Download or read book The Heart Behind the Badge written by Ron Shipp and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do when one of your friends is murdered? Not only murdered, but she was murdered by your other friend, (her ex husband) who also happened to be your childhood hero. This isn't just another book about OJ Simpson, it is the full story of a man who found himself in the middle of a dark tunnel that seemed to have no end. After years of guilt, lies, and betrayal, Ron battled back and forth whether or not to tell his story, in fear of losing his credibility. Twenty-two years later, he felt it was time for his story to be told. The Heart Behind the Badge is a memoir that outlines the life and events that led up to him testifying against one of his friends in what would be known as The Trial of the Century. Not one of his 15 years on the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) could have prepared him for what he was about to face.

Download or read book BLUE LIVES MATTER The Heart Behind the Badge written by Brian P. Whiddon and published by BookLocker.com. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A violent war is being waged against cops in America. A common strategy in warfare is to de-humanize the enemy. And, our liberal media is pushing that narrative on an hourly basis. The fact is the majority of cops are good people, with families, ambitions, mortgages, health issues, feelings, opinions and, most importantly, SELFLESS COURAGE. Brian Whiddon spent 15 years as a law enforcement officer. In these pages, he gives readers a rare look into the humanity of being a cop on the street. Car chases, fights, arrests, rapes, shootings, deaths – they are all in here. But, Brian takes you deeper than that. In Blue Lives Matter, you’ll feel the raw, personal emotions that come from a cop’s professional experiences. You’ll learn the conversations that cops have in private. You’ll be introduced to the things all cops know that aren’t part of the academy curriculum. From being seconds away from shooting a suspect, to dealing with inter-departmental politics, to pulling a pilot out of a fiery plane crash, you’ll learn how it really feels to be a cop. Laugh at Brian’s antics, fight back tears over stories of tragedy, and burn with anger when you learn what some people get away with. No subject is too sensitive and Brian addresses them all – poverty, racism, homelessness, sexism, political correctness, and even corruption. Cops are the last thin line of defense between YOU and the violent chaos we are now witnessing in cities like Seattle, Chicago, and Portland. If what you’ve seen on the news hasn’t made you get off the couch yet, and Back the Blue, then you need to read this book. You’ll find that cops are human, just like you. A portion of all royalties from this book are donated by the author to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Tunnel to Towers has several programs to help the family members of fallen first responders. Mainly, they pay off the mortgages of the homes of fallen heroes so that the family will not have to struggle with the burden of keeping a roof over their heads. Stephen Siller was a FDNY fireman who was getting off shift on the morning of September 11, 2001. After hearing reports of a plane crashing into the World Trade Center, he called his wife to say he would be home late, jumped in his truck, and raced toward the scene. However, the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel had been closed off for security reasons, and he could not drive through. Stephen strapped 60 pounds of equipment to his back, and ran on foot to the World Trade Center. He was one of the firemen who lost his life at Ground Zero. I invite you, also, to give to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Please enjoy this book knowing that part of what you paid will be donated to this worthy organization.

Download or read book The Heart Beyond the Badge written by Sam Cielakie and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2022-09-28 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam Cielakie, a longtime police officer, shares thirty-one uplifting devotionals for those serving in law enforcement. Drawing on his experiences with the patrol division, criminal investigations, and administrative services, he highlights struggles, challenges, and life lessons from his career while relating them to Scripture and the Word of God. Some of the insights he shares include: • It’s the silence before the storm that keeps us on edge. • We need to focus on Jesus when stressors overtake us. • Being lost is not bad when we have guidance. The author also emphasizes that we must remember that our lives are not defined by being law enforcement officers. When we go home, we have to be husbands, wives, dads, or moms. We are people foremost and should never be branded only by the badge we wear. After each devotional, the author includes a prayer and further reading from the Bible, so you can capitalize on your learning and move closer to the Lord.

Download or read book Blue Lives Matter The Heart Behind the Badge written by Brian P. Whiddon and published by Booklocker.com. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a war against cops in America. A common strategy in warfare is to de-humanize the enemy. Americans need to remember that cops are people, too. These pages provide a rare look into the humanity of a cop on the street. Car chases, fights, arrests, shootings, rapes, deaths - they are all in here. But, this book takes you deeper than that...

Download or read book American Heroes Coming out from Behind the Badge written by Greg Miraglia and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine working in a job you always dreamed of having and working in a career that excites and fulfills you in every way. Consider what it would be like to be highly successful in your work, admired by your peers, but always fearful that if anyone you work with discovered your secret, it could all be over. This is what it is like to be a closeted gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender member of law enforcement. And in the fire service and emergency medical services profession, the condition is even worse because of the common housing situation required while working a 24 to 48 hour shift. Its true that society as a whole has become more accepting of gay and lesbian people, but homophobia continues to be pervasive in much of the public safety arena. Most states still do not have any employment protection against harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation. Imagine being fired from the job you love because of who you are. American Heroes Coming Out From Behind The Badge is Greg Miraglias second book intended to show examples of how police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals have been able to come out and be successful on the job. The stories come from across the country and tell of a very personal and courageous journey. They are intended to both inspire and educate. The book contains a section on how to come out as well as a section with resources and associations supporting LGBT public safety professionals. This book is ideal for anyone who is struggling to come out as well as for straight allies who want to learn more about how to support their LGBT colleagues.

Download or read book A Cop s Life written by Randy Sutton and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After September 11, 2001 Las Vegas Police Sergeant Randy Sutton began soliciting writing from law enforcement officers-his goal being to bridge the gap between the police and those they serve, with a book that offers a broad and thoughtful look at the many facets of police life. Hundreds of active and former officers responded from all over the United States: men and women from big cities and small towns, some who had written professionally, but most for the first time. Sutton culled the selections into five categories: The Beat, Line of Duty, War Stories, Officer Down, and Ground Zero. The result is True Blue, a collection of funny, charming, exciting, haunting stories about murder investigations, missing children, bungling burglars, car chases, lonely and desperate shut-ins, routine traffic stops, officers killed in the line of duty, and the life-changing events of September 11. Here, officers reveal their emotions-fear and pride, joy and disgust, shame and love-as they recount the defining moments of their careers. In these stories, the heart and soul behind the badge shines through in unexpected ways. True Blue will change the way we think about the deeply human realm of police service.

Download or read book A Cop s Life written by Randy Sutton and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A COP'S LIFE... is about a midnight call that brings you to a grandmother battered to death in her bed while three punks go running and laughing through the night.... A COP'S LIFE... is about the man in the Ninja outfit who absorbs a full magazine of hollowpoint bullets and still raises his gun to kill you... A COP'S LIFE... is about the honor student, the pride and hope of his family, hanging from a speaker wire, or the baby who dies in your arms, or the people who think you're a hero--or the devil... In this powerful collection of tales from the frontlines, Las Vegas police sergeant Randy Sutton goes beyond the neon into the dark corners of society, putting us into the driver's seat of his cruiser and a job that ricochets from moments of sheer terror to coffee-fueled boredom--with stops on the way at every conceivable act of human folly and depravity. With a poet's touch, and the unflinching realism of a crime scene photograph, A COP'S LIFE is the ultimate depiction of the hardest job there is. "Brilliantly evokes the tormented inner life of the average cop." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A compelling, sometimes wrenching, always insightful read that takes us into the soul of a working cop." --John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author of The Second Chair and The Motive

Download or read book The Spirit behind Badge 145 written by Jim McNeff and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are enamored with stories about cops, but rarely do we get a chance to walk in the shoes of one while reading about the personal and spiritual battles waged when one is fighting crime. Jim's narrative will pull you into the moment of each crisis. These stories are the material of movies but they happened in real life. Jim will weave his experiences into the truth taught in Scripture. Whether or not you are part of the law enforcement community, you will be entertained by the adventures. Regardless of your relationship with Christ, you will be challenged to do something with the claims made by Jesus. There is engaging action in this book, but the serious purpose is that it will serve as a challenging devotional guide and bring you closer to Christ.

Download or read book Balance written by Ron Gallo and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balance is a collection of (3) volumes of gems that Author Ron Gallo has dug up to provide spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God’s word, to balance oneself. They will catch any readers eye and keep their attention for many reasons, one of which the book in three volumes is all written differently from other books,, with a different format and flavor that gets more tastier with each turn of the page. Volume: One: “The Awakening”, here the author provides a vast treasury of Gems from his collection of Gods truths on living the Christian life. . Each one of the volumes compliments the other. All three volumes are written in short sentence/paragraph form, to capture the reader’s attention, with humor, and straight points that will enhance the readers walk with God.

Download or read book The Heart Breaker written by Renee Harless and published by Harless Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2019-01-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zack Nicholson is more than just a handsome face. He is a liar. He is a thief. He is the bane of my existence. Zack is my college ex's best friend and we only agreed on one thing - we both hated each other. The years haven't changed my dislike, or attraction, of my nemesis, who is now vying for the same position I'm working so hard for. I'm completely screwed. Blake Holliday is gorgeous. She is a nerd. She is rude. She knows how to push every one of my buttons. Blake didn't give me the time of day from the moment I met her - and that pissed me off. I haven't seen her for six years, and when she strolls into that conference room with a chip on her shoulder I want to do nothing more than knock it down. Except my desire for her is stronger than ever. I'm completely screwed. (previously published as Screw You)

Download or read book True Blue written by Sgt. Randy Sutton and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After September 11, 2001 Las Vegas Police Sergeant Randy Sutton began soliciting writing from law enforcement officers-his goal being to bridge the gap between the police and those they serve, with a book that offers a broad and thoughtful look at the many facets of police life. Hundreds of active and former officers responded from all over the United States: men and women from big cities and small towns, some who had written professionally, but most for the first time. Sutton culled the selections into five categories: The Beat, Line of Duty, War Stories, Officer Down, and Ground Zero. The result is True Blue, a collection of funny, charming, exciting, haunting stories about murder investigations, missing children, bungling burglars, car chases, lonely and desperate shut-ins, routine traffic stops, officers killed in the line of duty, and the life-changing events of September 11. Here, officers reveal their emotions-fear and pride, joy and disgust, shame and love-as they recount the defining moments of their careers. In these stories, the heart and soul behind the badge shines through in unexpected ways. True Blue will change the way we think about the deeply human realm of police service.

Download or read book Interventions Training and Technologies for Improved Police Well Being and Performance written by Arble, Eamonn Patrick and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for evidence-based practice to enhance current and future police training and assessment has never been greater. This need focuses on the procedures and findings of research within the field of police work along with the philosophy guiding these research approaches and commentaries on the methods being used. With many future directions for the science of police training and assessment, the focus on new training techniques and technologies for improving performance is of the upmost importance to find the best current, evidence-based practices for policing. In addition to these practices, understanding the practical realities and challenges of implementing cutting-edge procedures is essential in gaining a holistic view on police well-being and performance. Interventions, Training, and Technologies for Improved Police Well-Being and Performance is a critical publication that explores new training methods and technologies. The future of policing is poised to change, making the need for developments in evidence-based practices more important than ever before. New technology and techniques for improving performance and the perception of the police force can guide the policies and practices of law enforcement, trainers and academies, government officials, policymakers, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, to a more effective implementation of training and procedures. Including the perspective of police officers within the publication, this text offers insight into an often neglected viewpoint when creating training and policies. This text is also be beneficial for researchers, academicians, and students interested in the new training techniques, technologies, and interventions for police performance and well-being.

Download or read book Some Perfect Tomorrow written by Craig R. Seaton and published by Yellorondack Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The yellow chair changed my life.” Do you feel like you will never stop missing the one you lost? In Some Perfect Tomorrow, you get to know people just like you. Real people. Missing ones they lost. You find yourself sharing your grief with newfound friends. Friends who get what you’re going through. Just knowing this can help you make it through your day…or your moment. These are up-close, true stories. Told first-hand by a veteran caregiver—with decades in the funeral profession. Craig R. Seaton has personally helped thousands through loss and grief. Cremations and burials. Memorial services and last goodbyes. The encounters in this book are stirring. They will help you with loss—whether recent or long ago. Grief is timeless because love is timeless. People. Experiencing loss, looking for hope. Loving through grief, and somehow finding life in death. Each short chapter ends with Sparks of Life—useful, practical reflections to help you. Could a yellow chair change your life, too?

Download or read book Evoked Potentials written by Pat Dannenberg and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sadie Ackerman doesnt have to leave home to find adventure. She is on a trip of descent to the shadow world of her own unconscious, a trip of ascent to the mystery of expanded awareness, and a trip in the mid-world of everyday reality where falling in love with a sexy detective rocks the current organization of her psyche. A convergence of mystery, murder, maternity, marriage and the Mossad swirls around Sadie as she searches for a new direction in the quiet woods and waters of southern New Jersey and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Download or read book The Dark Descendants The Complete Series written by Krista Walsh and published by Raven's Quill Press (Krista Walsh). This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 1670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It starts with seven strangers locked in a room. None of them realize how different their lives will be when six of them walk out. Stalked by murders and hauntings, demonic thieves, menacing cults, and old vendettas, the sorceress, the gorgon-fae, the succubus, the demigoddess, the human, and the daemelus are tied together in ways they cannot escape. And the only way to find the answers they seek is to put faith in their unexpected and fragile alliance. Filled with magic and mystery, friendship and a touch of romance, this series is sure to delight and entertain. Join this memorable cast of supernaturals as they walk the dark path of their ancestry to save themselves and the world from an enemy they all believe to be dead. This boxset includes all seven books of the Dark Descendants (previously The Invisible Entente) series: The Invisible Entente Prequel Novella Death at Peony House Song of Wishrock Harbor Shadows in the Garden Hotel Howl of the Fettered Wolf Light of the Stygian Orb Gods of the Stone Oracle

Download or read book True Blue To Protect and Serve written by Randy Sutton and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This powerful collection of true stories written by police officers--from murder investigations to bungled burglaries to September 11th--depicts not just the details of police work, but the heart and soul behind the uniform and badge. Martin's Press.

Download or read book The Man Behind Badge 711 written by Thomas Cooney and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Cooney is a calm, good-natured man with a keen sense of responsibility, which is probably why he devoted his entire life to public service. After he completed a tour of duty in the army, Cooney's dream of becoming a New York City fireman came true in 1959, when he was sworn in and issued lucky badge #711. For 20 years he would faithfully serve the people of New York. During those years he also had a part-time chauffeuring job driving for William F. Buckley Jr., who was, among other things, editor of the National Review, a syndicated columnist, author, and host of Firing Line. In 1997, Cooney retired to enjoy his golden years with Edie, his wife of 43 years. But on September 11, 2001, he knew he had to help. Cooney would spend ten to twelve hours a day at Ground Zero during the recovery process. He returned to the site as often as he could, amazed that so many other retired firefighters were there as well, working alongside the active FD men. After battling two types of cancer that were later linked to the events of 9/11, Tom Cooney is healthy and fully retired. He is genuinely proud of his past as he repeatedly put his life on the line, along with his fellow firefighters, to help save lives and property. He knows he is blessed to have two families-his wife, three children, and six grandchildren, and his comrades from the New York Fire Department. Badge #711 is his story.