Emergency services Books

Male-DominatedThe story of a woman in law enforcementThe world of law enforcement has always been described as a boy's club, but what does that really mean for women who chose to cross the thin blue line? Is there room for women in the brotherhood?...

Madam Warden is the insightful memoir of an idealistic innovator who became a prison warden. It carries the reader through Pam Withrow's first-woman roles at Camp Brighton and Jackson Prison and toward her appointment as the first woman to head a...

Back by popular demand, former Nevada State trooper Steve Raabe shares this companion collection of stories concerning his career patrolling, investigating, and administering some of the most desolate and dangerous highways in the vast American West...

Nonconformist former Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca exemplifies how one can overcome adversity through grit, faith, and education and offers hope for improved relations between law enforcement and disenfranchised communities.Sheriff Lee Baca explores...

An optimistic memoir of one woman's unconventional life. Beginning on the day of her marriage to her second husband, Susie Merrill's story starts off with unexpected humour at an unbelievable ceremony that sets the tone for the book. Expertly weaving the...

 What does a Police Officer really deal with on a daily basis?Well, here you can find out. It's all written in a friendly chatty format, as if we're talking together over a drink down the pub.It's not heavy going, I've no axe to grind and there are...

Leo Henderson Bishop (1903-1973) was among the first of the "new" Texas Rangers appointed by James V. Allred upon his inauguration as Governor of Texas in 1935. Two boxes of Bishop family memorabilia at the estate sale of Bishop Family Historian Bettye...

Much has already been published to better understand the problems associated with human trafficking such as why it occurs, where it occurs, and the horrendous tolls it takes on individuals and society. However, further study on the latest innovative...

100 Questions and Answers About Police Officers is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series on cultural competence.This guide has sections on Training and Certification, special assignments, police culture, use of force,...

I Never Knew My Name Was Royal is the autobiography of Pastor Royal Lee Webster, Sr., who is the Founder of Total Restoration Ministries, a church and Christian recovery ministry. Pastor Webster has written this book about his life in hopes to inspire...

At seventeen, Ross MacInnes stole a car and was caught. At nineteen, he was sworn in as a member of the esteemed Royal Canadian Mounted Police. And by his thirtieth year of police service, he was a commander in the organized crime division of a major...

My name is David Criss Carr. I am the author of The Mysterious Mind of David Criss Carr. For some reason I am able to connect with the unconnected; I am used as a tool by some higher power. I had a strong motive to write this book because it is 100% the...

The Things I Think About and Other Stories captures thoughts and stories shaped by years of challenges, failures, violence, wins and moments of clarity. Through this work, she hopes to sharpen your iron as hers has been sharpened. May these words stir...

In the rhythmic pages of "Find Your Beat," Tim Eggebraaten, a retired police chief turned messenger of optimism, invites you on a journey through the melodies of life. With heartwarming stories and practical wisdom, he reveals the power of finding beauty...

The glorifying life of a police officer comes with a hefty price. Dive deeper into the world of law enforcement with John Underhill, an earnest and determined policeman who later left the police forces to become a private investigator. Throughout the...

While the premise of community policing is not new, Proactive Policing Leadership defines proactive policing from reactive policing, and provides foundation from which macro change may occur through proactive policing strategies. The Author pays special...

The readings in this collection are bound by a singular purpose: identifying effective strategies to reduce and prevent crime on America's streets and in her neighborhoods. For frontline law enforcement this is a central mission - a mission increasingly...

In 1878 the Criminal Investigation Department replaced Scotland Yard's corrupt and discredited Detective Branch.In this classic story of the early days of detection, Joan Lock tells the fascinating story of the creation of the CID, the scandal which...

The Bloodiest Prison Uprising in US Penal History provides lessons for present-day institutions involved in American corrections.This is the untold story of the man in charge, who was intimately involved in the bloody prison uprising, and how he later...

An American's Story is made up of the stories of James Ashmore's life in public service, to show people in a different way what a police officer's life really is, and because James wanted for these stories to be told before he is unable to,...

Badge on Campus contains the recollections of Floyd W. Gill while he was assigned to the Castro Valley Unified School District and the Dublin Unified School District as a School Resource Officer. Floyd changed the course of many young lives with his...

This book is intended as a history and survey of large-scale emergency management policy in the United States. The field of emergency management is relatively new, and rapidly changing as new technology and technology-dependent societal systems emerge...

A Pacific Coast metropolis famous for beautiful beaches and perfect weather and an American municipality since 1850, San Diego is America's eighth-largest city. Known as America's "Finest City," it contains a wealth of history--evolutionary as well as...

Mystery surrounds the origins of Orlando's name, but the most probable explanation for its moniker dates back to the exploits of Orlando Reeves. While guarding Central Florida forts against Native American attacks, Reeves was alarmed in the middle of the...

In San Francisco, history is as close as the sound of the fire engines and trucks racing by, sirens wailing. The San Francisco Fire Department took shape, as did the city, from the ashes and embers of the Great Fire of 1906. In the tumultuous seaport...

In a world of earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes, it is evident that emergency response plans are crucial to solve problems, overcome challenges, and restore and improve communities affected by such negative events. Although the necessity for quick...

Disaster management is an imperative area of concern for society on a global scale. Understanding how to best utilize information and communication technology to help manage emergency and disaster situations will lead to more effective advances and...

In order to protect and defend citizens, the foundational concepts of fairness and equality must be adhered to within any criminal justice system. When this is not the case, accountability of authorities should be pursued to maintain the integrity and...

Police psychology has become an integral part of present-day police agencies, providing support in the areas of personnel assessment, individual and organizational intervention, consultation, and operational assistance. Research-based resources...

Bodyke: A Chapter In The History Of Irish Landlordism is a historical book written by Henry Norman and originally published in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place in the small village of Bodyke, County Clare, Ireland,...

Das Buch ""Bismarck, 1888-1898: Nach Authentischen Quellen"" wurde im Jahr 1899 von E. Von Redern ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine Biographie �����ber Otto von Bismarck, der von 1871 bis 1890 als erster Reichskanzler des Deutschen Reiches...

Vindiciae Hispanicae est liber auctore Joanne-Jacobo Chifflet, editus anno MDCL. In hoc libro, auctor arcana regia Hispaniae, quae ad publicum pacis bonum pertinent, luce donat. Liber hoc argumentum habet de historia et statu Hispaniae, et defendit eam a...

""Die Teutsche Nation: An Ihre Konige Und Fursten Nach Dem Zweiten Unglucklichen Feldzug Gegen Die Westfranken (1794)"" ist ein anonymes Buch, das im Jahr 1794 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es ist eine politische Schrift, die sich an die deutschen...

Deux Discours Historiques Et Politiques est liber auctore May, Ludovico Du, qui duo discursus complectitur. Primus discursus agit de causis belli Hungarici anno MDCCLXV. Secundus discursus tractat de regno Hungariae et de eius rebus politicis. Liber est...

Observations Sur L'Histoire De La Grece: Ou Des Causes De La Prosperite Et Des Malheurs Des Grecs (1766) est un livre �����crit par Gabriel Bonnot De Mably. Il s'agit d'une analyse de l'histoire de la Gr�����ce antique, mettant en lumi�����re les...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, mobile applications have revolutionized how we live, work, and interact. With the ability to connect us to the outside world and simplify daily tasks, mobile apps have become a vital component of our digital...

WORK IS IN FRENCHThis book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to...