Chicago's Finest The Story of Flying Officer Leonard Baldy

Leonard Baldy was born in Chicago. He was a pioneer in law enforcement and traffic safety, and was celebrated for his work in radio and television. Forty years after his death, Chicago newspaper columnist, Neil Steinberg, declared if ever a Chicago police officer was a celebrity, it was Patrolman Leonard Baldy.” His colleagues remembered him as the nicest man they ever met. He brought respect to the badge during a time of turmoil and scandal on the force. At the height of his popularity, Officer Baldy received nearly 3,000 pieces of fan mail every month. This book is more than a look at the life a Chicago police officer, but a story of a person who made a difference in the daily lives of everyone he met. This book offers a view of a great American as few knew him. It provides insight about the man many have labeled Chicago’s Finest.Baldy, Tim is the author of 'Chicago's Finest The Story of Flying Officer Leonard Baldy' with ISBN 9781424135325 and ISBN 142413532X.