Pirates in Blue

by Chris Mancini

TRUE CRIME OF THE MIAMI RIVER COPS WERE DOPERS WITH POLICE BADGES THAT SWAPPED THE PALM BEACH INSIGNIA OF MIAMI POLICE DEPT. FOR SKULL AND CROSSBONES OF JOLLY ROGER. THEY SEARCHED MIAMI RIVER SEARCHING FOR WHITE POWDER TREASURE. A GREAT ADVENTURE WHILE IT LASTED.

282 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Chris Mancini is a comic, author, filmmaker, and parent. He is also very tired. Chris has written and directed many films, shows, and people who were lost looking for the mall. The Sci Fi Channel awarded Chris the "Future of Film" award along with a grant to make more. The Sci Fi Channel also aired his award winning short film SKINS, which The Museum of Television and Radio in New York archived as an "Important Short Film." He has screened and spoken at various prestigious festivals including Slamdance, HBO'S US Comedy Arts festival, and at Comic-Con in San Diego.

His first DVD compilation Myopic Visions is available now nationwide. The DVD includes all of his short films along with his interviews with the SCI FI Channel and many extras.

His eclectic film style has been influenced by his favorite artists, including Monty Python, Tim Burton, Igmar Bergman, Terry Gilliam, and Billy Wilder.

Now also an author, his book Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked Out New Dad is out now from Simon and Schuster. It tells of the harrowing tale of a guy overcoming his fear of actually procreating and offers helpful advice for freaked out new dads everywhere.

As a comic, Chris has played all over the country, from a beautiful Marriott in Hawaii to a beautiful Roadhouse in Ohio. He is also a regular on LA's alternative comedy circuit and has performed at: Melrose and Las Vegas Improv, Comedy Store, Ice House, Laugh Factory, Catch a Rising Star, and some of the better Funny Bones.

You can often find him trolling around the internet at his blog DaddyNeedsSomeAloneTime.blogspot.com or at comedyfilmnerdsdotcom.com. Chris lives in a hovering heli-carrier somewhere over Los Angeles with his wife Audrey, his daughter Isabella, his son Griffin, and their unusually white cat, Avatar.

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Reviews

[Jonathan Figueroa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been on my list for years and was finally lent to me by someone I know personally, as the book is expensive and hard to find these days.

Miami is a corrupt city; always has been and to some extent, always will be. Doesn’t mean we should just give up and allow these things to happen. I picture these crimes happening in areas I’m familiar with, and the lasting impact they’ve had.

An essential read for a proud Miamian, if you can get your hands on it. To fully appreciate this place, you have to understand the good and bad that transpired here.

[Jose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not all Police are bad, these Rogue Cops were.
Pirates in Blue is a book put out by the Police Museum In Miami(Biscayne Blvd) about the Miami Police(then called City of Miami Police) not to be confused with Miami Dade Police(county police/sheriff,then Called Metro Dade) these rogue cops gave a bad name to the badge, they murdered some Drug dealers on the Miami River and Justified it by saying they were criminals they did not matter.(the criminals drowned when they jumped off the ship the cops were robbing! hence leading to their death, and thats why I call it murder) They Went to the Jones Boat Yard and Ripped off some drugs off a Freighter/boat there.Some of these officers are now out of jail,
This story almost seems to crazy to be true! But NO it is not A NOVEL! this is NONFICTION,And Yes It Happen In Miami.OVER 100 COPS were fired from the City of Miami Police Force,Some Miami Dade Police(few) and a Detective who later went on to do private detective work.Price is steep,$30+retail,and S/h.
But it is worth it.A Sad chapter in Local History and For Local Police.