About Adam Plantinga
Police Sergeant & Author
I've been in law enforcement for twenty-two years, seven with the Milwaukee PD and fifteen with the San Francisco PD. I am the author of two nonfiction books about urban law enforcement. My debut novel The Ascent will be available January 2, 2024.

OTHER BOOKS
400 Things Cops Know
400 Things Cops Know is a collection of facts, anecdotes, and reflections from police work. I've had excellent teachers on the job and I paid attention when they said and did smart things. Figured out a few things myself too, mostly the hard way.​
400 Things Cops Know was nominated for an Agatha Award and won the 2015 Silver Falchion award for best nonfiction crime reference.


Police Craft
A sort-of sequel to 400 Things Cops Know, but with a short essay format and an emphasis on specialty units such as Homicide, CSI, and SWAT.
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