Rookie Cop #32

Officer Sam Barton takes on Tiger Kipps, the ruthless head of the numbers racket who rules through intimidation and violence, when the rookie cop refuses to be bought off or scared away. As Barton systematically arrests Kipps' gang members and spurns the crime boss's bribe, he uncovers a diagram that leads him to catch Kipps red-handed committing the very heist that will finally put him away. With sharp instincts and unshakeable nerve, Barton proves that one honest cop can crack even the most dangerous criminal operation in the city.

Officer Sam Barton notices something suspicious about an armored truck making an unusual early pickup at the bank, and his sharp eye exposes a disguised robber—but before he can raise the alarm, the gang forces him into their phony armored truck as a hostage to aid their getaway. Trapped inside with the criminals and pursued by police, Sam must find a way to turn the tables on his captors and expose the truck's flimsy construction before they make their escape.

Officer Sam Barton is assigned to protect Moira Crane, a publicity-hungry actress who seems determined to make headlines—and his life miserable—with her constant outings and glamorous lifestyle. When a prowler mysteriously appears in her room and vanishes just as quickly, Sam suspects something fishy is going on, especially after a botched investigation lands the department in hot water with the brass. As the case deepens and danger closes in, Sam must figure out what Moira is really up to before her dangerous games catch up with her.

Ben the Businessman approaches a loan officer named Howard with a financial problem, revealing that his business troubles stem from an unconventional hiring decision. When Howard questions the hire, Ben explains the reasoning behind bringing on a quiet fellow—and the punchline lands on why silence was worth the cost.

Police rely on fingerprints to solve crimes, but matching a suspect's prints to those found at a scene requires at least 12 points of similarity—and preserving those crucial details is just as important as finding them. This "Detective Facts" feature explores how law enforcement carefully transports evidence and documents fingerprints, from securing weapons in protective crates to photographing prints when the original object can't be moved.

Patrolman Kerry Clark stops by Mama Berkowitz's candy store for his usual friendly visit, but notices something is off about the widow's behavior—especially when she mentions his brother, whom he doesn't have. Realizing she's in trouble, Clark edges closer to discovering armed robbers hiding in the back room and holding the elderly shopkeeper hostage. Quick thinking and the bonds of community policing help this rookie cop crack the case wide open.