Law Enforcement

During his 28-year career, Matthew Horace rose through the ranks from a police officer working the beat to a federal agent working criminal cases in some of the toughest communities in America to a highly decorated federal law enforcement executive managing high-profile investigations nationwide. Yet it was not until seven years into his service - when Horace found himself face down on the ground with a gun pointed at his head by a white fellow officer - that he fully understood the racism seething within America's police departments.

The Badge and the Burden: Stories from the Other Side of the Line By G.J. Fene Summary: In The Badge and the Burden, G.J. Fene delivers a powerful, unflinching collection of short stories that pierce the myth of the invulnerable cop and illuminate the emotional weight of wearing the badge. Told from the first-person perspectives of police officers confronting moral gray zones, systemic failures, burnout, and personal reckoning, these narratives challenge the thin blue line from the inside out. From ride-alongs gone wrong to welfare checks that unravel old ghosts, each story captures a ...

A possible scenario if some of the West Mesa Killers got caught..The dedicated officers that made this happen.

A sexy playboy billionaire. An independent female cop. Both working the same case. A case that could kill them. Bolton Steele, the youngest of the Steele brothers, literally runs into a beautiful woman chasing his suspect. This encounter sends them into a partnership neither wants, and one more dangerous than anything either of them expected. From society functions, a cat burglar, and a dangerous art thief, Bolton and Cheri find themselves in a fight for their lives. Can they let go of preconceived plans and follow their hearts or will they succumb to the wiles of a cold-blooded killer? ...

A manhunt stretches from the foothill cities into the urban proximate San Bernardino National Forest of Southern California. Harley Fremont, and her K-9 partner, Gemma, are called back into action to resolve the case. Their quarry is a veteran who combines his military, plus search and rescue training, to elude searchers. He leaves behind bodies and false clues. Will Harley and Gemma miss the clues and lose their reputation for solving crimes? Join Harley and Gemma on their latest quest to find out. Readers call this a fast-paced, suspenseful read, with great characters.

Previously published as Emerson Drake (c) 2018, by Wick, Christa (AUTHOR), completely rewritten in first person POV and revised throughout with newly added content, and a different extended ending. ----------------------------------------------------------------- I fell for her even though I knew better, and I walked away to protect us both. Now it’s three years later and I’m deep undercover with the FBI. Figures that the bikers I’m trying to take down would be targeting her; that’s just my damned luck. Ironically, she’s free to love anyone she wants now. But she doesn’t know ...

Garret Cooper is back! Relentless Pursuit, Book 5 in the thrilling, action packed Garret Cooper Series, rejoins the unpredictable life of Garret Cooper as he struggles to remain on the straight and narrow path of redemption. Pulled in one direction by the needs of his friend, Alex Ramirez, yet determined to keep his promises to his wife, Fonda, Garret fights for the life they have built on Maui. Alex is hunting for the former CIA operative, Urban Wilcox, while attempting to shut down the Falcon Cartel. However, the Cartel of the Suns has other ideas. Set in beautiful Maui, corrupt Venezuela...

A highly acclaimed journalistic masterpiece and true crime classic, Homicide illustrates a year in the life of the detectives of the Homicide Unit in the city of Baltimore. David Simon, a reporter for the Baltimore Sun, spent 4 years on the police beat before taking a leave of absence to write this book.

Jab Boone and his wife had just begun a 10-day vacation along the Oregon coast. They heard sustained gunfire and watched four, stocking-masked men flee a restaurant. The Boones became first scene investigators and determined that 55 patrons were murdered. As the days followed, they worked with the Portland FBI to uncover the killers' identities. Jab discovered a man, known as the Baron, was not only behind the massacre, but would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. The Boones race against time to stop the Baron's next murderous scheme -- and stay alive themselves! This book is the 24th in...

Four years ago, former US Marshal Jackson Dean left his job after falling for a witness—who’s suddenly the target of an assassin. Now it’s up to Jackson and his K-9 partner to protect single mom Everly Lopez and her young daughter when Everly’s identity is blown. But with hired killers looking for a payday, Jackson must use all his resources to stop them from silencing Everly permanently.

With a background in psychology, FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid is good at getting into the heads of killers and victims both. Still, her latest case is leaving her stumped. A third body has turned up in San Antonio - and it bears the same unique and troubling MO as the first two. The killer is clearly trying to send a message. But what is it - and to whom? All roads keep leading Lucy down a dead end....

Romance and Murder Mix in the Latest Story Featuring Sheriff Mel Crane and Special Agent Dana Rossi! Customs Special Agent Dana Rossi is down but not out after being shot and seriously injured during her previous assignment. Will romance blossom or will sparks fly when she agrees to shack up in Morelville with the beautiful butch Sheriff Melissa ‘Mel’ Crane and her extended family while she recovers? Will murder get in the way of love? If murder doesn’t, will life in a house with children or a political campaign keep them apart? Can Mel solve two major crimes and keep her former job ...

Follow the stories of the Heroes and Heroines of Bareglen Creek, Texas as they support each other through the challenges of finding love in the Western Frontier in the Hero Hearts CHARMED series! Fall in love with the characters, struggles, and triumphs of this acclaimed series. Bestselling author Kate Cambridge's entire Bareglen Creek series of three books is now available to read in one sweet, uplifting anthology and features the following three clean & wholesome historical romances: LAWFULLY CHARMED, Lawman/Sherrif Romance RELUCTANTLY CHARMED, Medical Romance PATIENTLY CHARMED, Medical ...

Book #17 of the Jab Boone Murder Mystery Series The revamped Termite Brigade has been unleashed! Law enforcement officers of every persuasion have been murdered without remorse. But their youth fails to cover-up an important clue to their whereabouts. As the body count mounts, Jab and his posse invade the Brigade’s strongholds, knowing that retaliation would be swift and sure!

Cole gave up his girlfriend and college dream to go home and take care of his siblings and the families Double Diamond ranch 16 years ago. For so long all they had done was stick together and work the ranch, but now they are all grown up and the ranch was doing well. After an abusive marriage, Shasta moved to Telluride to go to work for the local county Sherriff’s department. She hadn’t realized that was Cole’s county but during the investigation into his sister’s abduction case they reconnect. Cole wants to start back where they left off, but Shasta is still hurt and angry about ...

After their resounding success in the cyberworld, Caine and Aibel, esteemed special agents of the Bureau of Artificial Intelligence Law Enforcement (B.A.I.L.E.), find themselves poised on the precipice of a new challenge – their first mission in the real world. Having proven their mettle in navigating the complexities of virtual environments and thwarting cyber threats, Caine and Aibel now face the daunting prospect of applying their skills in the tangible world. However, looming over their every move is the enigmatic Byte Baron. Amidst the bustling streets and crowded corridors, the ...

Mel and Dana attempt to bring their growing romantic relationship full circle but family, duty and family duties all conspire to get in the way. A victim with close ties to the Cranes escapes a deadly assault with his life only to die from his injuries minutes later. Mel has few clues to find the fighter turned murderer and the further she goes with her investigation, the more the situation deteriorates. Meanwhile, Dana’s trying to plan their wedding but the family is resisting both her efforts and the wishes of the couple while focusing more on her sister and her traditional relationship...

In Betrayed by the Badge, evidence clerk Rachel Turner uncovers a deadly trail of corruption inside her own police department—and becomes the target of a powerful conspiracy. Reluctantly partnered with Internal Affairs investigator Marcus Wade, Rachel must fight for justice while navigating betrayal, danger, and undeniable attraction. As threats close in and secrets unravel, trust is their only weapon—and love may be the cost of seeking the truth in a world built on lies.

“Hide, Maya. Don’t let the bad people find you.” Those are the last words Forest Service law enforcement officer and K-9 handler Maya Thompson ever heard her mother say. Returning to the Colorado mountains, ex-soldier Maya is no longer a scared little girl. She’s here to investigate her mother’s cold case, but fear creeps in when it comes to her personal life—things are getting serious with sheriff deputy Josh Colten.

I am writing this story to share the experience Officer Scott had with Officer Full Throttle. It was by far his most memorable experience as a law enforcement officer. Officer Scott spent most of his career in Special Ops in the military, and a law enforcement career was his best option. Officer Scott’s first training officer right out of rookie school was Officer Full Throttle. It’s only fair that he would share this story to illustrate what an outstanding officer Full Throttle was and was the best Officer Scott had ever worked with in his 15 years as an officer.