COP TALES: Legends, Pranks and Stories from a Bygone Era
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00VC6B8WK |
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| Number of Pages | : | 315 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Miyagi and Me. Lilley is also a lecturer in the Johns Hopkins University's Police Executive Leadership Program and Intelligence Analysis Program. Jim was selected as the 2008 Police.Writers Author of the Year and in 2013, his work Fatal Destiny, The Carjacking Murder of Dr. Pam Basu was chosen as the Police-Writers Book of the Year. Jim is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Shorin Ryu Karate and was the first American to be promoted to the Black Belt rank by Mr. . He is a certified defensive tactics instructor, teaching in police academies, police in-service programs and offering Personal Safety and self-defense programs in the private sector. Mr. His awards include the department's Medal of Valor, four Bronze Stars, four Unit Citations and the Governor's Citation. About the Author James Lilley is a former Marine and highly decorated 25-year veteran of the Howard County, Maryland Police Department. Details of his journey with Mr. Takeshi Miyagi. Miyagi are detai
Before the dawn of political correctness and the almost choking fear of offending someone, there was a brand of humor that deemed no one sacred. The mere twisting of a single word could alter the response to call or cause dozens of police cars to rush, with lights flashing and sirens sounding, to a home or business. There were no exemptions or exclusions and anyone could fall prey to a trivial barb or a very elaborate prank.Cartoons, poems, letters and living creatures from cats to snakes were just a few of the "tools" of the police humor trade.Of course, the calls for assistance often provided some moments of side splitting laughter and comic relief. And, on some of those occasions when the badge and gun came off, bets were placed on the outcome.. In the world of law enforcement lived those who dared to trample upon everything from the sanctity of motherhood to race and religion. Seconds later they could be left scratching their heads and asking how a bird became a burglar.Back in those bygone days of policing, a tough guy who boasted, "If you didn't have that badge and gun, I'd stomp your ass," often found his wish granted
. Details of his journey with Mr. Jim is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Shorin Ryu Karate and was the first American to be promoted to the Black Belt rank by Mr. Lilley is also a lecturer in the Johns Hopkins University's Police Executive Leadership Program and Intelligence Analysis Program. Takeshi Miyagi. Jim was selected as the 2008 Police.Writers Author of the Year and in 2013, h
As an FOP wife whose husband was "on the job" As an FOP wife whose husband was "on the job" at the same time as the author and contributors, I have heard my fair share of stories. Some in the book were amusing and interesting, but feel some were juvenile. Others without connection to officers who were on duty during this time may find much of the book to be politically incorrect and perhaps the book or the ad for the book should have some sort of disclaimer to. generally outnumbered and outgunned to survive If you need only one real good laugh, stop at chapter one - but you These are not stories, they are part of a history that allowed officers, generally outnumbered and outgunned to surviveIf you need only one real good laugh, stop at chapter one - but you won't want to put the book down.. Kathleen Stephan said Great read for anyone interested in policing. I found this book an absolute pleasure to read. I had a permanent grin affixed to my face from beginning to end! I recommend it to anyone with even the slightest law enforcement interest.