The Blue Chameleon: The Life Story of a Supercop

The Blue Chameleon details the journey of Detective Daril Cinquanta, now retired from the Denver Police Department, as he evolves into a Super Cop. Despite the efforts by some of his own commanders, community activists and even many other fellow officers who felt (threatened) by his hard work and exemplary successes, they attempted, but failed, to render him ineffective for years. Through his investigations, he generated a great deal of positive and negative publicity. His work is legendary in Colorado police circles. He often bent, and at times, broke departmental rules and regulations. But he followed the law, resulting in an outstanding and extraordinary conviction rate. Routinely, his police administration, lawyers, judges and even citizen activists would attack his credibility and style. Despite the harassment, he goes on to arrest thousands of felons and put 1,000 individuals in prison nationwide. During his career, he received the Police Medal of Honor,the Police Distinguished Service Cross,The Service Cross, The Purple Heart, 6 Police Merit Awards, Optimist Club Policeman of the Year, Citizens Appreciate Police Award of Honor and over 160 official departmental and outside jurisdiction commendations. This book takes you deep into the inner mechanics of a big city police department and the world of informants, search warrants, investigations and the creative way Detective Cinquanta was able to become a controversial legend among fellow officers and criminals alike.