Legal Minds: Detecting Rogue Police Officers and Other Important Law Enforcement Issues (Paperback)

~ Robert L. Davis (Author), Dr. Roxanne M. Davidson (Author)

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Product Description

Have you wondered about the following?

• How do I detect bad police officers?

• What signs do I look for?

• Where do I report bad police officers?

• What do you say when you hear you’re under arrest?

• What do I say to an officer attempting to violate my rights?

• What are Miranda rights?

• What are legal and illegal searches and seizures?

Readers will discover practical comments about how to possibly avoid rogue police officers, the definition of a rogue cop, tips on certain signs of bad cops, and the reporting of such law enforcers to the proper authorities. In addition, this book covers definitions of several crimes; reasons criminals commit certain crimes, and other significant issues involving law enforcement. The authors hope these guidelines could perhaps save a human life or at least help one avoid bad and unfair police officers.

Review commentaries by a former law enforcement officer and explanations examined by a licensed professional counselor and educator.

About the Author

Robert L. Davis is a former award winning police officer with the New Orleans Police Department. He has dedicated his life to exposing bad cops.

Dr. Roxanne M. Davidson is a licensed and certified counselor and educator.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (January 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595486096
• ISBN-13: 978-0595486090
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #585,468 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Protecting yourself from rogue cops, February 14, 2008

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader View (2/08)

Robert L. Davis, former police officer with the New Orleans Police Department has dedicated his life in a crusade to give the general public an awareness of the peril and presence in many large cities of "rouge" police officers. His new book "Legal Minds" offers revealing insights to help recognize a bad police officer, the signs to look for, and how to report your experience.

The material is a compilation of previously written articles, interviews, and queries from e-mails received on his website from readers of his first book "Cop Out" and from those attending lectures, workshops, and seminars presented by the author. The contents of the short chapters are clearly defined in the table of contents so that the subjects may be read in any order depending on the reader's specific interest, as they are each independent of one another.

Davis addresses such questions, how to respond if arrested, steps women can take to avoid rape, lie detector tests, Miranda rights, pardons and probation. He explains clemencies, extradition, fugitives, felonies, prisons, and jails. Citations, searches and seizures, DUI's, and police brutality are all discussed, as well as the behavior patterns of serial killers.

The assessments and professional opinions of Dr. Roxanne M. Davidson add credence to the subjects discussed by Robert Davis. Davidson offers insight into the potential motives and behavior patterns of the criminal mind.

Davis writes with fervor. Some might interpret his writing as being an alarmist. Others will applaud his willingness to take a public stand against an evil force. It is the intent of the authors to provide guidelines that may save human life, and help protect the law abiding citizen from unfair and unethical police officers.

"Legal Minds" can be a helpful guide to anyone who has been affected by a "bad" experience with receiving a citation, confronted with an arrest, or been harassed by a police officer.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent defense book against bad police officers, March 8, 2008

By	Thomas J. Packer (London, England) - See all my reviews

Just finished reading my copy of Legal Minds. We all know across America there are rogue cops. When a police officer commits a crime, it's particularly terrible and barbaric.

This book does more than give citizens tips on dealing with rogue cops, it also examines the mentality of criminals in general. The book is small and easy to read, but every page is precise, to the point, and revealing.

The main points that stood out in the book was the articles dealing with arrests, lie detector tests, and especially police interrogation procedures. I know the police detectives reading this book are furious. Many of the issues he reveal are rights granted to all citizens, but not exercised by the citizens. Many detectives have abused these laws in my opinion. They may have the right to "trick" you, but I appreciate Legal Minds giving me the right to see the tricks.

Robert Davis is very straight and honest about bad cops, without sounding like he was putting down the good ones. Dr. Davidson's commemtaries examines his articles and explains the behavioral motivations of the officers committing such crimes and is very revealing. The two authors make a good team, a former cop and an educator.

I strongly suggest that everyone get this book before you need it! The small cost of the book verses the information it contains makes this book a steal.