Law Enforcement

So you wanna be a cop? There are some things you REALLY need to know before you apply. What is the difference between a police officer, deputy and trooper? Is police work going to effect my health? What will this do to my family? What is it really like on patrol? In this easy listen, John Cleveland shares real-world insight and advice based on his career with the Highway Patrol. Written conversationally, it's more like sharing a cup of coffee with a retired cop than reading a text book.

In recent years, the high-profile murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others have brought much-needed attention to the pervasiveness of police misconduct. Yet it remains nearly impossible to hold police accountable for abuses of power—the decisions of the Supreme Court, state and local governments, and policy makers have, over decades, made the police all but untouchable. In Shielded, University of California, Los Angeles, law professor Joanna Schwartz exposes the myriad ways in which our legal system protects police at all costs.

With a background in psychology, FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid is good at getting into the heads of killers and victims both. Still, her latest case is leaving her stumped. A third body has turned up in San Antonio - and it bears the same unique and troubling MO as the first two. The killer is clearly trying to send a message. But what is it - and to whom? All roads keep leading Lucy down a dead end....

Elections and Old Loves Combine with Deadly Results in the Newest Romantic Mystery Featuring Sheriff Mel Crane and Special Agent Dana Rossi! What happens when Mel runs for Sheriff, an Amish girl runs away from home and Dana runs – er, limps - for cover? Can anything else possibly go wrong for these two ladies of law enforcement? Sure it can and it will! Can the two sometimes lovers work it all out once and for all and finally have a happy life together or will more crime, murder and mayhem get in the way? This book is great together with Books 1 and 2 to get all of the Dana and Mel back ...

This book is for all first responders (law enforcement, fire, or other emergency personnel) who are or want to be supervisors in their agencies. It goes through all facets of good leadership. Being a supervisor in any occupation is seldom easy and quite often frustrating. Being a supervisor in a first responder agency is hardly ever easy and too often it is downright frustrating. I think you will agree with me when I say that being a supervisor in a first responder agency is both extremely rewarding and extremely challenging. This is why I believe that there needs to be a book and a ...

This classic work of political theory and practice offers an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States. The book devotes a long section to Machiavelli himself as well as to such modern Machiavellians as Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.

A possible scenario if some of the West Mesa Killers got caught..The dedicated officers that made this happen.

Natalie Vellacott worked in Sussex Police for almost a decade, during which time she investigated almost every type of crime from traffic offences, thefts and minor assaults to burglaries, rape and murder. These revealing and often humorous stories from the frontline of policing address the questions Natalie is most frequently asked as a former "cop": what is the worst incident you dealt with? the funniest? the craziest? the most serious? After becoming a Christian halfway through her police service, Natalie also shares personal life experiences, showing how these impacted the way she dealt...

Despite lacking any experience with motorcycle gangs, Charles Falco infiltrated three of America's deadliest biker gangs: the Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws. In separate investigations that spanned years and coasts, Falco risked his life, suffering a fractured neck and a severely torn shoulder, working deep under cover to bring violent sociopaths to justice.

Federal Probation Officer Earl Kade suffers a devastating loss at the hands of a meth addict trying to score a few dollars in a holdup. A rage that won’t be denied builds inside him. He’s spent his career on the side of the law, doing his best to steer criminal offenders along straight paths, but he sets that aside to embark on a secret one-man crusade against those who destroy countless thousands of lives by pushing deadly drugs, and soon finds himself in too deep to back out alive.

The Juarez Cartel has come to Haywood County in order to set up shop in moving methamphetamine, fentanyl and illegal firearms. Three local Folk Nation gang members are joining forces with the Cartel and are going to be running the show. Probation and Parole Officer Jody Bartlett has caught wind of something brewing and he is smelling some serious Trouble heading his way. The three gang members are told that they have to send a big message to everyone in the County showing that they are not the ones to be messing with. The target that the Cartel has picked has the green light on this person ...

Romance and Murder Mix in the Latest Story Featuring Sheriff Mel Crane and Special Agent Dana Rossi! Customs Special Agent Dana Rossi is down but not out after being shot and seriously injured during her previous assignment. Will romance blossom or will sparks fly when she agrees to shack up in Morelville with the beautiful butch Sheriff Melissa ‘Mel’ Crane and her extended family while she recovers? Will murder get in the way of love? If murder doesn’t, will life in a house with children or a political campaign keep them apart? Can Mel solve two major crimes and keep her former job ...

It’s been over a year since the case that almost broke her, but when Eva “Lightning Dance” Duran is called back to duty, she doesn’t hesitate to answer. A bank robbery has left an officer down and a suspect on the run. Law enforcement is in hot pursuit, and residents are on the lookout—but before anyone can catch the criminal, tragedy strikes. A member of the Taos Pueblo tribe has been shot and killed. The culprit? An untraceable 3D printed gun. With the support of fellow tribal cops, Eva breaks the news to the victim’s family and swears to find justice.

All he has to do is keep her safe and not fall in love… Easy, right? Callie Summer, CEO of the Four Seasons lingerie business, is in shock. She’d expected her new PA to be a middle-aged frump, but Jean turns out to be Gene, and he’s neither middle-aged, nor anything like a frump. When the gorgeous Bond-lookalike insists he’ll be the perfect companion on her business trip around the country, Callie agrees to give him a trial. Having recently found her ex in bed with another woman, she’s not looking for love. But a little bit of private lusting never did anyone any harm. Once a ...

A boxed set of books 9-12 of the full-length Morelville Mysteries series novels featuring Sheriff Mel Crane and Agent Dana Rossi. You get: Book 9: The Turkey Tussle - The old-fashioned country village of Morelville Holds a secret. Faye Crane has the perfect life as a homemaker, farmer’s wife and grandmother…or she did until her daughter-in-law Dana went and stirred up a mysterious murder, never resolved and long buried in the Lafferty family lore – before Faye ever became a Crane. Now she’s been reminded of some startling questions about her families past that she’s not sure she ...

Dive deep into the sinister world of cybercrime with "Cybercrime," an eye-opening exploration into the dark web's secrets. This comprehensive eBook unveils the shadowy hacktivists, malevolent insiders, and organized crime syndicates that lurk in the virtual underworld. Start your journey with a gripping introduction into the evolution of cybercrime and a detailed examination of the dark web. Discover how cybercriminals exploit this hidden internet sub-layer to execute their nefarious schemes. Navigate through the anatomy of dark web marketplaces where illicit goods and services are traded, ...

An unpopular relationship getting back on track, Midnight and Rick at war with one another, and old enemies resurfacing. When one of their own gets into trouble, can they put on a united front and work together? As things spin out of control, it will become clear who is loyal and who is not. When all is said and done, will the Betrayals Stand?

Grace Church’s life is a perfect mess. Her career is in the toilet, her love life is non-existent, and her beloved grandfather, the reason she became a cop in the first place, has just been murdered. So Grace is going home, to Mystic Lake, Pennsylvania. But Mystic Lake is far from a typical small town. It’s the base of her mother’s psychic empire, the home of her sister’s Wiccan Coven, and the former love of Grace’s life. Her first obstacle is Sam MacMillan. Her former lover is also back in Mystic Lake and none too happy that Grace is home. But the passion between them is hard to ...

In the cozy mystery novel set in Medicine Hat, Canada, titled "Dreams of the Future," Debo, Belinda, and Lena find themselves embroiled in a new enigma that grips their town. The locals are experiencing vivid dreams that seem to offer glimpses into the future, and it is causing confusion and chaos in the community. Debo, who has a talent for interpreting dreams, takes it upon himself to help people understand what is happening. As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to Medicine Hat, a city with a fascinating blend of natural beauty, history, and cultural attractions. The South ...

At a truck stop near Las Vegas, 14-year-old Riley Jarrett vanishes from her family’s RV, turning their cross-country dream of starting over into a nightmare. Investigators have their work cut out for them. The massive, bustling truck plaza in the desert is the perfect place for someone to disappear - or be taken.