run clubs, up to his ears in coke and whores. Overall, a good read, but didn't get sucked in so much that I miss the characters now that the book is over. Her problems get even worse when she and her partner go to arrest a paedophile, her partner gets shot and she wakes up in hospital with concussion and accused of murder. Steve Lanier shot while serving arrest This film is what many would classify as a b movie, but I for one found it a careful, well casted and acted, loving throwback to the gritty cop flicks of the 70's, something in the vein of Joe Carnahan's Narc, or even Training Day. A young psychiatric intern unearths secrets about the mental health facility in which he works.

A book you cannot put down and like many of the other reviewers I also read it cover-to-cover. A glimpse into the realities law enforcement officers deal with, without the sugar coating. Not only do you feel the raw emotions of the incident but Dustin also brings you on his journey. The feelings are real; anger, resentment, happiness, joy and laughter to name a few.

If you're looking for a book that pulls you in, this is a book for you! You don't want to miss out! See all 27 reviews. See all customer images. Most recent customer reviews. Published 1 year ago. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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Editorial Reviews. About the Author. Dustin Reichert spent almost ten years in Law Publication Date: January 24, ; Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC; Language: . But Dustin did great telling his story in a short & sweet manor. Stephen Lang and David Boreanaz in Officer Down () Dominic Purcell in Officer Down () .. Superb acting and an original story never short of a twist.

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