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I'M STILL STANDING is the story of a man whose idea of duty put him in conflict with the powers that be, and how he endured the injustice of false charges and wrongful incarceration, turning bad providence into spiritual growth. Raymond Hicks writes candidly about the humiliation that he suffered as an upstanding young black officer who was wrongly accused by his coworkers–the anguish and financial ruin that he and his family experienced as he single-handedly attempted to fight corruption within the sheriff's department, as well as within the justice system which failed him. Hicks, a modern-day Serpico, reveals his story in hopes that no other dedicated individual will ever have to suffer through a "justice system gone mad." The purpose of this book is not just to restore justice, to "right the wrongs" visited upon Mr. Hicks, but to make everyone aware of the dangers we all face in a country riddled with corruption to such a degree that "honesty" is all but eliminated.
About the Author
Raymond Hicks was born June 28, 1965 and grew up in Vero Beach, Florida the son of migrant workers. A motivated youth, Hicks excelled as an athlete and student, and because of a family situation, decided that law enforcement would be his life's work. He received a full four-year scholarship to attend college and was nominated for Rookie of the Year his freshman year; his sophomore year he broke several rushing yards; he was All-American as a junior; later he came close to turning pro in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins in 1990. In 1991 he was signed by the Orlando Predators in the Arena football league. Raymond graduated from American InterContinental University, making the Dean's List in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science. While a deputy with the Broward County Sheriff's Department, Mr. Hicks received numerous awards, including Deputy of the Month in April, 1997, and again in July, 1999, and the Gold Cross Award (one of the highest Sheriff's Office honors) in November, 1999. In 2000, he won a Lifesaving Award while serving time as an inmate. In 2004 he won the prestigious African American Achievers' Award and in 2009, he was honored with a Lifesaving Award for coming to the aid of a detainee who was trying to kill himself. To this day his accolades continue (he received another Lifesaving Award in 2013 when a young Caucasian male overdosed on heroin and Raymond was able to perform CPR until fire rescue arrived). A dedicated and decorated sheriff's deputy, false accusations derailed Mr. Hicks, his career and his family, but what happened next formed the foundation for his book, I'M STILL STANDING. He was denied that all-important tenet upon which America is based: justice. He'd receive no apology, no compensation and no restoration from a department committed to the "CYA" culture now permeating our country.My family and church sustained me through dark times that followed my false incarceration. One of my friends staunchest supporters, my friend Coreen Anderson, penned a letter in 2013 that reveals Hicks's true character, the strength of his faith and his ability to forgive. In her letter, Ms. Anderson expresses confidence that he will succeed in whatever his future endeavors may be and that he will "move into the blessings" as he "relinquishes the pains of the past." Serpico lives in the 21st Century, this time in the person arsVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2017
I'm not sure where to start about this book. You would be surprise about what really goes on behind the badge. This book has open up my eye in many ways . its unbelievable how the team who really suppose to protect & serve turn you around and treat you so NASTY . I... See more
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
It was pretty good but you can see a lot of his problems was due to him being cocky arrogant and a know it all.
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Evonna
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Highly recommend this book
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
This is actually one of my customers book he wrote and he’s one of the nicest person I’ve ever met
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JOSE MAWYIN
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Amazing story about life’s ups and downs.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
Amazing story!
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Anthony King
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This book is an AWESOME read.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2015
This book is an AWESOME read... It depicts the journey of INJUSTICE imposed on a B.S.O. Deputy due to NOT taking part in a CORRUPT law enforcement system! But, through all his trials he put his faith in a higher power (GOD) which allowed him to prevail through this... See more
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"Change Needs to Happen"
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
Amazing story on the impact corruption can play in the lives of honorable men. Something must be done to combat & defend the "good apples from the bad ones." This is a plague that must be stopped before it infects us all!!!
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David Jones
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Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
Very excellent read, a compelling story that hits home because you realize this can happen to anyone. I encourage everyone to read this book. It will give you a new perspective on law enforcement.
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