Bulletproof: A Cop's Guide to Financial Success [Paperback]

Brett Ward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2007

Bulletproof: A Cop's Guide to Financial Success...This title was chosen by my nephew, Ryan R. Ward, from a list of more than a dozen choices I had compiled. This title, Ryan said, "nails it." They say a book's title, or cover is exactly what is judged by the browsing, undecided reader. If, however, Bulletproof has been added to your academy's reading list, or assigned to you in any way, then you've not been given the choice of either reading or passing up my book. Until I get word, somehow, of any disappointment by any of my readers, though, I'm holding off on an apology. Bulletproof is a firsthand, narrative style guide, written in retrospect, in which I lay out in detail how an average cop was able to successfully retire from a career in law enforcement at a young age, financially secure, and how you can, too. Every conceivable element I could imagine within the realm of finances, written directly to and concerning a law enforcement audience, has been addressed. Bulletproof covers how to get started on a sound saving/investing regimen; examines scenarios that everyone falls into; provides a full chapter answering questions you must have about the book's content. Most of all, though, Bulletproof gives you the tools you'll need to build the financial security necessary to retire successfully. It is tailored to you, my brother and sister officers. What's unique, I'm told, about Bulletproof is twofold: First, no such guide exists (and information is scant) which addresses financial training for law enforcement; and second, this book is written by someone who completed a career in police work, then sat down and looked back at the ten-year period which I devoted to preparing for my own retirement (saving/investing). In Bulletproof, I've detailed the same blueprint for you. I'm sure you'll find this guide informative, entertaining, and most of all helpful in bulletproofing yourself financially.

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About the Author

The small, working class town in New Jersey I grew up in is known as Carteret. I completed Carteret High School in 1977, and then attended Middlesex County College, in Edison, New Jersey, where I earned an Associate of Science degree, in Criminal justice. I've always had a bent for scholastics, and while at Middlesex I was one of only two Criminology students chosen to set up the library at the new (Middlesex County) police academy going up on campus at the time (1980). Also while at Middlesex, I was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (National College Honor Society). I relocated to Florida with my family in late 1983 and, armed with an A.S. degree and many dreams, I entered the Pinellas Police Academy in the spring of 1984, graduating third in my class, as a state of Florida certified police officer late that summer. I then began as a rookie police officer one week after graduating the Academy, on the Belleair (Florida) Police Department. "Hogan knows best" was filmed in Belleair (until the Hogans relocated). Thirteen months later I left Belleair P.D. to accept a position as a recruit police officer on the Clearwater (Florida) Police Department. There, I served as patrol officer until retiring in 2003. During this time period I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology at St. Leo College, graduating Summa cum Laude, in 1992. Afterward I did some graduate work at the University of South Florida. Always the idealist and romantic, I wrote two noteworthy poems: "Ode to Jenny" and "Remembrances of Karen" which were published in Anthologies, by the National Library of Poetry, in 1995 and 1996, respectively. "Ode" took 3rd prize in a National Amateur open poetry contest in 1995. I'm also a Master Freemason (Star Lodge #69 F. & A.M. , Largo, Florida) and a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain. I've always kept in mind and close to my heart those lessons imparted to me by my grandfather, O. Harry Orlando, and my wonderful parents, Frederick and Barbara:

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425992714
• ISBN-13: 978-1425992712
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,819,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bulletproof is a must for anyone's financial arsenal, February 28, 2008

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Bartley H. Kerr - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bulletproof: A Cop's Guide to Financial Success (Paperback)

This book is a great read for anyone interested in acheiving financial independence at an early age. The author speaks from an "in the trenches" perspective, as he has obtained his financial goals through the easy to understand principles outlined in the book. Although written for police officers, the material presented transcends that demographic and can be applied to anyone. An enjoyable, quick read!

5.0 out of 5 stars Bullet Proof, January 9, 2008

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Robert S. Anderson "0832" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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I received the book as a gift. It is written in a down to earth easy to understand way. It is unlike any other finiancal guide I have ever seen. As a retired police officer, I only wish that this book was available when I was still on the job. Just using some of the ideas the author presents would have made retirement more confortable. I strongly recomend this book be mandated reading, by all police departments, for all new police officers. If you are still on the job GET the book it! You won't regret it.