memoirs of a treasury agent

Over the course of 29 years, Dave True rose from a rookie cop with the St. Louis Police Department to Supervisory Special Agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. In Memoirs of a Treasury Agent, he takes us along on a one-of-a-kind journey through his most memorable investigations. In these memoirs, True relives the events of his storied career, but also shares the emotional highs and lows only found in a career in law enforcement. His attention to detail takes us through complex cases that end with the bad guys found guilty and successfully prosecuted. This book also provides a heart-wrenching account of True’s participation in the investigation of the mass murder of 168 people at the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City. From his harrowing work as an undercover agent buying guns, explosives, drugs, and stolen property, to leading investigations into some of the most impactful tragedies in recent American history, and everything in between, Dave True has done it all. Memoirs of a Treasury Agent is the perfect addition to the library of any true crime aficionado.

David True began his career as a public servant from 1966 to 1968 as an Explosives Ordnance Disposal Specialist (EOD) in the United States Army. From 1968 to 1971, he was a St. Louis Metropolitan police officer and detective, assigned to the Bomb and Arson Unit in the Homicide division. He joined the ATF in 1971, assigned to the St. Louis and Kansas City offices, performing duties in various capacities as an agent and supervisor. He retired from ATF in 1997 after twenty-six years of service and accepted a position as a corporate security manager and investigator with Yellow/Roadway Corporation (YRC) until retiring in 2013. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice. He has lectured extensively on crime and criminals throughout the United States during his professional career. He is the recipient of numerous honors and recognitions and is an active member of numerous professional law enforcement and fire service associations. David has written two other books, Gangsters, Outlaws and Mobsters and Mystery of the Six Crosses, both published by Acclaim Press.