Law Enforcement

Arresting Communication is a book that is entertaining, funny, realistic, and right on point. It explains the essential principles of interaction while providing the skills necessary for those who wish to succeed in the law enforcment (or any other) profession. Whether in the field of public safety or for those private industry, this book should be a mandatory read; it could save your career and perhaps...your life.

When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control. Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation.

You step into a doorway to see a man levelling a shotgun at your chest You hold a dying child in your arms You crawl into a mangled car to help someone trapped and bleeding These are a small sampling of the kinds of things that police officers encounter. Not everyone is able to do the job that cops do, fewer still are willing. Those who do it with grace and dignity are special people. CODE 4 is an insider's view of the police profession, seen through the eyes of one of its veterans. Over a 37-year span Terry Smith worked as a uniformed officer, a long-haired undercover narcotics agent, an ...

Tactical Reload offers a road map for police professionals eager to succeed as America transitions from unrest to a new age of social enlightenment. Through honest personal stories and interviews with top police chiefs and thought leaders, Wilson thoroughly explores the present crisis of law enforcement and foreshadows a safer future.

Our profession is under attack but not from the public or anti-police movement. Our culture within our law enforcement agenices is what is slowly killing the job. This book takes you inside law enforcement agenices and how the internal politics and poor leadership decisions have made the job so difficult that officers are leaving in record numbers.

Fundamentals of Report Writing for Law Enforcement is a comprehensive, no-nonsense guide for anyone in law enforcement who might benefit from additional writing skills. Written by Sergeant Michael Roberts, a 28-year, knuckle-dragging police veteran with boots-on-the-ground experience, and co-authored by his far wiser wife, award-winning author and college professor Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, this book covers nearly every aspect of LEO report writing. Designed to complement and support academy report training, this text walks readers through the full report writing process: Why reports ...

This book provides concise, targeted information for police officers. The Fourth Amendment only prohibits one type of search or seizure, the unreasonable one. This book explains what those factors are. It is written in a checklist type format and officers around the country have expressed their appreciation for its down-to-earth writing style and easy-to-apply format.

If you work in law enforcement and need to make yourself understood with Spanish-speakers, Spanish for Law Enforcement will provide you with the essential phrases to meet your needs. Learn words and phrases that relate to the most commonly encountered situations, without tedious grammar lessons.

Blending history and memoir, retired U.S. Marshal Mike Earp—a descendant of the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp—offers an exclusive and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the most storied law enforcement agency in America, illuminating its vital role in the nation’s development for more...

For the first time ever, hear the bestselling leadership book of all time, read in its entirety by John Maxwell himself! HarperCollins and John C. Maxwell are celebrating the milestone anniversary of Maxwell’s New York Times bestselling book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, with the...

Are you fascinated by criminology, forensics, and detective work? This you-are-there guide takes you deep into the world of crime, giving you a better understanding of the dark recesses of the criminal mind and how law enforcement officials investigate crime. You'll gain real-world knowledge of the reasons for and consequences of crime, the way society responds to it, and, most important, how crime can be prevented.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

He landed his dream job pursuing the guilty, but two decades of horrific violence and a steady stream of death left him scarred...From the streets of South Los Angeles to the elite homicide bureau, former sheriff’s detective Danny R. Smith saw some of LA’s darkest hours: A crack cocaine epidemic, unprecedented gang warfare, a spike in homicides that stunned the nation, the Rodney King riots. In this no-holds-barred memoir, Smith offers a rare, unfiltered view of a career in law enforcement.

A woman who can’t remember. A soldier who wishes he could forget. Hunter Everett may have gotten out of the Special Forces, but the demons that haunt him aren’t as easy to escape. His friends keep encouraging him to come stay at the Resting Warrior Ranch. After all, it was created for people like Hunter—soldiers with PTSD struggling to readjust to civilian life—but he isn’t interested. It’s better, safer, for everyone if he just remains alone. Until he discovers Jada Moyer—bruised, terrified, and with no memory of anything about her life. Cops and criminals alike seem to be ...

Prepare for success in law enforcement with 'Pass the Police Exam: Your Path to Success on the Law Enforcement Test.' This comprehensive study guide covers all the essential topics you need to master to pass your law enforcement exam and embark on a fulfilling career in policing. Delve into crucial subjects such as Law Enforcement Procedures and Practices, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, and Constitutional Law and Civil Rights. Gain insights into Patrol Operations and Tactics, Use of Force and Defensive Tactics, and Emergency Response and Crisis Management to navigate challenging ...

"A profession built on resilience must now prove its own ability to adapt in order to survive." The Thinning Blue Line exposes one of the greatest threats to American law enforcement today: the unprecedented recruitment and retention crisis. With agencies nationwide struggling to fill their ranks, public safety hangs in the balance. Colin Whittington, the 2019 Virginia Deputy Sheriff of the Year, best-selling author, and CEO of Recruiting Heroes LLC, delivers a compelling analysis of the causes behind this staffing emergency, from generational shifts and public scrutiny to outdated hiring ...

“If you want to know what the life of a typical police hostage negotiator is all about, reading this book is well worth your time.” —Gary W. Noesner, Chief, FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit (ret.), Author: Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator In his first book, Fight or Flight, Dr. Andrew Young gave readers an up-close-and-personal look into the lives and work of police crisis/hostage negotiators through riveting accounts from his own experiences of tense and potentially tragic encounters with desperate, disturbed, and/or suicidal individuals. His new book, When Every ...

In How to Read People like a Book, we will go deep into exploring body language - not just to understand people, but to also connect with them. After all, why do we find the need to interpret and understand what people say and do? Because, we want to connect with them, create relationships, and be part of a community.

Are you a cop or an aspiring police officer in the making? Do you love inspirational true stories about the true heroes of our society? Then this book is for you. While the daily work of an ordinary police officer is often slow and monotonous, every police officer serving must be prepared at a moment’s notice to demonstrate bravery and determination when an unexpected situation suddenly arises. The Most Incredible Law Enforcement Stories Ever Told details stories of police officers who demonstrate the highest ideals of what a law enforcement officer should be. The police officers in these...

Becoming Bulletproof means transforming yourself into a stronger, more confident and more powerful person. Evy Poumpouras - former Secret Service Agent to three Presidents and one of only five women to receive the Medal of Valor - demonstrates how we can overcome our everyday fears, have difficult conversations, know who to trust and who might not have our best interests at heart, influence situations and prepare for the unexpected. When you have become bulletproof, you are your best, most courageous and most powerful version of you.