Law Enforcement

Rusty Gun, Texas will never be the same once filming for the wildly popular reality television program, Top Shelf Chef cooks up more of a mystery than hot entrees. Death makes for an exciting recipe when Agatha and Hank are serving it up. Wedding planning and forensic evidence don't make for a very good reception. Unless you're a crime-fighting couple. From Liliana Hart, the New York Times bestselling author of the J.J. Graves Mystery Series, and husband Louis Scott, comes a scintillating new entry in their page-turning Harley and Davidson Mysteries. BOOKS IN THE SERIES Book 1 - The ...

What kind of dog works with the police? Sniffs for explosives? Keeps us safe when we travel? Law enforcement dogs! K-9 law enforcement dogs play an important role in communities everywhere. These furry friends can learn how to sniff out evidence and catch criminals. Find out what these four-legged officers do to help keep us safe!

Riley, a white wolf, knows Carly is his. He also knows his cousin Drew plans to claim her. Will Drew win Carly and ruin Riley's forever? Carly doesn't want to mate. She doesn't want her life ran by a male. Will she give in and choose Drew or Riley? Will white wolf trouble rain down on them or will they avoid it and claim a happy ever after?

Today, as one of the biggest cities in the country, Chicago means a lot of different things to different people, but the Windy City, as culturally rich as it is, has long been known for controversial political corruption and its gangster past. While those kinds of crimes are less prominent today, one recent documentary Chiraq provided a new chilling, sobering, and wildly unfortunate sobriquet for the city. For far too many of the city’s youth, the places they call home are just a few steps removed from an actual war zone.

Journalist Josiah Bates pulls back the curtain on a crisis that continues to plague the United States in this gripping narrative. Fueled by the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, gun violence has surged to unprecedented levels, devastating marginalized communities and urban areas across the nation. Bates embarks on a heart-wrenching journey, crisscrossing the country to meet victims, perpetrators, community activists, and renowned scholars. Through their powerful stories, he unearths the hidden causes behind the escalating gun violence epidemic.

The objective of this book is to provide the tools to cross the bridge from achieving financial wealth to also achieving life wealth. Building a life portfolio is as important as building a financial portfolio. This is a must-listen book for all officers at any stage of their career, including retirees who wish to live a life worth living. This book can easily by applied to all other careers, as well.

Officer William Raymond Trainor, Billy, breathes order. All that changes the day he finds a four-year-old child abandoned on a desolate mountain. His dull, ordered existence thrust into a fiery battle of wills and desire when an intriguing, exasperating woman with more secrets than she cares to share arrives at his door. Wanting the same thing he wants. Custody of the child. A battle he has no intention of losing. A mystery he has every intention of solving. Not only the one surrounding the very hot Anna McFadden. But the leads he follows pointing to a baby selling ring. In his hometown! ...

Stress Management for First Responders helps you to understand how stress affects all people, especially first responders. Learn how to help yourself and others. Stress unique to first responders is also covered.

Eagle with a Badge is the true story of pilot Paul Creech, who flew Texas state police helicopters and other aircraft for thirty years, preceded by ten years as a Texas Highway Patrolman. It was a life of extreme danger, with times of stark terror, interspersed with the routine that all police officers know. By day, by night, in weather ranging from floods and tornadoes to snowstorms, Paul rescued people, and helped ground officers apprehend bank robbers, murderers, and escaping convicts. He provided dangerous, low-level air support in siege situations and drug raids, often acting as the ...

Discover the art and science of negotiation through the lens of law enforcement in "Negotiation Methods And Tactics." Whether defusing a hostage crisis, navigating a high-stakes standoff, or resolving domestic disputes, effective negotiation is a cornerstone of modern policing. This comprehensive guide equips listeners with essential skills and strategies to handle diverse and complex scenarios. From understanding the psychology of crisis situations to leveraging advanced communication techniques and emerging technologies, this book offers practical insights into every facet of negotiation.

From Boy Scout to Bronze Star: One Man's Journey Through Law Enforcement, Military Service, and Academic Excellence Are you ready to discover what it truly means to be a "one percenter" - someone who dedicates their life to serving others? In this compelling memoir, Dr. Roy G. Taylor shares his remarkable journey from a C-student to becoming an accomplished police chief, military veteran, and a Ph.D. Drawing from over 45 years of experience in law enforcement, military service, and emergency management, Taylor provides unprecedented insights into: The challenges and rewards of a life ...

Book 1 in The Kim Kupar Novels series. Special Agent Kim Kupar thought she had found her dream job. Kim has an extensive background in business and science but when she finds herself assigned to the Forensics Investigation Group in Seattle, Washington, her work with the Department of Homeland Security challenges even her expertise. Senior Agent “T-Rex” Moyer introduces Kim to the handsome John Wang, President of the Asian Business Association, and sparks fly between Kim and the cultured businessman. But as Rex and Kim investigate the vicious Snakehead human trafficking and smuggling ...

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.

Does what she hides make her innocent? What she reveals makes her guilty? When the truth lies somewhere in between, it can get us both killed. As a Texas ranger, it is my obligation to uphold the law, but the day I laid eyes on her, I knew that she’d be trouble. Savin’ her awakened somethin’ inside that I haven’t felt since the day my wife died. I want to love again, but this frustrating, gorgeous woman is hidin’ something. *This novel contains situations that some readers may find objectionable. Not intended for those under the age of 18.

Mac had his life in order. His mechanic shop, his brothers and a house where he was comfortable. He thought he had it all, or at least all that he needed. The last thing he expected was the sexy, self-assured woman next door who seemed waiting to knock his life off kilter. Elyse had given up on dating. She didn't have time for it with her job and everything she wanted to do. Besides, she'd never found a man who could step up and be her equal without trying to make her smaller. Then the hot biker who lived next door knocked on her door. But was he more than just another pretty face? Pick up ...

If you have wondered how people are exploited into the sex trade and how they recover, then you will find this book detailing several enthralling stories to be a fascinating story.

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.

This book is for first responders who want to improve their communication at work, at home, and in public. Note: The contents of this book are mostly included in the book for supervisors, Leadership Training for First Responders. Therefore, this book is intended for non-supervisor First Responders. This series is for anyone who is or wants to be a first responder, which includes at least the following: law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, Emergency Room personnel, air rescue, and air transport. Communication is a key to all occupations within the overall First Responder umbrella...

All isn’t gold in Golden Valley, but if social media and an over-the-top Wild West wedding can change that this Christmas, she’s #doingthis. Aspiring social media influencer Lindy Sutton didn’t know what she was getting into when her great-aunt convinced her to promote Golden Valley’s new conference center as a wedding venue. The rural Montana town is dying, and if splashing an absurd rodeo princess dream wedding all over the internet will help save it, Lindy will give it a shot. It might be ridiculous, or it might go viral! Sheriff Wyatt West knows they need to bring in money and ...

After his undercover operation resulted in two bullets ripping through his body, Lt. Grady Rivers is more determined than ever to see the case through. Despite the objections of Commissioner Baxton, Grady wants to go back undercover to apprehend the drug kingpin, Dean - except his only lead to the man happens to suspect him of being a police officer. Now Grady has to convince Lara he is not an undercover cop. To do so, he will have to put his morals aside for the sake of duty.