"When the police were still police" is an exciting book that transports readers to the times of the past, when the Ukrainian law enforcement system had a completely different face. The author tells about the life and work of policemen, about their everyday challenges and important cases that they solved. With the help of picturesque descriptions and interesting stories, the book helps to understand how society's view of law enforcement officers changed and how they affected people's lives. This is a fascinating study not only of the history of the police, but also of Ukrainian society as a whole.