Throttled! The Detection of the German and Anarchist Bomb Plotters

The narrative follows an inspector and his specialized police bomb squad as they investigate organized violent crime and sabotage during the wartime period, pursuing Black Hand extortionists, anarchist bombers, and covert agents who targeted ships, factories, and labor unrest to disrupt supply lines. It recounts cases and raids, outlines investigative techniques and interagency cooperation, and documents how officers balanced protecting lawful assembly with preventing violence. Interwoven are reflections on intelligence shortcomings, recommendations for a unified national counterintelligence effort and legal reforms, and an emphasis on professional policing, morale, and practical measures that maintained urban order.