Law Enforcement

This fascinating book covers true tales in the life and career of a Sheriff's Department captain in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Mark Vincent was the captain of the county jail for most of his career but that title was sorely inadequate in describing what his job entailed. The stories run the gamut from humorous to frightening to sad to unbelievable. But truth, as is often stated, is stranger than fiction. If you think there is nothing new under the sun in law enforcement, well, there is always something. Mark Vincent has had a remarkable career, but it's certain there are many days ...

On the run from Mexican law enforcement and the military, the infamous drug lord El Chapo has set his sights on expanding his empire to Cuba. With the demand for heroin rising, he aims to turn the tropical island into a hub for opium production. As rumors swirl of his presence in southern Cuba, Wolf and Parker fear the worst. The U.S. president sees capturing El Chapo as critical to boosting his party's chances in the upcoming mid-term elections. With the pressure on, Wolf and Parker must race against time to stop El Chapo before Cuba becomes the next Afghanistan. Utilizing their unique mix...

From legendary historian Adam Hochschild, a groundbreaking reassessment of the overlooked but startlingly resonant period between World War I and the Roaring Twenties, when the foundations of American democracy were threated by war, pandemic, and violence fueled by battles over race, immigration, and the rights of labor

On July 15, 1997, Gianni Versace was shot and killed on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew Cunanan. But months before Versace’s murder, award-winning journalist Maureen Orth was already investigating a major story on Cunanan for Vanity Fair. Culled from interviews with more than four hundred people and insights gleaned from thousands of pages of police reports, Vulgar Favors tells the complete story of Andrew Cunanan, his unwitting victims, and the moneyed world in which they lived . . . and died.

Mabel Andrews has a bad habit of drinking herself into oblivion and waking up in random men’s beds. But this time it is different. She wakes up alone in a house with no trace of occupancy except expensive three-piece suits and a well-organized closet. The situation awakens something in her. So many questions surrounding this mystery man. Who is he? Why did he bring her to his home to then disappear?Elliot Reed is a good detective with a penchant for rescuing drunk women and ensuring no harm comes to them in their moments of vulnerability. She was supposed to be just another “rescue”. ...

The most elusive of the Twin Moon wolves is back, and he’s on a mission. Contrary to her mother’s opinion, no-nonsense policewoman Andrea “Andie” Hale doesn’t need a new job, a new hairdo, or a new man. She has everything she needs — a steady job, a cozy home, and hundred-mile views of the landscape she loves. Plus, a secret friend she doesn’t dare admit to — not even to herself. Wolf shifter Roy Taylor turned his back on his pack and the human world years ago, and he’s sworn never to return. Life in the wild is so much simpler. No complex relationships, no conflicts, no ...

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?

You never know who’s watching… Former FBI profiler turned teacher, Elizabeth Gilmore, is rocked to her core when she witnesses a shooting at her college, leaving one of her fellow professors dead. Shaken, she accepts the help of the one man who hasn’t left her thoughts in years—the man whose actions destroyed her family. As danger continues to follow Elizabeth, she begins to wonder if the shooting wasn’t a random attack. Tucker Clayman escaped his past by pouring his soul into training therapy dogs to aid in the recovery of injured veterans and law enforcement. He buried his true ...

Resilience & Psychological First Aid for PIOs is a unique guide for Public Information Officers, especially in public safety, who are navigating the high-stress world of crisis communication. Written by Nick Arnett, an experienced PIO who also has deep expertise in crisis response and resilience, this book offers a unique blend of practical strategies and evidence-based practices to enhance personal and professional resilience. The book delves into the unique challenges PIOs face, including delivering difficult news, managing emotional people, and handling media. It emphasizes the ...

Sworn to protect and serve, police officers who stray into deviant behavior may become a citizen's worst nightmare. An honest look at the formal and informal processes of becoming blue, Police Organizations and Culture is a unique combination of academic research based on Chief Scott Silverii's doctoral research and more than 25 years in law enforcement. The book seeks to answer the ultimate question: Why do police organizations and individual cops behave the way they do. Right or wrong, there is a powerful culture that controls behavior and expectation. Chief Silverii explains how personal...

Midnight’s election campaign is in full swing and it’s all hands on deck for her run for Attorney General. Her opponent will stop at nothing to get ahead and lies about Midnight’s private life soon start to circulate. Joe and Jordan hit a stumbling block when they vacation with Randy and John, making Joe question his future. His life is moving in a different direction and not in the way he’d expected. With election day fast approaching, more than one life will be changed forever.

Life is moving as fast as ever for the Gang, with no chance of slowing down any time soon. Jordan and Joe’s relationship is tested while she’s out on the road and Joe must make a decision that will impact his career…and his life. Things are about to change dramatically for Midnight and no one yet knows what the outcome will be. Everyone has big challenges to face and no matter how hard they try, sometimes life has Unintended Consequences.

When his sister is kidnapped, rancher Cade McNeal will do anything to prevent his baby nephew from being next. Now Officer Ashley Hanson and her K-9 partner are on the case, and it’s up to them to track down the assailant and keep Cade and his nephew from harm. But as the suspect list grows and the attacks escalate, will they bring a kidnapper to justice…before he strikes again?

Arresting Communication: The Academy Edition was written by Lt. Jim Glennon a 30 year law enforcement veteran who also taught at a Police Academy for 12 years. The book can be used by academies as a blueprint for training as well as by recruit officers looking for the tools necessary to communicate effectively during any type of interaction. It includes subjects such as: body language, proxemics, detecting deception, how to get confessions, developing rapport, avoiding citizen complaints, and understanding the fundamental needs of the Human Animal. In addition, the book advises those ...

Do you keep procrastinating? Do you feel restless and unable to focus on your work? Do you have trouble getting excited about major goals? If so, you might need a dopamine detox. In today’s world where distractions are everywhere, the ability to focus has become more and more difficult to achieve. We are constantly being stimulated, feeling restless, often without knowing why.

Blowback is a non-fiction, first-person memoir about the unintended consequences of failed workplace ethics. Blowback, a prequel to Whistleblower (Bay Tree Publishing, 2010) is based on real events that took place before the whistle was blown. Faculty member, scientist, and educator Amy Block Joy loved her job at the University of California, Davis. For two decades, she administered a highly successful, multi-million-dollar poverty program that provided training to thousands of Californians who needed it most. Working diligently to enforce the federal, state, and university rules, she was ...

In the heart of Cottonwood Springs, where secrets are whispered and grudges are nurtured, one woman's treacherous game of blackmail comes to a deadly halt. Morgan Douglas, a woman with an uncanny knack for uncovering others' secrets, has made a comfortable living exploiting the vulnerabilities of the town's residents. Living a lavish lifestyle, funded by the desperation of those she's cornered, Morgan believed she was invincible. Until bingo night. Brigid, the proud owner of the New Dawn Bed & Breakfast, anticipated a night of fun and light-hearted competition when she decided to sponsor ...

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.

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 ...

Join Harley Fremont, her K-9 partner, Gemma, and her many friends on an adventure that begins as a celebration which devolves into something much darker. Surrounded by glaciers and the Tongass National Forest, Harley, Gemma, and company search for an abducted man in the wilds of Alaska. The man is a Billy Joel look-alike who recently married Shirley Walters, a friend of Harley’s. While Shirley spirals, Harley and friends work to discover information about the men who were responsible. Too much time elapses after the abduction, causing everyone to be deeply concerned. Local police offer ...