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The very first police in what is now the United States were Native American warriors who kept order
during hunts. Today, American law enforcement includes the Texas Rangers, Secret Service, and U.S.
Marshals Service, among many others. Find out more in Law Enforcement, one of the titles in The Hidden
World of Crime series. T
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Take time to refresh before you report. Respected by some and feared by others, law enforcement officers face daily pressures and dangers uncommon to other professions. Behind the Badge provides daily, spiritual nourishment that will encourage you professionally and personally. Filled with personal stories, relevant Scriptures, and practical prayers, the short devotions focus on themes such as peace, integrity, strength, family, protection, divine...
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Since the 1880s, when a Howard County sheriff's deputy shot the mayor of Kokomo during the commission of a burglary, Howard County law enforcement officers have played an important role in the community's history. Police officers, deputies, and troopers cleared rowdies out of the junction neighborhood, walked downtown beats, rescued tornado survivors, quelled civil disturbances, cleaned up tragic accidents, and solved grisly murders. By the mid-1940s,...
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Like its predecessors in the ‘Durvile True Cases’ series, After the Force features true cases and investigations, this time by police officers who have served in municipal, provincial, and federal police services. Stories in this anthology are by people who have been passionate about their work in law enforcement and who generously explain what it was about their work that led them to choose a career or specific way of life "after the force."...
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Contained in this book are 50+ stories of actual events told exactly how they happened to the author. The stories span more than 30 years in the field of law enforcement. They cover everything-from answering the phone to murder investigations. The author's truest intention is to tell the stories so that people might better understand the day-to-day life of a police officer. As often as possible, the stories are told in a humorous manner because we...
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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!
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Floy Turner is back, but this time she's knee-deep in murder, kidnappings, and burglaries. Leaving behind her Florida Highway Patrol Trooper hat and Miami's highways and byways, she dives into the world of high-level criminal investigations. Not only does she love it, but she finds she has a real knack for it.
In this sequel to the best-seller BEHIND HER MIAMI BADGE, Turner takes on the role of special agent in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,...
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Police officers typically are responsible for maintaining public order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities. Police may also perform licensing and regulatory duties. This resource examines the role of police at various levels of society, from small communities to state and national jurisdictions. It addresses the concept of due process and the relationship between police and court systems....
9) Someone Once Said: Words of Wisdom and Advice for Law Enforcement Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders
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A must-read guide for all law enforcement officers who want to advance their careers
Whether you want to get a promotion or improve your performance at any rank, Someone Once Said offers fundamental principles of leadership that every law enforcement officer should know.
Written by a veteran law enforcement agency director, Someone Once Said examines the real-world issues of managing police officers and how applying proven leadership techniques can...
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Law enforcement robots are designed to complete tasks that may be too difficult or dangerous for human law enforcement officers. And like human officers, they work hard to keep people and cities safe. These robots can move over rough terrain, fit in small spaces, and disable bombs. They can even help find and rescue people from the air or in the water. Learn more about how these incredible robots may continue to develop to keep us safe in the future....
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Since September 11th, America's decision makers have examined issues related to training as it pertains to emergency responders to a suicide-bombing incident, relationships between communities with police, and homeland security initiatives with local law enforcement departments.
Current training practices and training focuses on the influence that emergency responder organizational structures and administrative factors have on terrorism response preparedness...
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"Now I've seen it all!"
This is an expression frequently used in the English lexicon.
Based on Kurt Geisinger's experience as a police officer, you have never actually seen it all, nobody has. Over the years, his friends, family, and even random people frequently asked, "What's the craziest thing you've ever seen while on duty?" Geisinger never had to pause for even a moment to find an entertaining story.
“Two Decades Behind the Badge” contains...
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Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? This audio will give you basic information on a number of law enforcement careers, including: Border Patrol Agent, Bounty Hunter, Corrections Officer, Court Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, Criminal Profiler, Customs Agent, Game Warden, Police Officer, Military Police, Parole Officer, Detective, Sketch Artist, Private Investigator, Security Guard, and Substance Abuse Counsellor.
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"The EMPLOYMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, 1803 - 1865," examines pertinent primary source and secondary data on police, justices of the peace, and militia duties entrusted to African Americans in Louisiana and in selected Northern states before the Civil War and during the Civil War. In addition, the book discusses African American's little known criminal justice appointments in the plantation regimes, their military police work, and...
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The law enforcement center is an important part of our community. Many community helpers work together at a law enforcement center. Readers will learn about who works at a law enforcement center, what the workers do, and what makes a law enforcement center special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about this vital community building.
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Gale Researcher Guide for: Overview of Law Enforcement is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
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Many young adults might associate police jobs with dangerous confrontations, but these types of situations represent only a very small part of a law enforcement officer's responsibilities. Law enforcement professionals are charged with maintaining order and enforcing laws at local, state, and federal levels. This informative title describes various law enforcement career paths, including details on training requirements, compensation, and advancement....
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She was frustrated! Feeling second to the department again had begun to breed indifference and contempt in her relationship. As a mental health and couple's counselor, she knew those were bad omens. Despite her training, she could not figure out what was happening with them. Then, a speaker at a professional conference, gave insight that ignited a passion to understand her law enforcement husband and empower them as a couple to protect their relationship....
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In Mississippi, there exists a group of corrupt politicians and judges, dishonest law enforcement officers, and unscrupulous businessmen intent on enhancing their personal wealth and power. Through violence, terror and intimidation, they will stop at nothing in destroying the lives of anyone who might have the courage to oppose them. Murder, rape, assault, and political persecution are only some of the tactics employed to seek vengeance and stifle...
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