Panther's Rest: History of the Fort Worth Police Department 1873-21st Century (Paperback)

~ Dale Hinz (Author)
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The history of the Fort Worth Police Department started in April 1873 and many factors brought about its existence at the confluence of the West Fork and Clear Fork of the Trinity River. The location along one of the major cattle trails, the Chisholm, brought about issues both political and financial in nature and had a definite affect on city fathers. This and other influences would be major factors in the development of the Fort Worth Police Department as it moved toward the 21st Century. Publisher AuthorHouse declares: Author Dale L. Hinz shares the colorful history of the Fort Worth Police Department from its inception through the 21st century and beyond in his new book, Panther's Rest: History of the Fort Worth Police Department 1873-21st Century. River Oaks, Texas News says: "Panther's Rest: History of the Fort Worth Police Department 1873 - 21st Century" covers the police department's chronological history through many changes and technological advancements. It is a historical testament to the progress of one police department through much more than a century of development. Tom Wiederhold, Pres of the North Fort Worth Historical Society & Fort Worth Police Historical Associations describes this new book: A must have for your research library. Ret. Sgt Hinz has taken the Ft Worth Police Department from its' earliest days right up to the 21st century and told the history in an enjoyable and easy to read manner. The book is filled with facts as well as stories that leave the reader wanting more! It is a valuable source of information for the researcher of early police history as well as Ft Worth and Tarrant County History.

About the Author

The author is a 30 year member of the Fort Worth Police Department and retired in 1999 at the rank of Sergeant. He started a career in law enforcement as a civilian dispatcher and worked: patrol, as a member of the first SWAT Team, a robbery detective and was promoted to sergeant in 1987. He helped develop the first Officer Survival School and taught several different subjects to new recruits. He has three children Philip, Becky and Jacob and lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Kathy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434302229
• ISBN-13: 978-1434302229
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,979,538 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book!, July 15, 2008

By	Diane Simmons (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was actually with the Fort Worth PD during this time and wanted to read the information in it as I was told I was mentioned in it.Great read,
Dave King /Texas