There are various myths prevailing in society about I.A.S./ I. P. S. officers. The people think that it is a very cushy job with a lot of privileges. The author served in the Police Department for 37 ½ years and saw the working of the department very closely. As such he has written the current book “Memoirs of an I.P.S. Officers”. The first myth that he has tried to dismantle is that you need not be from a higher class to get into the I.P.S. The author came from an ordinary middle-class family, but it was with his determination that he got into I.P.S. in his first attempt. The second myth that the author has tried to dismantle is that reading in a good English Medium School is a must. The author read only for 2 years in an English Medium School. All the rest were in Hindi Medium ordinary schools. But that was no deterrent to his achievements in his life. In his book “Memoirs of an I.P.S. officer” the author has tried to touch upon various types of problems that are faced by the Police throughout the country. Political murders are one. The political parties do not even bat an eyelid while eliminating their political rivals. Then there are mafia dons in every big & small city. They take protection money from the citizens to enable them to run their business. This malaise is prevalent in almost all the big and small cities to some extent. Then there is the trouble of Communal tension. The author has mentioned in detail communal trouble at Daspara which happened during his tenure as S.P. West Dinajpur. The author has tried to touch each aspect of Police functioning in a very simple and lucid manner. The book should make a happy reading for all the Civil Services aspirants. It would be equally helpful to those in service in the Police Department. Apart from this, others would also get to know a detailed view of the Police after going through this book.