Funny Reflections

Author Alec Wilkinson needed a temporary job, and got one with the Wellfleet Police

Department on Cape Cod. Apparently in the 1970s one didn't need any kind of special training, a police academy certificate, gun knowledge, etc. to be issued a squad car and a gun. Frightening, really, but luckily Alec was a peace-lover and most of his encounters were more slapstick than hazardous. He does a good job with his remembrances, and you can feel the loneliness, boredom, and uniqueness of working that night shift in a small town.