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The first two books listed here are offered at a discount price direct from RoughEdge
Consultants. Purchase orders and checks accepted. E-mail us or mail your payment
to RoughEdge Consultants, PO Box 30, Ruston, LA 71273. We usually ship
the same day a check is received.
Our remaining books are offered in association with Barnes & Noble
after
carefully considering price and quality. No $60-$70 books listed here.
In fact,
you won't find cheaper prices from the books' own publishers NOR from any
"police supplier." Barnes & Noble is able to purchase large quantities and offer
the best prices anywhere. I've checked and can assure you, these books can not be
found any cheaper than right here!
These volumes have been chosen for patrol officers and others with the street still
in their blood. They will hopefully inspire you to perform better and to survive.
For more information or to order, click on each book title to be carried to
Barnes & Noble.
UPDATED DECEMBER 13, 2002
Neither Fear Nor Favor
by Wesley Harris
ISBN: 0-9666889-1-0
1999, 217 Pages
Our latest work! Not exactly a "street cop book" but a great escape to something else. Buy direct here for $18.95 (includes shipping) or go to www.amazon.com to use a credit card. The true story of a turn of the century U.S. Marshal
who helped shaped a small town. An incredible story of an extraordinary man and the town that refused to give in to lawlessness. Note whethere you want the book autographed. E-mail us for more information. (click on author's name above)
Burglary For The Patrol Officer
by Wesley Harris
ISBN: 0-9666889-02
1998, 165 Pages
Burglary is a problem facing virtually every law enforcement agency in America.
And we do a pathetic job handling the problem. The national clearance rate for
solving burglaries is less than fifteen percent. Patrol officers take report after
report and most cases are closed without arrests or the recovery of property.
This book fills a tremendous need: providing the patrol officer with tactics and
information to combat burglary more effectively. Utilizing the strategies in this
book, patrol officers become more than "report takers." They become the
agency's foremost tool for reducing burglary.
Burglary for the Patrol Officer teaches officers that preliminary investigations
at burglary calls are vital. Crime scene techniques are explained from a patrol
perspective. Preventive tactics are geared towards proactive measures by patrol
officers and problem-solving using community resources. The book includes many
valuable charts and checklists which can be reproduced to aid in investigations.
Chapters include:
Burglary Methods
Checking Buildings
Searches & Securing Burglarized Buildings
Information Collection
The Crime Scene
Investigative Techniques
Think like a Burglar
Proactive Field Tactics
Cost: Only $12.95 plus $3.00 shipping & handling. Order multiple copies at a
discount: 11-20 copies are $11.95 each + $2.50 S&H per book.
21+ copies are $10.95 each + $2.00 S&H per book.
To order, mail check, money order or purchase order to:
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The following books are offered through Barnes&Noble.com. Click
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 First Unit Responder: A Guide to Physical Evidence Collection for Patrol Officers
I once used a slide presentation called "25 Ways to Screw Up a Crime Scene"
to teach officers how their actions or inaction could destroy evidence.
Actually, there's probably a zillion ways to screw up a crime scene. This
book--written specifically for patrol officers--tells you what you need to know
without a bunch of gobbledygook meant for forensic experts. Crime clearance
rates would be higher if we worked to locate and preserve evidence at EVERY crime
scene. This is one you need!
 Force under Pressure: Why Cops Live and Why They Die
This new book features attention-grabbing true stories of police officers and the deadly encounters
they faced. Some lived and some died. This book will help you condition your decision-making and
concentration to better deal with emergency situations. Gives you the keys to developing internal
controls to help you survive any threat. And a great bargain at $18.00.
 Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of PersuasionNearly every police officer has heard of "verbal judo" but only a handful have been trained in its use. This book reveals the street-tested techniques that can difuse volatile situations and control verbal confrontations. These proven tactics will help you survive and handle most any situation where communicating with a potential adversary is a must. 222 pages. Only $12.00!
 Surviving Street Patrol: Officer's Guide to Safe and Effective Policing
One of the newest books on the market on police patrol. I have not seen it in the standard distributor catalogs. Excellent volume on patrol tactics and officer survival at a reasonable price. Foreward written by Dave Grossi, one of the top names in police survival training. Check it out!
 Street Work: The Way to Police Officer Safety and Survival
Excellent volume on officer survival tactics at a reasonable price. Check it out!
 Street Cop: Innovative Tactics for Taking Back the Streets
Donovan Jacobs is a street cop's author. He writes in plain language, providing
practical tips for fighting crime. Much of his policing philosophy hinges on
the need for all street officers to consider themselves investigators as well.
His tips will help you successfully fight crime in your community. This book is
offered by barnes&noble.com at considerable savings off the price you find at
most "police" websites. He also wrote "Street Crime Investigations: A Street Cop's
Guide to Solving Felony Crimes" if you can find a copy.
 Spanish for Law Enforcement
NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE! CHECK BACK LATER.
While most books on Spanish for police are little more than a listing of valuable
words and phrases, this one includes audiotapes so you can actually hear and practice
the words you need. With the continued immigration of Spanish-speaking people into the U.S., this is training is essential.
 I Love a Cop
 Tactical Advantage: A Definitive Study of Personal Small-Arms Tactics
Learn the tactics necessary to survive with this book by an experienced patrol
officer and SWAT member. The book includes techniques on building searches,
close-quarter combat, low-light operations, weapon retention and much more. 205
pages. Over 200 photos.
 Fit for Duty
This book is unique because it examines fitness from the perspective of the law
enforcement officer. The author's understand the policing lifestyle, the difficulties
of eating right on the job, and the other obstacles to good health we face. You
can improve your health and quality of life--as well as your patrol performance--by
following the principles in Fit for Duty. Includes information on weight management,
smoking cessation, goal setting, and agency fitness testing. 130 pages.
 Practical Aspects of Interview & Interrogation
The definitive work on interviews and interrogations is now available in an
inexpensive softcover version. The hardbound edition sells for nearly $60.00.
This book is practical as the title states, and is just as valuable to patrol
officers as it is to investigators. My favorite part lists dozens of tactics for
eliciting confessions. Practical Aspects also covers a simple interrogation plan,
signs of deception, legal issues and much more. If you purchase a book on
interviews and interrogations during your career, this should be it.
 Practical Homicide Investigation Checklist & Field Guide
Maybe you don't work homicides every day, but when the call does come, you want
to handle it correctly. Vernon Geberth is the foremost trainer on homicide
investigation techniques in the U.S. today. This durable field notebook gives
patrol officers, supervisors, and investigators checklists to insure complete,
correct investigations of violent deaths. Don't go to a crime scene without it!
 Path of the Warrior: Guide to Personal & Professional Development
NEW TO THE BOOKSTORE! Warriors are people who choose to walk a separate path from others. This book points the way to
the warrior's path by imparting a code of honor that provides an ethical framework for personal development, growth, and professional success. PATH OF THE WARRIOR is
for police officers who are searching for practical ways to resolve the complicated dilemmas faced by those who wear a badge.
 Copshock: Surviving Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
NEW TO THE BOOKSTORE! One of the hottest books in the law enforcement market today! Critical incidents and even the everyday stress of the job
can be as deadly to your career and personal well-being as bullets. This book by a certified emergency crisis responder will help you survive the hidden
dangers of policing.
Check back often for additions to the BOOKSTORE FOR STREET COPS!
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