ELIZABETH, NJ — Ilyas Muhammad, a law enforcement officer born and raised in Elizabeth, recently published his second book. “Black Cop: A True Black and Blue Story,” published with the pen name M.G. Robinson, is a timely and thought-provoking book about the intersection of race, justice, and law enforcement.
“Black Cop: A True Black and Blue Story” was released March 2025. It’s a reaction to the murder of George Floyd. In Muhammad’s debut book, “Overseer,” he speaks of one of his brothers who was murdered by a police officer.
“When I saw George Floyd murdered, it brought back feelings I felt deep inside,” said Muhammad. “What it was like as a man of color, how we were treated in the community. People who hated all cops. Also, people who still loved us. How we, and I, navigate that battle. How I’ve experienced racism in the ranks. It’s a pretty deep book.”…