William C. Dwyer was born in Boston and grew up in the Dorchester section. Serving in the Boston Police department between 1968 thru 2000. His first book, "On the Stroll" encompasses a highly interesting and distinguished career. Mentioned in 7 other books, portrayed in 2 made for TV movies, credited in another. The subject of 2 Massachusetts Supreme Court decisions and is the only law enforcement officer to ever testify in that court at 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. A bona fide contract to shoot and kill him, fortunately, was unsuccessful. A numerous guest on both radio and TV shows.