Law Enforcement

Two years after his wife’s death, ex-marine Carlos Ruiz isn't looking for romance. But then army vet and security expert Natalie Rodriguez and her incredible K-9 walk into his life in the Everglades. Before long, the purely professional relationship turns all too personal, especially once Carlos’s little boy goes missing. Now, as they follow the K-9's every lead, uncovering the truth becomes vital to the child's rescue. And to securing their all too precarious future.

Ever wish there was a step-by-step blueprint to the law enforcement accreditation process? Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of accreditation standards and having to compile documentation for each? Do you wear many hats in your agency, to include accreditation and have so little time to manage them all? Have you been doing it awhile and are ready to step up your A-game?

A Romantic Mystery The teacher had apparently walked in on a robbery and been killed in his classroom Resource Officer Lanell Rhodes is determined to see justice for the young man. Pilot Connor Prescott is shocked to learn of the death of the young teacher his sister has been dating. But when he arrives at the school and seeks information, he is warned by the attractive Resource Officer that he is not to meddle in police business. Lanell and Connor share a common goal of finding justice for the victim, but can they overcome their differences and share a future together as well?

It’s evident that policing is a problem. But what is the way best forward? In Beyond Policing, distinguished scholar and writer Philip V. McHarris reimagines the world without police to find answers and reveal how we can make police departments obsolete. Beyond Policing tackles thorny issues with evidence, including data and personal stories, to uncover the weight of policing on people and communities and the patterns that prove police reform only leads to more policing.

Conquer the Federal Air Marshal Exam: Your Guide to a Career in TSA Law Enforcement is an essential resource for aspiring Federal Air Marshals. This comprehensive guide covers crucial topics to help candidates prepare for the rigorous exam and succeed in their careers. The book delves into the Federal Air Marshal Service, providing an overview of its history, mission, and organizational structure. It explores aviation security protocols, detailing the procedures and technologies used to ensure the safety and security of flights. The guide also focuses on threat assessment, teaching ...

Broken and Blue: A Policeman’s Guide To Health, Hope, and Healing by Chief Scott Silverii is a heartfelt and powerful testimonial of a law enforcement officer’s journey through the darkest valleys of anxiety, pain, and PTSD. With over 25 years of service, Chief Silverii shares his personal struggles and the toll that a career in policing can take on one’s mental and emotional health. This book is not just a recount of hardships but a beacon of hope and a guide to healing. Chief Silverii opens up about his path to recovery, offering practical advice and spiritual insights that helped ...

When 21-year-old Gwendoline Crockford signed up to join the Berkshire Constabulary in 1951, she had little idea of what she was getting herself into. Whether carrying a human skeleton out of the woods, finding a missing child, investigating thefts, or chasing an escaped zebra, every day brought fresh adventures. In this nostalgic, tender and honest account of post-war British society, we follow a bright, determined woman navigating a man's world, serving as many people as she can.

On a Thursday in November of 2013, Guadalupe Morales waited anxiously with her sister-in-law and their four small children. Every Latino man who drove away from their shared apartment above a small auto repair shop that day had failed to return - arrested, one by one, by ICE agents and local police. As the two women discussed what to do next, a SWAT team clad in body armor and carrying assault rifles stormed the room. In Separated, William D. Lopez examines the lasting damage done by this daylong act of collaborative immigration enforcement in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Daniel Reinhardt spent 24 years as a police officer near Cleveland, Ohio. He was long unaware of the ways the culture of the police department was shaping him, but gradually, through his own experiences as a police officer and through the mentorship of Black Christians in his life, his eyes were opened to a difficult truth: police brutality against racial minorities was endemic to the culture of the system itself. In Rethinking the Police, Reinhardt lays out a history of policing in the United States, showing how it developed a culture of dehumanization, systemic racism, and brutality.

The creation of the Texas Rangers, as a response to Indian retaliations and renegade assaults on the banking and transportation systems, was born of a need to react quickly. Special skills were required, and unlike the military, resourcefulness and improvisatory thinking were prized, alongside obedience to orders. Author Mike Cox described the ideal Texas Ranger as one who is "able to handle any situation without definite instruction from his commanding officer."

A young student at St. Stephen's College, the daughter of a professor up for a prestigious post, is found brutally murdered on an isolated jogging path. Unwilling to turn the killing over to the local police, the university calls in New Scotland Yard. Thus, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, enter the rarefied world of Cambridge University, where academic gowns often hide murderous intentions. For both officers, the true identity of Elena Weaver proves elusive.

Four bite-size romance short stories featuring curvy heroines and the men that love them. Curvy Perfection: a steamy workplace romance with a 21-year age gap. Curvy Desire: a steamy wedding romance between a mountain man and an innocent bridesmaid. Curvy Obsession: a steamy romance that crosses more than a few lines. Curvy Cravings: a steamy second-chance romance with a mountain man.

The case of Madeleine McCann has gripped the world, with investigations spanning thousands of miles as new clues emerged over the years. Christian Stefan Brückner was arrested by German police who alleged he was involved in the disappearance of a young British female Madeleine “Maddie” McCann who was taken from an apartment in Praia da Luz while on holiday in Portugal. This story is a recreation of events based on the allegations in the long-running case. According to Portuguese, German, and British law, he is not guilty until proven otherwise.

Martin Suarez, a legend within the FBI who specialized in Colombian drug cartels, holds the record for the longest time spent continuously undercover. As his alter ego Manny, Martin followed the unspoken rules of the cartels: He knew the right lingo to use, the right whiskey to drink, the right watch to wear, the wrong questions to ask. He smuggled over $1 billion worth of cocaine into the United States for the Medellín Cartel and, as his cover deepened, he graduated to become a high-level money launderer for the North Coast Cartel.

There is no more noble profession in any society formed by man, than serving the people. There is no greater human responsibility or undertaking than civil, thoughtful and unbiased enforcement of the laws of the land. With the establishment of such enforcement organaizations, which will be staffed by imperfect human beings, we have a responsibility and duty to ensure that “We, the people,” do the utmost to respect those enforcing the law.

The first geofence warrant was issued in 2016. By 2021, Google was responding to 11,000 geofence warrant requests per year from officers wanting a list of cell phones at a crime scene at the time a crime was being committed. This new aspect of Fourth Amendment constitutional law is exciting and complex. If you are a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, criminal defense lawyer, judge, or citizen who cares about the constitutional right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment, you need to listen to this book.

Tuck left home more than twenty years ago to be his own man. Now he's called back with the news that both his parents are dead and he needs to be there. He doesn't want to go. He's built a life with the Demented Souls. They've been his family for the last ten years. But something tells him that may be changing. London is stuck in a life she hates. Wishing she'd gotten out when she had the chance. She's sick of her dead end job tending bar in Deadwood. Intent on complaining to a friend one night she texts her. or she thought she did. Instead her message went to a wrong number. With nothing ...

In this sweet romance Third Time's the Charm, the third book in the Fredericksburg County Series, Deputy Sheriff Jon Cavanagh has everything he’s ever wanted, a great job, two growing boys, and a woman who adores his body, everything except his estranged wife. He’s joined SLED, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, bought a new home, and begun a new life with his two sons. As a SLED agent, Jon's new job is to work in tandem with other law enforcement agencies, in this case, his old boss, Alec Harmon. SLED agent Jon Cavanagh said goodbye to love a long time ago. The last thing he ...

Gang Warfare: Strategies, Tactics, and Survival explores the complex, evolving world of gang conflict, examining the methods, motivations, and mechanics that drive these violent organizations. From the brutal street fights of local crews to the sophisticated operations of transnational cartels, the book delves into the tactical decisions that dictate gang behavior in urban environments worldwide. The book unpacks critical elements such as close-quarters combat, ambush strategies, and the use of psychological warfare to maintain dominance. It examines how gangs utilize modern tools like ...

Everyone faces misfortune. Can Nellie see past hers to find true love at Christmas? All Nelissa Shaffer wants is a fresh start. Dover’s Crossing, Idaho seems like a perfectly quaint small town with a welcoming byline. Except where she’s concerned. The only person interested in getting to know her is Deputy Calvin Lewis, but with her history, she can’t trust him. With all her misfortunes, is there any hope for Nelissa to have a Merry Christmas? It will take a miracle. But then, tis the season. This quirky rom com turns a few of the holiday Hallmark tropes on their tails. Disclaimer: ...