Police Management

In the rapidly evolving landscape of 21st-century policing, self-awareness and personal growth are fundamental attributes for effective leadership. Essential Concepts for 21st-Century Police Leaders, authored by Damon L. Simmons, PhD, provides a compelling guide to stimulate personal leadership development and reflection among police leaders.

Two parents are found dead, and their twin 16-year-old daughters are missing. With the case quickly growing cold, the FBI, stumped, must summon their most brilliant agent: retired 55 year old FBI agent Kate Wise. Was this a random murder? The work of a serial killer? Can they find the girls in time? And does Kate, haunted by her past, still have the ability to solve cases as she used to? An action-packed thriller with heart-pounding suspense, If She Hid is book four in a riveting new series that will leave you listening late into the night.

In Before He Hunts, victims are turning up dead in FBI Special Agent Mackenzie White’s home state of Nebraska - all shot in the back of the head, and all bearing the card “Barker Antiques.” The same card her father’s murderer left on his body years ago. With a sudden urgency in the present, the time has finally come for Mackenzie to face her ghosts, to face her darkest past, and to find her father’s killer. But her trip back down memory lane may take her to places she’d rather not see, and to discoveries she’d rather not find.

When Bill Bratton became a Boston street cop after his return from serving in Vietnam, he was dismayed by the corrupt old guard, and it is fair to say the old guard was dismayed by him, too. But his success fighting crime could not be denied. Propelled by extraordinary results, Bratton had a dazzling rise, and ultimately a dazzling career, becoming the most famous police commissioner of modern times. The Profession is the story of that career in full.

In today’s fast-paced environment, the speed at which communication travels and the resounding calls for police accountability demonstrate a need for purposeful communications embedded in a strategic mindset. When done right, strategic communication can increase transparency, build trust, and encourage active community participation. Chief Cook has distilled over thirty years of experience into timely lessons filled with practical solutions you can begin implementing right away.

In Watching, 22 year old psychology major - and aspiring FBI agent - Riley Paige finds herself in a battle for her life as her closest friends on campus are abducted and killed by a serial killer. She senses that she, too, is being targeted - and that if she is to survive, she must apply her brilliant mind to stop the killer herself. When the FBI hits a dead end, they are impressed enough by Riley’s keen insight into the killer’s mind to allow her to help.

This book is about the effects of stress on our nation’s people who are involved in police work, corrections, firefighters and related fire service employees, rescue and ambulance staff, emergency medical personnel including doctors and nurses, and members of the armed forces. It is dedicated to the effects of these various roles on the people who engage in the work. People who are engaged in one or more of these roles should read it and have the opportunity to better understand their own reactions to work-related stress. It clearly focuses on creating an understanding of the sources of ...

As our legacy class of 2023 approaches graduation and their new lives as air force and space force officers, there’s a great deal of excitement and anticipation. But while they have all imagined what it will be like, the future and their role in it remains largely unknown. On the other hand, for the class of 1973, the story of our professional lives has largely been written. In Becoming Leaders of Character, we describe our ongoing journey, from our arrival at the base of the ramp on June 23, 1969, to present day.

This book is for all first responders (law enforcement, fire, or other emergency personnel) who are or want to be supervisors in their agencies. It goes through all facets of being a good supervisor. Being a supervisor in any occupation is seldom easy and quite often frustrating. Being a supervisor in a first responder agency is hardly ever easy and too often it is downright frustrating. What is this book about? My goals for you with this book are: 1. To help you to understand what leadership is all about 2. To help you to lead those who are under your care 3. To help you to motivate those ...

"Police Officer to Entrepreneur" is for ex- and serving police officers who want an alternative path beyond the Force. It details a proven six-step method for building a successful business and becoming an entrepreneur. When you listen to this audiobook you will learn how to: Shift from institutionalised thinking to the mindset of a successful entrepreneur, Plan your entrepreneurial journey while creating valuable products and an enduring brand Produce reputable, exciting and saleable concepts that will make a difference.

"Your Amazing Itty Bitty™ 15 “Police Tips” for Navigating a Thriving Police and First Responder Marriage. The life of a police wife or first responder spouse is something most people don’t think of. They live in an inordinate amount of continual stress. They must be supportive, understanding and stoic. They must protect their children from their own fears. They must navigate how the world sees them and educate friends and family about safety matters.

A man turns up dead in his own apartment, locked in his closet, his body crawling with poisonous spiders, and the Boston police are stumped. As all of their leads collapse, they are dreading the killer will strike again. Desperate, the police have no choice but to turn to Boston’s most brilliant and controversial homicide detective - Avery Black. Now retired, Avery, in a low point in her own life, reluctantly agrees to help with the case. But when other bodies start turning up, Avery can’t help but wonder: Is there a serial killer on the loose?

Stress Management for First Responders helps you to understand how stress affects all people, especially first responders. Learn how to help yourself and others. Stress unique to first responders is also covered.

"Pour moi, l'engagement est étroitement lié à l'épanouissement personnel et à la confiance parmi les membres d'une équipe. Quel que soit le niveau des enjeux - sauver des vies lors des missions du GIGN, mener à bien des projets professionnels ou personnels -, l'engagement est un formidable moteur pour passer à l'action." Que se passe-t-il lorsque l'on applique des préceptes du GIGN à la vie quotidienne ?

Nick Lynch, recovering from a gunshot wound inflicted by The Influencer, springs into action from his hospital bed to pursue a sniper who shoots President Reyes. Meanwhile, the Vice President, Jenny McFadden, steps up to lead the country as her boss struggles to recover from a traumatic brain injury. With bodies piling up across the nation, Nick and his FBI team race against time to stop the deadly rampage. Don't miss the heart-stopping fourth book in the Nick Lynch crime thriller series as Nick and Jenny navigate their personal and professional journeys in the face of danger.

"Pass the Environmental Conservation Police Officer Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Fish and Wildlife Officer" is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare aspiring conservation law enforcement officers for success in their career pursuits. This guide covers essential topics necessary for proficiency in the role. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of enforcing fish and wildlife laws, navigating complex environmental regulations, and managing wildlife populations effectively. Topics such as wildlife identification, natural resource protection, and law enforcement procedures ...

Denver Detective Nick Lynch’s world is crumbling. Shattered by his daughter’s murder, Nick is drinking himself into oblivion, his marriage is in tatters, and he’s on the verge of being fired. He used to be a great detective, but now he’s an afterthought. To get back on track, he’s handed a layup case: a john rolled and murdered by a prostitute and pimp. But Nick soon realizes that the pieces don’t add up. And when a video of the murder hits the dark web, his worst fears are realized—a serial killer is making snuff films, selling his videos to the highest bidders. Nick races to...

The FBI recruits Denver Homicide Detective Nick Lynch to help run a newly formed unit pursuing serial killers. He soon finds himself enmeshed in one of the largest, most complicated cases in U.S. history. Political Influencers, Inc. is back in action, taunting Nick with an organization he thought he had vanquished. As PII’s killing spree expands across the country, Nick questions everything he believes about the recently captured Richard Greyson, The Influencer. Did he get the right guy? Bodies pile up, and politicians have their mettle tested. The President faces tests unseen by prior ...

"Un caso irrisolto" è l'audiolibro 8 nella serie di bestseller dei misteri di Riley Paige, che comincia con "Il killer della rosa", bestseller (Audiolibro 1). C'è un solo caso irrisolto che ha tormentato l'Agente Speciale Riley Paige per tutta la sua carriera, restando nei meandri della sua mente, costringendola a pensarci e ripensarci. L'unico caso che non ha mai risolto, e che è riuscita finalmente a togliersi dalla testa. Finché non riceve una chiamata dalla madre della vittima d'omicidio.

Dall'autore di gialli numero uno Blake Pierce, è in arrivo un nuovo capolavoro di suspense psicologica. "Tracce di speranza" è il libro finale della serie di Keri Locke, che porterà la storia a una drammatica conclusione. In "Tracce di speranza" (Libro 5 della serie thriller di Keri Lock), Keri Locke, detective dell'unità persone scomparse della divisione omicidi del dipartimento di polizia di Los Angeles, è più vicina di quanto sia mai stata a ritrovare sua figlia. Finalmente trova una pista nuova - e stavolta farà tutto ciò che occorre per portare a casa Evie sana e salva.