Ed McBain
Ed McBain, the pseudonym of Evan Hunter, wrote dozens of novels in the "87th Precinct" series beginning with "Cop Hater," published in 1956. Hunter continued to write 87th Precinct novels almost until his death in 2005. Although these novels focus primarily on Detective Steve Carella, they encompass the work of many officers working alone and in teams, and Carella is not always present in any individual book.