"Any African-American thinking about or actively involved in a career in law enforcement Must Read this Book". -- Richard Pennington, Chief of Police, New Orleans The First-Ever guide to professional success written for the 100,000+ African-Americans currently employed in law enforcement and the many thousands of young African-Americans considering a career in this demanding but rewarding profession. This trail-blazing book features: -- Essential real-world guidance -- veteran black police officers share their hard-won experience -- Networking and mentoring opportunities -- an extensive and unique directory of national, regional, and local African-American law enforcement associations provides important connections -- Inside the recruitment process -- how and where to get started and get ahead building a career in law enforcement -- Strategies for dealing with the toughest challenges -- from racism in the department to passing demanding promotion exams Plus... A Special Section Exclusively for Helping Female African-American Police Officers Find Professional Success!
His beat is the ghetto, where a decaying city has imprisoned its downtrodden. There's no where else to go, and Willingham illustrates this through story after heartwrenching story and his profound comprehension of the human condition.
Former police officer, co-founder of BLEXIT, and Founder & CEO of The Officer Tatum—Brandon Tatum shares his story and the stories of other police officers in the pages of his new book, Beaten Black and Blue.
The stories in this book are based, in part, upon actual words and statements of the various characters portrayed throughout this revealing story.
Former police officer, co-founder of BLEXIT, and Founder and CEO of The Officer Tatum—Brandon Tatum shares his story and the stories of other police officers in the pages of his new book, Beaten Black and Blue.
The true story of how Richie Lewis, a boy from the housing projects of New York City went on to become Detective Richard Lewis, the most highly decorated police officer in the history of New York City.
Good Cop, Black Cop is a moving and timely memoir that reveals how racism impacts people on both sides of the "thin blue line."
Especially not to Rhodes , the sharp - tongued Black cop . He couldn't come right out and say that if two white cops were involved his decision would have been almost automatic . He could not say that he was balking because Rhodes was ...
"Horace's authority as an experienced officer, as well as his obvious integrity and courage, provides the book with a gravitas.
"I felt like I was somebody important that August day in 1940," James Reaves writes in the opening sentence of BLACK COPS. Reaves was about to be sworn in as...
Whyte became Baltimore's first black woman police sergeant , her duties did not change significantly . Although she was assigned to supervise other policewomen , she continued her same duties as community liaison officer in Baltimore's ...