Law Enforcement

She was trying to do her job by the book. Strong undercurrent of corruption was drifting her away. Could she survive her reality? Reema was a hard working Indian girl in her twenties. When her low paying public sector job made her work sixteen hours a day she did not complain. The same job introduced her to the reality of crime and corruption. Night after night Reema found herself wide awake turning from one side to another. Corruption was not a choice though corruption was about to kill her body and soul. Would she bury her naivety to become the ghastliest evil to triumph over the evil? ...

Casey Hartman checks handsome Will Kerns into Belmont Inn, her family home passed down through generations. He claims to be on vacation, but when Casey witnesses a murder, Will flashes his DEA badge and takes her on the run. His real mission is to seize a drug operation in the historical town of Belmont. Casey can’t believe this is happening in her little town, much less that she witnessed a murder. Will is determined to take down the drug ring and the man leading the operation, but can he do that while running with Casey? She wasn’t part of his mission. Will soon realizes this ...

Deidra Frost is a U. S. Deputy Marshal assigned to the elite Witness Protection Program. Her first partner had died in the line of duty. That he was her lover was her dirty little secret. She is now teamed with a handsome, decorated veteran, and when a Federal Judge is killed in their town, they suddenly find themselves protecting the brother-in-law of the drug kingpin suspected of having the trigger pulled. Hardway is an assassin and a master of disguise. He believes he is the reincarnation of an ice pick-wielding hitman from the heyday of the mobster. Pittsburgh Phil was a famed killer ...

Indigenous Justice is Book 10 in the Durvile True Cases series. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation and respectful of Indigenous cultural integrity, judges, lawyers, and law enforcement officers write about working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples through their trials and tribulations with the criminal justice system. The stories are a mix of previously published essays from the True Cases anthologies with an equal number of new chapters by legal and law enforcement professionals.

In the seaside village of Sechelt, Emma O’Brea prepares a dinner to celebrate six years of marriage: ­a union she has polished to gleaming perfection, along with her showcase home. The next morning her husband leaves for work, never to return. At the same time, in nearby Vancouver, a simple-minded stock boy named Eddie Addison defends his tattered pride against the unwitting slights of a college girl, unleashing his rage in an act that will have far-reaching consequences.

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.

One desperate student. One remote cabin. One decision that changes everything. Jenna never wanted to be a cheater, but college life led her down a dark path. Now someone knows her secret, and they want $2,000 to keep quiet. The meeting place: an abandoned ranger station deep in the forest where no one will witness the exchange. But when FBI Agent Sarah Brightwater gets the call about a murder at that same location, she knows her seven-year hunt is about to take a deadly turn. In the shadow of the mountains, predator and prey will meet. Not everyone will leave the forest the same way they ...

In the dangerous world of outlaw motorcycle clubs, one woman's quest for the truth could cost her everything--including the man she never knew she needed. Ginger "Shy" Jones thought she knew the rules of the game. Raised in the shadow of the Red Vipers MC, she's no stranger to the gritty underbelly of biker culture. But when she wakes up battered and bleeding on a country road with no memory of how she got there, she realizes she's in way over her head. As she struggles to piece together the events of that night, she finds herself caught between her volatile boyfriend and Viking, her ...

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."

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.

Dorie Hudson, reporter for the Daelin Beacon, is investigating a series of break-ins and burglaries across Daelin, GA. One witness identifies the culprit of an arson as chief of police Riley McDonough, escaping in a stolen purple car. Who is this look-a-like criminal who shares Riley’s DNA? He is targeting all the people Riley cares about, even his dog. Dorie’s fiancé Ross MacAvoy is in California working for the National Forestry Service, hoping to earn a spot in Georgia’s Chattahoochee Forest come spring. Riley’s boyhood best friend, Ross is also targeted when he comes home for a...

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 ...

In this Very Short Introduction, Georgios A. Antonopoulos and Georgios Papanicolaou uncover the reality of organized crime in our world today. Shining a light on the people involved in organized crime, Antonopoulos and Papanicolaou question whether the term "organized" is used to evoke the image, the operations, and power of a legitimate organization, such as a corporation. Discussing whether there are particular crimes that the label "organized crime" applies to, or if any crime can be organized, they also consider what happens when organized crime extends beyond borders.

I’d attended my meddling Great Aunt Dotty’s local bachelor auction with every intention of winning a date with the handsome doctor in town I’ve had my eye on for a few years now. And even if that hadn’t been the case, believe you me, Sheriff Gamble is the absolute last man that should’ve been on my radar when the bidding began. It’s tough enough being a female deputy in a small town and a big family with way more overprotective males than any single girl should have. Last thing I need is gossip flying about me and my admittedly hot, mysteriously brooding boss. Still. Something ...

Previously published as Sutton Lee (c) 2018, by Wick, Christa (AUTHOR), revised throughout with newly added content, and a different extended ending. ------------------------------------------------------ He’s my boss’s brother. Intense and stoic. Humble, disciplined ex-military. And built like a gorgeously rugged tank that somehow manages to make me feel dainty. I’ve been keeping a very big, very necessary secret from his entire family for years now. I’ve never liked having to do it. In fact, it’s why I’ve been avoiding him from practically the first day we met. Because ...

Conquer the Environmental Conservation Officer Exam: Your Concise Guide to Protecting Fish, Wildlife, and Natural Resources is a focused summary designed to complement more comprehensive study materials for aspiring conservation officers. This guide distills essential knowledge on key topics such as wildlife protection, natural resource management, and invasive species control. It offers practical insights into critical areas like enforcing conservation laws, managing habitats, and protecting water resources. Through detailed explanations and real-world examples, this concise guide explores...

The killer is on the run Harper and Liam are getting closer Danger escalates As Harper and Liam get closer to bringing down the man responsible for the crimes in the name of ridding the world of sin, they uncover an operation of his followers. As each member is brought in for questioning, deaths increase, and an assassin gets increasingly restless. A teen boy is kidnapped and forced to play a deadly game with Harper and Liam. Who will survive a madman’s mind that is quickly spiraling out of control? Get the fourth volume in the Seven Deadly Sins series now and not miss one minute of the ...

They’re going undercover…in and out of the bedroom. Gang members are taking over the halls of Lowell High. Desperate to save her alma mater, teacher Kelly Finch reaches out to at-risk students, even as gang activity continues to escalate. When the superintendent seeks aid from an undercover task force, Kelly is forced to host the most insufferable, most arrogant, most arousing man she’s ever met —Lt. “Mac” McNally. The opinionated pair clashes hard, especially after Mac targets her favorite student. When Kelly lands on the gang’s radar, putting her in imminent danger, the ...

A lively collection of wilder-than-fiction poaching stories from across Canada and the US, including insights from investigating officers involved in real poaching situations: Get ready to hear some of the wildest true crime imaginable. Showcasing fish and wildlife poaching stories from every province and territory in Canada and every state in the United States, decorated fishery officer Randy Nelson offers a thrilling look into a dangerous industry.

Good Cop, Good Cop gives every officer the pep talk and essential strategies needed to not only survive a career in public safety but also to live well. It is a first of its kind health and wellness book, specifically designed for people in law enforcement.