Author: James Waight
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499075855
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 158
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A compilation of true events experienced during my twenty-five years with the Metropolitan Police Force in London, England. These stories give an insight into the past day-to-day workings of the Police Force: from my personal involvement in the protection of the public and the dedication to serve my chosen profession. These stories are diverse, ranging from thought-provoking, sad, and at times humorous, about murder, burglars, Special Constables and much more. My stories will give you a glimpse into the past, of how we did things then. Also included are a few stories from my Canadian Military Service.
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Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257078704
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Author: Vincent E. Henry
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198035848
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 422
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In this fascinating new book, Vincent Henry (a 21-year veteran of the NYPD who recently retired to become a university professor) explores the psychological transformations and adaptations that result from police officers' encounters with death. Police can encounter death frequently in the course of their duties, and these encounters may range from casual contacts with the deaths of others to the most profound and personally consequential confrontations with their own mortality. Using the 'survivor psychology' model as its theoretical base, this insightful and provocative research ventures into a previously unexplored area of police psychology to illuminate and explore the new modes of adaptation, thought, and feeling that result from various types of death encounters in police work. The psychology of survival asserts that the psychological world of the survivor--one who has come in close physical or psychic contact with death but nevertheless managed to live--is characterized by five themes: psychic numbing, death guilt, the death imprint, suspicion of counterfeit nurturance, and the struggle to make meaning. These themes become manifest in the survivor's behavior, permeating his or her lifestyle and worldview. Drawing on extensive interviews with police officers in five nominal categories--rookie officers, patrol sergeants, crime scene technicians, homicide detectives, and officers who survived a mortal combat situation in which an assailant or another officer died--Henry identifies the impact such death encounters have upon the individual, the police organization, and the occupational culture of policing. He has produced a comprehensive and highly textured interpretation of police psychology and police behavior, bolstered by the unique insights that come from his personal experience as an officer, his intimate familiarity with the subtleties and nuances of the police culture's value and belief systems, and his meticulous research and rigorous method. Death Work provides a unique prism through which to view the individual, organizational, and social dynamics of contemporary urban policing. With a foreword by Robert Jay Lifton and a chapter devoted to the local police response to the World Trade Center attacks, Death Work will be of interest to psychologists and criminal justice experts, as well as police officers eager to gain insight into their unique relationship to death.
Author: Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Publisher: Katha
ISBN: 9788187649526
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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He Had Eventful Experiences In A Prison And An Asylum. He Travelled With Sufis And Sanyasis And Did Odd Jobs. At The End Of It, Basheer Has A Bagful Of Stories. Coming From The Man Who Alerted The Map Of Malayalam Fiction Five Decades Ago, This Volume Of Short Stories Is Bound To Be An Unforgettable Experience.
Author: Rick Ward
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 83
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This collection of poems covers a wide range of topics from social justice, politics, religion, sports, overcoming adversity, and relationship loss. Specifically, police violence, the Insurrection, acquaintance rape, wrongful convictions, gun violence, racism, and homelessness are addressed. Readers will be able to relate to poems about love and loss and still find hope in the difficult subjects touched on here. Several friends have gone through divorce and relationship loss and I wrote their stories as if they were my own. Poems with "pain" in their titles are my own stories dealing with adversity as is "Dust on the Shelf."
Author: Mark Barthelemy
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387566946
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 382
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This fourth volume in the history of the Decatur, Illinois police department series covers 1920-1925.
Author: John M. Violanti
Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN: 0398085412
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 198
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In this second edition of Police Suicide: Epidemic in Blue, the author brings together "old and new" information on police suicide and he introduces some promising findings. In doing so, he clarifies some issues and provides a source of information for police officers, administrators, and academic researchers. In this lucidly written book of ten chapters, Doctor Violanti discusses the classical studies in suicide, the accuracy and validity of police suicide rates, probable precipitating factors associated with police suicide, the impact of retirement, the idea of "suicide by suspect," the ante.
Author: Daniel Rudofossi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1351846019
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 285
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"Cop Doc's Guide to Public Safety Complex Trauma Syndrome" is written in response to the need for an advanced, specialized guide for clinicians to operationally define, understand, and responsibly treat complex post-traumatic stress and grief syndromes in the context of the unique varieties of police personality styles. The book continues where Rudofossi's first book, "Working with Traumatized Police Officer Patients", left off. Theory is wed to practice and practice to effective interventions with police officer-patients. The 'how' and 'why' of a clinician's approach is made highly effective by understanding the distinct personality styles of officer-patients. Rudofossi's theoretical approach segues into difficult examples that highlight each officer-patient's eco-ethological field experience of loss in trauma, with a focus on enhancing resilience and motivation to - otherwise left disenfranchised. Thus, this original work expands the ecological-ethological existential analysis of complex PTSD into the context of personality styles, with an emphasis on resilience - without ignoring the pathological aspects of loss that often envelop officer-patient trauma syndromes.
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Languages : en
Pages : 18
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Author: Patricia McLinn
Publisher: Craig Place Books
ISBN: 1939215749
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2550
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“If you’ve been feeling burned out and let down by category romance, the Wyoming Wildflowers series will remind you how much there is to love in the genre.” — Writers Club Romance Group Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged beauty of Wyoming – and so do the women. Wyoming Wildflowers: The Complete Collection is a moving, passionate contemporary Western romance series with a touch of humor that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Barbara Freethy and Susan Mallery. The stories revolve around the loves and lives of the good people of Knighton, Wyoming, including those who own the ranches and those in the little town who keep the health clinic, law office, diner, school and flower shop running. The Collection is made up of six stand-alone titles, the series prequel and two individual book prequels. You can continue to follow the lives and loves of the good people of Knighton in A Cowboy Wedding, a shindig at the Slash-C Ranch that also ropes in characters from other Patricia McLinn romance series. In the newest Wyoming Wildflowers romance, Cahill's brother Kiernan (A New World) makes the best of a bad holiday road trip in Making Christmas. From the author: “The characters in this series were clamoring away in my head for their stories, but I hadn’t yet found the thread to tie them together. When I picked up a linen dishtowel I’d brought back from a research trip to Wyoming — there they were: Wyoming Wildflowers.” Praise for the award-winning Wyoming Wildflowers stories: “Love, love, loved them. Well written, wonderful characters with the most realistic, flowing dialog I've read in a long time. I couldn't stop reading.” – Lana Watkins, 5-star review “Powerful characters and their emotional intensity keep the pages turning.” — Wordweaving “Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable!! Enjoy!” ... “Nothing short of heart-consuming and thrilling. I've loved every one and feel like I know the people personally. I can't wait for the next installment.” – Amazon reviews The Wyoming Wildflowers (and the flowers central to each story) Prequel — Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry) Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush) Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed) My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold) -- A New World (prequel to Jack’s Heart) Jack’s Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower) -- Rodeo Nights (prequel to Where Love Lives) Where Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia) A Cowboy Wedding (Mixed bouquet) Making Christmas (Pasque Flower) Box Sets Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy (Books 2-4) Wyoming Wildflowers Box Set Two (Jack's Heart, and A New World prequel) Wyoming Wildflowers Box Set Three (Where Love Lives, and Rodeo Nights prequel) Reader reviews for Patricia’s Wyoming Wildflowers stories: “Amazing and touching story.” "If you love to laugh; love to cry; or love to laugh and cry at the same time, then you'll definitely want to read Almost a Bride." "Smart, stubborn and irresistible." “Excellent book! I read it straight in one whole day. Recommend it to anyone!” “Delightful!” NEW! The Wyoming Marriage Association – Helping love find a way Characters from the Wyoming Wildflowers, A Place Called Home and Bardville, Wyoming, series, and the romantic suspense Ride the River, join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have. Book 1: First Date: Divorce. Book 2: Second Start: Family About the Author Patricia McLinn is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 60 published novels cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical romance and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards. She has spoken about writing from London to Melbourne, Australia, to Washington, D.C., including being a guest speaker at the Smithsonian. McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at The Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. Now living in Kentucky, McLinn loves to hear from readers through her website PatriciaMcLinn.com and social media.
