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"New evidence tied to a ten-year-old robbery sends Lila Christie running to her ex-fiancé, Sheriff Stewart Duncan, for support--and right into a gunman's crosshairs. Reopening the case that left his father dead and hers missing is the last thing Stewart wants, especially now that Lila's a target. But could uncovering old mysteries give them a second chance...or make them victims in their own investigation?
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I just moved into a cute house but didn't count on my new neighbor being a dangerous felon. Things are so bad that I'm scared for my life. Thank goodness the sheriff shows up right in time to save me.
The more I get to know him, the harder I long for him. Derek's everything I want in a man: hot, strong, driven, and kind. I know he wants me too, but something is holding him back from giving in to his feelings.
Derek
A police intervention is...
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"The Evolution of Modern Terrorist Organizations" offers an incisive examination of the growth and transformation of terrorist groups within the framework of religious extremism. From the fringes of political dissent to the global stage, this comprehensive work charts the trajectory of these organizations, seeking to understand the motivations, structures, and impacts of groups fueled by radical religious ideologies.Key features of the book include:Historical...
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"Border Insecurity" offers a critical examination of the challenges and threats presented by an open border policy between the U.S. and Mexico. With comprehensive research, firsthand accounts, and detailed analysis, this book uncovers the complexities and nuances of border management, its implications for national security, and the debate surrounding more lenient border controls.Core facets of the book include:Historical Perspective: A chronological...
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America has become increasingly divided and polarized in recent years. With growing racial tension, animosity toward law enforcement professionals, government corruption, and disregard for the constitutional process, there seems to be no easy answer in sight. But Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke knows where we must begin: we must stop blaming others; look at our problems with open eyes; take ownership of our family, community, and country; and...
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The study analyses the police’s role in society, about its bad name and looks into the history of the institution, dating back to the ancient period, and is presented with research oriented approach and logical treatment achieving a totality. A valuable literature on police and an essential reading for all police personnel's, bureaucrats, scholars and journalists.
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This book examines if there is a difference in the percentage of cyberbullying between Republican and Democrat states and if there is a relationship between being cyberbullied and having suicidal thoughts. Chapter 1 describes cyberbullying and related problems, the theoretical framework, the significance of the study, the research design, the research questions, the study's assumptions and limitations and expected findings. Chapter 2 presents a literature...
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Legendary FBI undercover agent Thomas McShane is one of the world's foremost authorities on the billion-dollar art theft business, and here he presents a unique memoir that provides a thrilling ride through the underworld of stolen art and historical artifacts. His expertise and indefatigable determination prompted FBI Director William H. Webster to name McShane as the Senior Investigator of the FBI's expanding Art Squad.
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D'o vient l'idée d'abolir la police et que recouvre-t-elle au juste? Si la police ne nous protège pas, à quoi sert-elle? Comment dépasser la simple critique de la police pour enfin en finir avec elle?
1312 raisons d'abolir la police tente de répondre à ces questions, et propose de riches réflexions critiques sur les liens entre l'abolitionnisme pénal et la race, le handicap ou le travail sexuel notamment. L'ouvrage porte également sur les...
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Justice VR Krishna Iyer, over 93, in his book, has highlighted empirical and path breaking judicial, legislative, executive, humanitarian, electoral and various humane episodes. In this book, his campaign for administrative, judicial, police and penal reforms encountered no rejoinder. His anger against crorepatis and criminal parliamentarians is open challenge for public reaction. His limited stay in Indira Gandhi case judgment is historic.
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Quality interrogation is an essential ingredient of any investigation. Unfortunately, it also happens to be the most neglected aspect of any investigating process owing to certain extraneous considerations. Firstly, the Interrogator himself is a tearing hurry to claim the kudos for the speedy results. Equally responsible is the media, both print and visual who it appears, at times, suffer from the "breaking news syndrome". Public too could be blamed,...
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This book sets out the history of "The American Experiment" in self-government focusing on its original legal documents, The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution. It discusses how and why such a 'Total Heresy' as self-government ever arose and has survived for nearly 250 years. One focus is on the original genius of the 'Separation of Powers' that has become so muddled since the Framers created the Constitution. The horror of the World...
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Former chief of police in Minneapolis and commander of the Bronx police force Tony Bouza pulls no punches in this blunt, candid assessment of police culture. Emphasizing the gap between the average citizen's perception of police work and the day-to-day reality of life as a cop, Bouza reveals the inner dynamics of a secretive, fraternal society that will do almost anything to protect itself. The strong bonds of loyalty among police both inspire individual...
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"Border Security in the 21st Century" presents a holistic examination of the multifaceted challenges that nations face in securing their borders in today's rapidly changing global landscape. The book delves into the contemporary dynamics that complicate traditional border management strategies, from mass migrations due to climate change and conflicts to the rise of digital threats and cyber warfare. With a blend of rigorous research, expert interviews,...
15) Desperate ride
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Center Point Large Print
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2023.
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Receiving orders to clean up a huge swath of west Texas, veteran Texas Ranger, Will Kirkpatrick, and his young Ranger recruit, Jonas Peterson, begin encountering outlaws and renegades before they even reach the heart of the crime-infested range. In saloons, at camp, on steam trains and stage coaches, Will and Jonas face down bandits, fugitives, crooked lawmen and trigger-happy drunks in loads of tough, bloody excitement.
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Threshold Editions
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"A stirring defense of our law enforcement agencies-police, border control, the military, the Department of Justice, and more-and an analysis of what happens in situations when they are not present. Kelly's debut will touch on his own experience as a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve and the legacy of law enforcement in his family as the son of NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. He'll look at the indispensability of all law enforcement,...
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Joseph Occhipinti is a native New Yorker where his desire to be involved in community service led him to a career in law enforcement. He graduated from Brooklyn College where he earned a BA degree.
In January 1969, Joe joined the U.S. Army Reserves, where for six years he served as a Military Policeman. In March 1972, Joe was appointed as a Customs Patrol Officer where he was assigned to investigate international smuggling and organized crime.
In...
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"Seven Shades of Blue" is organized in career experience segments, from entry to "Curtains." This book provides the reader with an exciting inside look at a career cop's life and the challenges that police face throughout a full career. It is written in a style similar to Joseph Wambaugh's, and in a format that mirrors Mark Baker's "COPS." However, the author's experiences with the military and six different agencies over four decades makes for a...
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IAN Withers rewrote the book on what it means to be a Private Investigator. He traversed the world recovering abducted children, gathered intelligence for left and right-wing regimes and was jailed over a British prime minister's bad bet.
Across sixty-years, he chased down fraudsters, bugged leaders of international coups and cracked open assassination plots. He tracked the IRA's Hyde Park bomber with a bluffed phone call, located Jeremy Thorpe's...
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Throughout life most people have to struggle with making decisions. These decisions not only involve the individual making the decision but also his family and in some cases the public. The life of a law enforcement officer involves all three. This burden is often stressful, taxing one's conscience to the breaking point. The individual has to rely on his family background and values instilled in him throughout his life. A strong faith driving the...
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