The Peace Officer's Companion
Author | : J. Leith Harrell |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2011-02-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781456724948 |
ISBN-13 | : 1456724940 |
Rating | : 4/5 (940 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Peace Officer's Companion written by J. Leith Harrell and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-18 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Police work isnt for everyone. Those who choose to answer the call seldom realize what they are getting themselves into. Theyre drawn to the excitement, the pursuit of justice, and the thrill of the chase. Once in uniform, they are confronted by the worst humanity has to offer, departments that seem designed to frustrate rather than support their officers, and friends and family incapable of understanding what theyre going through. Being a cop is an incredibly rewarding way of life, but only if you can keep your head straight. This book aims to help you do just that. Inside youll find 365 inspirational passages from historys greats. Each passage is accompanied by modern analysis from a street cops perspective. Its nothing fancy, just frank observations honed over almost two decades of working the road. Whether you are considering a career in police work, or if you are already on the job, this book is for you. Read one passage per day as part of your beginning of shift ritual or devour it whole in one sitting. Either way, youll enjoy the advice of some of the greatest minds and most accomplished people in history as you find you own answers to the jobs most pressing challenges.