Who Killed Detroit?

Marine City, Mich. Former Detroit Police Commissioner, Johannes F. Spreen, will be speaking and signing books at The Book Blues bookstore in Marine City, Michigan, on September 16, 2006.

“I assume part of the responsibility for killing Detroit,” said Spreen, referring to the title of one of his books. In reflection, Spreen feels he should’ve stayed on as Detroit Police Commissioner. However, both professional and personal circumstances, which Spreen will discuss during his signing, prevented him from doing so.

During his discussion, he will also cover his career in law enforcement, including his 25-year history with the New York police department, Detroit police department, and as Oakland County, Mich., Sheriff. Mr. Spreen's books: "Who Killed Detroit? Other Cities Beware!", "American Law Enforcement - Does Not Serve or Protect", and "American Police Dilemma: Protectors or Enforcers?" will all be available for signing.

Mr. Spreen, who was in law enforcement from 1941 – 1985, spent 25 years on the New York Police force, rising to the New York City command of operations. He served as Detroit Police Commissioner from 1968-1970 and then as Sheriff of Oakland County, Mich.


About Us: The Book Blues, LLC, opened in June 2006 in Marine City, Michigan. The bookstore provides customers with a choice of over 10,000 gently used and new books. In addition, the bookstore hosts special events and signings that are of interest to the community. Todd and Jacqueline Wilson, owners of the store, have also committed themselves to community efforts by creating an affiliation with the Books for Soldiers program and serving on a volunteer city revitalization committee. To receive more information about the bookstore and events, please visit www.TheBookBlues.com.

Contact Info: If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Jacqueline Wilson at 810/765-8111 or jwilson@TheBookBlues.com.