Please God, Don't Let My Badge Tarnish: One Man's Courage To Take A Stand! (Paperback)

~ Kevin M LaChapelle (Author)
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Product Description

When author Kevin LaChapelle begins his career as a police officer in El Cajon, California, he fulfills a lifelong dream. But the dream soon turns into a nightmare when he discovers corruption within the ranks of the El Cajon Police Department.

Please God, Don’t Let My Badge Tarnish is the story of LaChapelle’s struggle to work in the department after his shocking discovery. Rather than turn his back on the scandal and save his career, LaChapelle begins a courageous fight to expose the corruption. At the same time, he earns awards for his work in helping young people turn away from gangs and violence.

In 1994, at the urging of his fellow citizens, LaChapelle runs for the local school board. Soon he is engaged in a new battle after he uncovers major financial problems in the district and discovers that greedy officials are siphoning money intended to fund school programs.

In the wake of these two major battles, LaChapelle founds the Special Investigations Agency, which is dedicated to helping communities nationwide fight corruption in their local government officials and uncover scams against citizens, particularly the elderly and disadvantaged minorities. His fight for justice continues today.

About the Author

Kevin LaChapelle is the head of the Special Investigations Agency in Southern California, a nonprofit organization he created to help communities throughout the United States rid their towns of corruption in public officials.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059538238X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595382385
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,110,237 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shocking and as real as it gets, March 11, 2006

By	Christopher H. Miralles - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Get ready to take the front seat because this book provides real life dilemmas that any peace officer can face. This book is inspiring and provides a better insight to some of the ethical challenges of law enforcement. This book exemplifies the importance of perseverance and sticking to your moral beliefs at all cost. Two thumbs up to La Chapelle.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, March 11, 2006

By	Amy Dean (Whidbey Island Washington) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rather if you are planning on joining in to Law Enforcement or not, this book is a must read. I have had the author of this book as a college professor, as I read this book I had no doubt that this was "him" You really understand how the system works a little bit better after reading this book. I would highly recommend it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring story!, March 12, 2006

By	Javier Neria (El Paso, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Please God, Don't Let My Badge Tarnish: One Man's Courage To Take A Stand! (Hardcover)

Phenomenol story! A true inspiration for future and current officers. LaChapelle did an outstanding job by taking us "backstage" to see what really goes on in some police departments.