Law Enforcement

From Boy Scout to Bronze Star: One Man's Journey Through Law Enforcement, Military Service, and Academic Excellence Are you ready to discover what it truly means to be a "one percenter" - someone who dedicates their life to serving others? In this compelling memoir, Dr. Roy G. Taylor shares his remarkable journey from a C-student to becoming an accomplished police chief, military veteran, and a Ph.D. Drawing from over 45 years of experience in law enforcement, military service, and emergency management, Taylor provides unprecedented insights into: The challenges and rewards of a life ...

Esprit De Corpse is a book for everyone. Policing sets the stage to show how to deal with life’s day to day challenges. Easily meant for those looking to be successful in law enforcement but more. It gives proper attention/respect to our friends and family who feel the effects of policing and gives insight in how to survive together. Anyone looking to improve in all areas of their life, at their profession, in the boardroom or at home can learn from this book.

With the constant threats now posed by gangs, drugs turf wars and terrorism, the world of police protection has changed almost beyond recognition. But the story of these incredible officers is also the story of Britain's most dramatic and traumatic news events. In Bodyguard: The Real Story we meet individuals with first-hand recollection of these indelible events with powerful stories to tell.

Can lives based on lies lead to love? Joe DeMarco of Nowhere, West Virginia, believes in love at first sight. From the first moment he sets eyes on the gorgeous, long-legged beauty stranded on the side of the road outside his town, he knows. She’s the one. Even if she’s standing in front of him, brandishing a bottle, threatening to blind him with hand sanitizer. He likes her idea of foreplay. He likes everything about her. Even when she’s maligning his character, calling him a terrorist — and he, the chief of police. He should tell her who he is. And what he does. And he would… ...

“Pioneer” — as a noun is defined as “a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.” As a verb, it means “develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).” This anthology gives the reader the experience of the explorers who went to foreign lands to discover and learn about a specific field of knowledge and skills:the Asian martial arts.The eight chapters included here share a common root in the pioneers' desire to travel far and wide in search for practical martial arts useful in the street as well as for ...

Tales of the Arizona Rangers. The Rangers were organized in 1901 to combat the lawlessness in Arizona Territory which was denying statehood to the territory. At first there were only 12 men authorized, but that was soon changed to 26 men to patrol over 100,000 sq. miles of the Arizona Territory. These are some tales of how the Rangers cleaned up Arizona and allowed it to become the 48th state on Valentines day in 1912.

By reading this book, you will learn: How to organize public communications so that crucial public safety information can get out rapidly. Ways to streamline planning and preparation so that emergency responders can put most of their effort towards situation-specific issues. Factors that make some messages work better than others - how to choose the right words. Skills that make an spokesperson effective in an emergency. How to account for special groups or other elements that make your community's communications unique. Once the importance of the first 60 minutes was recognized and trauma ...

This book is for first responders who want to improve their communication at work, at home, and in public. Note: The contents of this book are mostly included in the book for supervisors, Leadership Training for First Responders. Therefore, this book is intended for non-supervisor First Responders. This series is for anyone who is or wants to be a first responder, which includes at least the following: law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, Emergency Room personnel, air rescue, and air transport. Communication is a key to all occupations within the overall First Responder umbrella...

If you have wondered how people are exploited into the sex trade and how they recover, then you will find this book detailing several enthralling stories to be a fascinating story.

Rusty Gun, Texas will never be the same once filming for the wildly popular reality television program, Top Shelf Chef cooks up more of a mystery than hot entrees. Death makes for an exciting recipe when Agatha and Hank are serving it up. Wedding planning and forensic evidence don't make for a very good reception. Unless you're a crime-fighting couple. From Liliana Hart, the New York Times bestselling author of the J.J. Graves Mystery Series, and husband Louis Scott, comes a scintillating new entry in their page-turning Harley and Davidson Mysteries. BOOKS IN THE SERIES Book 1 - The ...

In this series, we must consider the path forward. The relationship between citizens, law enforcement, and government is intricate and ever-evolving. It requires a commitment to understanding, trust, and collaboration from all stakeholders. Building on the insights and strategies outlined in the chapters, the path forward is marked by several key principles.

Mac had his life in order. His mechanic shop, his brothers and a house where he was comfortable. He thought he had it all, or at least all that he needed. The last thing he expected was the sexy, self-assured woman next door who seemed waiting to knock his life off kilter. Elyse had given up on dating. She didn't have time for it with her job and everything she wanted to do. Besides, she'd never found a man who could step up and be her equal without trying to make her smaller. Then the hot biker who lived next door knocked on her door. But was he more than just another pretty face? Pick up ...

In "Tragedy in America," former Special Forces soldier and police officer Cory Evans delivers a raw and unflinching memoir about the American dream gained and lost. From the coal fields of Kentucky to the mountains of Afghanistan, Evans devoted his life to service—only to see it shatter in a moment of crisis during one of America's most turbulent periods. Rising from humble beginnings, Evans achieved remarkable success through determination and sacrifice. At 19, he became one of the youngest Special Forces operators in the Army, serving multiple tours overseas. Back home, he continued his...

Stress Management for First Responders helps you to understand how stress affects all people, especially first responders. Learn how to help yourself and others. Stress unique to first responders is also covered.

Crisis Management for First Responders is for first responders to be able to help victims of critical incidents as well as their own personnel who are affected by the trauma they witness or experience themselves. Individual first responders will learn how to maintain control over a crisis scene, help the victims, identify your own personnel who will need help, and how you can help them all. Agency leaders will learn how to setup their own Crisis Management System. This will entail developing their own resources to plan and train the key personnel to implement an intervention, complete with ...

Deputy Wyatt Jordan isn't sure he’s sticking around Evansville, Texas much longer. The oil boom is winding down, the oil camps are closing and he’s stuck working nights, which he hates. Until he gets a call from a damsel in distress. Nurse Jolie Guenther has just moved into the house by the cemetery with her roommates. If the location isn't eerie enough, she starts hearing strange sounds at night. Luckily, the cute deputy she’s encountered a few times is available to help any time she needs him, whether he’s rounding up trespassers, taking her shooting or making her a brisket. A ...

For the first time in more than a decade comes an out-of-print book from New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart. "A heartbreaking, roller-coaster of a ride. A tale of cat and mouse that leaves the heart pounding and the senses reeling (Goodreads)." Nathan Locke has a very specific skill set, which is why he’s confused when Dynamis Security sends him on a mission to recruit an agent who doesn’t want to be found. Chasing her to hell and back doesn’t sound like his idea of a good time. Or maybe Alaska just seems like hell. Eden Kane works for no one but herself. Not even when the...

More than 90 people die from gun violence every day in the United States. Some 50 children and teens are shot. There are more than 35,000 gun-related deaths every year. Yet many Christians say gun violence shouldn't be talked about in church. In Collateral Damage, pastor and activist James E. Atwood issues an urgent call to action to Christians to work together to stop gun violence. An avid hunter for many years, Atwood enumerates the tragic and far-reaching costs that accrue in a country with more guns than people.

The Crime Coast A gripping crime thriller set in the deadly shadows of the Costa del Sol. Marco Padilla knows the rules of survival in southern Spain’s criminal underworld: trust no one, watch your back, and strike before you’re struck. Born into the powerful Padilla dynasty, Marco has spent his life balancing ambition and loyalty. But when a series of betrayals threatens to dismantle his family’s empire, Marco is forced to navigate a deadly web of rivalries, deception, and impossible choices. The Costa del Sol may glitter in the sunlight, but its shadows hide a far darker reality. A ...

When Dawg Mackay made his four half-sisters part of his family, he vowed that he would care for and protect them with everything he had. But what happens now that the girls are all grown up? The Mackay girls are on the loose, and Somerset County will never be the same.... Lyrica Mackay has wanted tall, handsome Marine Graham Brock for as long as she can remember. Unfortunately, Graham only sees her as his friend Dawg Mackay’s "baby sister". Or so she believes. The truth is, the fiery party girl stirs something in Graham no female ever has.