How to Be a Great Cop (Paperback)

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"How to Be a Great Cop is a must reading for every police officer in this nation, as well as any contemplating a career in law enforcement. It provides an honest, straightforward, and total insight of what police officers can do to achieve excellence." -- Ed Nowicki, Founding Executive Director, American Society of Law, Enforcement Trainers

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For Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice courses. *An easy-to-read handbook that incorporates years of law enforcement training and experience, How to Be a Great Cop shares the insights and experiences of officers who have been on the force and on the street. Written to provide students with an accurate view of the realities of the job, the text outlines surviving on the street, the emotional and medical implications of the job and the essential elements of an officer's life. A history of law enforcement, tips for dealing with the criminal justice system and guidelines for what it takes to be an outstanding officer provide students with a behind-the-badge view of a career in law enforcement. *Author is the recipient of the Joseph S. Boyd Memorial Award for service to ASLET 2001 (American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers).

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (January 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130324744
• ISBN-13: 978-0130324740
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,084,031 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Book, July 1, 2000

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This review is from: How to Be a Great Cop (Paperback)

I recommend this book for every police officer. It gives good, readable information that is useful. When I was a training officer, I gave each rookie I trained a copy of it.