Law Enforcement

Dr. Darlene P. Hoyt is a board certified police and public safety psychologist. She has been working in the field of law enforcement since 1990 providing counseling, training at the academy, peer support, critical incident debriefings, working with swat teams, providing pre- employment psychological evaluations for hire, and testifying in court. Everyday law enforcement personnel are on the job to protect the public and community at large while at times putting themselves at risk.

Combatives, both in the sense of a set of techniques as well as a complete system, runs on very specific principles. These principles differ significantly from traditional martial arts and sport fighting systems. Most frequently combatives are applied within combat, law enforcement, security or self defense contexts. This means that the risk of severe injury or death is ever present. When we don't understand or incorporate true combative principles into our training we run the risk of losing within a context where losing can cost us our lives. In this Little Book: The 3 main contextual ...

Unexpected romance and new beginnings can happen anywhere – even in the heart of Montana. I never expected to find love after running a stop sign in the middle of nowhere. But here I am in the podunk town of Birch Springs, trying to save my grandparents' hardware store from financial ruin when Officer Nolan Reid pulls me over. With his warm brown eyes and dedication to helping everyone in town, he's impossible to resist. As I work to rescue my family's legacy, Nolan becomes my unexpected ally—and something more. The connection between us grows stronger with each passing day, but I'm a ...

In Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from the Frontlines of Law Enforcement, Keith Grounsell shares hard-earned wisdom from more than 26 years of leadership in some of the world's most demanding environments. Drawing on his experiences as a two-time Chief of Police and U.S. Contingent Commander internationally, Grounsell delivers a candid look at the successes, mistakes, and tough lessons that shaped his leadership journey. From building high-performing teams and navigating crises to tackling corruption and adapting to cultural differences, this book offers a powerful roadmap to leading with ...

Take the bribe and I’ll let you slide deep inside. I’m Officer Landon and I'm a straight police officer who fantasizes about being with men. My weakness is black men. I desire to be with them intimately and romantically, but I never indulge because I’m straight, shy, and have a girlfriend who would kill me if she found out. I’m tempted daily because my colleagues and the criminals we arrest are mostly men who possess some of the most amazing physiques I’ve ever seen. I take my job seriously and follow all the rules and never mix business with pleasure, even though it’s tough. ...

After a kidnapping goes aerie, the perpetrators and innocents alike, scramble to parts unknown. One innocent, somehow ends up with the ransom and heads for Sand Point Idaho to start a new life. The saga is less than tranquil.

Join this group of lifelong friends and military heroes as their camaraderie, loyalty and love are tested to the limit in these adrenaline-fueled adventures filled with treacherous obstacles, narrow escapes, and the allure of romance. “Thicker Than Blood-Saving Carter” This is the hardest homicide case I’ve had thus far. Tracking down my childhood friend. As we realize the stakes are higher than imagined, each member of our team contributes their unique skills to expose the conspiracy surrounding the enigmatic Puppet Master. “Thicker Than Blood-Captivated With Demolition” Everyone...

Amidst the tranquil beauty of the mountains, Linc and Brigid had envisioned a romantic escape, a momentary breather from the hustle and bustle of life. Yet, the idyllic setting of their rented cabin turns into a chilling crime scene when they stumble upon a woman's lifeless body in Cabin 3. The little town of Pine Hill holds secrets, secrets that weigh heavy in the air. Whispered tales of missing individuals, speculations about the Pine Hill Mine polluting the environment, and a community turning a blind eye for the sake of jobs and their town's survival intertwine, making the situation ...

Pig Tales follows a young man's career from his stint as a Berkeley police officer in the 70s to his time as an undercover narcotic detective in a rural county in California's Central Valley. It examines the war on drugs from a different point of view and explores the personal lives of narcs as well as how cases are really made. The wild adventures of this undercover cop are relayed in humorous, and sometimes moving, stories that bring the cops, crooks, and informants to life during a time when police work was far less regulated. The characters involved on both sides of the law were ...

Our first responders are uniquely strong, brave, and emotionally flexible. They are called to support us on the worst days of our lives. They see and hear things that are burned into their memories forever. They see the worst in humanity and then do their best to be a loving partner, parent, and friend.

The author of the celebrated Victory tells the fascinating story of the intertwined lives of Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first and second women to serve as Supreme Court justices.

Three books and a bonus novella! Noah - She's a secretary, stuck in an abusive home. He's a trust fund billionaire determined to make it on his own. When Lena is chosen to work for the boss, neither is prepared for the sparks that fly, or the danger they unleash.-- Learn how the Bachelors get their start in Noah! Ryder - She’s a woman making her way in a traditionally man’s world. He’s a decorated agent. When an explosion rips through Vegas, can they combine their detective skills in time to stop the killer terrorizing the city? Luke - She’s escaping the corporate world. He’s an ...

In a town filled with memories, can love heal the wounds of the past and offer a second chance at forever? Haunted by the scars of childhood betrayal, KC Gates had learned one painful truth—crying for help meant nothing if no one cared enough to listen. When she once sought refuge in a teacher’s kindness, her plea was ignored, shattering her heart all over again. Determined to be the voice she never had, she became a teacher herself, vowing to stand as a fierce protector for victims of abuse. Returning to her hometown in rural West Texas, KC embraced life as a traveling substitute ...

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...

Robert Hurley was an Iowa State Trooper from 1979 to retirement in 2005. Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa and graduating from Wahlert High School, he had enlisted in the US Air Force and worked as security police in Japan for several years. After service, he earned a bachelor degree in criminal justice at the University of Nebraska and worked on the police force in LaVista, Nebraska, later joining the Iowa State Patrol. Through all these years, Hurley kept a journal of his experiences. Here are his stories.

★ The Alphas Love Curves Anthology features 15 of Kelsie Calloway's bestselling down and dirty, high heat, instalove short stories. ★ If you love police officer romance... if mountain men make your toes curl... if sexy bikers in leather jackets make you want to sin... this anthology is everything you could ask for. Find your alpha male seeking curves today! Including books from the following series: Cops Love Curves, The Men Of Devil's Peak, and Titan's Rage Motorcycle Club. Get your fix of blue collar men now. The Alphas Love Curves Anthology will fulfill your every fantasy... one ...

Carol Leonnig has been reporting on the Secret Service for The Washington Post for most of the last decade, bringing to light the secrets, scandals, and shortcomings that plague the agency today - from a toxic work culture to dangerously outdated equipment to the deep resentment within the ranks at key agency leaders, who put protecting the agency’s once-hallowed image before fixing its flaws. But the Secret Service wasn’t always so troubled.

How many rights does it take to correct the past? Havenville is a small town that lives on secrets and lies. A missing girl from a prominent family, taken in broad daylight, threatens to reveal all the debauchery of the past. The only suspect, a young man recently released from prison for a prior murder conviction for the killing of two high school aged boys fifteen years before. Back in jail, the only person the suspect will talk to is a friend of his deceased father. An alcoholic county jailer who has his own secrets and ties to the missing girl. With the assistance of a reporter who grew...

As sovereign citizen movements continue to gain traction and pose a growing threat to the rule of law and public safety, "Sovereign Shadows: Unmasking Extremism and Safeguarding Communities" serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding, confronting, and countering these dangerous ideologies. This essential resource delves deep into the origins, tactics, and beliefs of sovereign citizens, debunking myths and providing practical guidance on recognizing and responding to their activities. Through a combination of prevention and intervention strategies, the book outlines how to disrupt the ...

Yes, they are watching, but with the right knowledge, you can escape the grid. Inside, you’ll discover secrets the government doesn’t advertise: the tricks of creating new identities from thin air, the art of misdirection (laying false trails to send manhunts the wrong way, and the gritty reality of living under the radar. Each chapter tackles a new obstacle in your path to invisibility. Worried about your digital footprint? Learn how to erase or encrypt the data that’s tagging along behind you. (One former skip-tracer shares how he found anyone online – and how you can stop people ...