Robert T. Christensen
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Throughout this book I tried to capture the emotion and internal thoughts of what was going through my mind as I handled each call. The one theme that kept coming back into my thoughts, though, was that I worked with some of the most profession
"Let no soul cry out, Had I not been properly trained." —Infantry Training Brigade, Fort Benning, GeorgiaSlow down—Seatbelts—Wear your vest—STAY ALIVE! Get your own copy today! Available from Amazon.com, Barnesandoble.com, iTunes.com, Audib
My career priority was to serve and protect the city of Kalamazoo. I am forever grateful to the citizens of Kalamazoo, my coworkers at Kalamazoo Public Safety, the criminal justice professionals throughout the judicial system, the local governm
Getting hired by a career police department is your dream right? Working for an agency where you can have a challenging career, learn, and grow as a solid performer. Finding that perfect fit for you and the community and one that you can work f
Getting hired by a career police department is your dream right? Working for an agency where you can have a challenging career, learn, and grow as a solid performer. Finding that perfect fit for you and the community and one that you can work f
Why do people want to be a Police Officer? When asking a new recruit they almost always say: "To help people." As an academy trainer since 1997 I've had the honor of training hundreds of Officers who now serve our communities throughout the cou
Community Policing has always been so much more than playing basketball with kids, handing out stickers, taking selfies with neighborhood kids, or rescuing animals from the perils of human civilization. These small acts of kindness, alone will
Dangers in police work are inherent to the job function itself. But, as Cops—We make our jobs as dangerous as we want. Sometimes this can get you killed or seriously injured. Other times, we do things that are really just stupid. I certainly wa
Dangers in police work are inherent to the job function itself. But, as Cops—We make our jobs as dangerous as we want. Sometimes this can get you killed or seriously injured. Other times, we do things that are really just stupid. I certainly wa
SWAT- Hostage Rescue is not for the weak at heart. Life and death is the reality of our job. Mistakes are unacceptable. Perfection in every aspect is trained upon and expected. Welcome to our world. But is that the whole story? Now, as a Poli
SWAT- Hostage Rescue is not for the weak at heart. Life and death is the reality of our job. Mistakes are unacceptable. Perfection in every aspect is trained upon and expected. Welcome to our world. But is that the whole story? Now, as a Poli
"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer it's an entire nation." - Chris Cosgriff, ODMP founder. On April 18, 2011 Officer Eric Zapata, the first City of Kalamazoo officer was murdered in the line of duty. Th
Always be respectful of other people's differences. Police Officers must be completely neutral in their feelings and beliefs to effectively enforce the law in a fair and objectively way. Anything else is an abuse of power and a violation of you
Ever been in a riot? Probably not. The media portrays "Cops in riot gear" as some type of "show of force" and "inciting". Well, they could not be anymore wrong. Crimes of public disorder range from peaceful demonstrations of citizens exercising
Ever been in a riot? Probably not. The media portrays "Cops in riot gear" as some type of "show of force" and "inciting". Well, they could not be anymore wrong. Crimes of public disorder range from peaceful demonstrations of citizens exercising
My career was spent primarily as a road patrol officer. The majority of my road patrol duties consisted of traffic law enforcement. Traffic law enforcement has simply one primary goal: "Save Lives". However, traffic violations result in much mo
My career was spent primarily as a road patrol officer. The majority of my road patrol duties consisted of traffic law enforcement. Traffic law enforcement has simply one primary goal: "Save Lives". However, traffic violations result in much mo
"There is nothing more powerful than the heart of a volunteer." —Franklin D. RooseveltYou never forget your first dead person. So, make sure you change your smoke detector batteries, check your home fire extinguishers, and review your home an
The realities of criminal patrol are explained and detailed throughout this chapter. In addition, I have included tactical tips and survival strategies to help keep Police Officers alive while on patrol. The entire book is available in paperbac
The realities of criminal patrol are explained and detailed throughout this chapter. In addition, I have included tactical tips and survival strategies to help keep Police Officers alive while on patrol. The entire book is available in paperbac
Out of the Darkness and into the Blue, Chapter Two: "Death in Rural America". For 16 years I served as an EMT and Firefighter with the Lawrence Township Quick Response Team and Fire Department. In this 36 square mile township in S.W. Michigan w
March 4, 1990 I was nearly killed in the line of duty. Chapter one is where I tell you the story of Juan Rico and how he nearly murdered me. Have you ever been beaten to death? Well, you'd be dead if you were. I was nearly there and had to make
I really thought I was about to be killed. Police Officers train for the most deadly confrontation, but you are never really prepared when it strikes. Without warning, out of the blue, and with no regard for time and space. YOU, not matter who
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