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It was a brutally cold January day in the 1950s as Chick Gallin marched through his last week of training at the Probationary Fire School on Welfare Island, New York. When a full borough alarm sounded, he and the other trainees piled onto open trucks to respond. As they arrived on scene, building after building was on fire. As he stood in the heart of the chaotic scene, Gallin was officially initiated into an exciting yet dangerous life as a first responder.In a collection of true tales, Gallin shares a candid portrayal of the life of a New York City firefighter during two-plus decades. Throughout his anecdotes, he details what it is like to rush inside a burning, smoke-filled building and follow the hose to find an exit, deal with the fear of explosions, proceed through blackness to reach victims and then perform CPR, attempt to attain shut-eye between raising a young family and responding to alarms, inhale black smoke into the lungs, and precariously balance on an icy ladder in the lonely darkness of a windy night.A Fireman's Story shares true tales of a New York firefighter's experiences during his two-plus decades as a first responder.

"Reimagining Blue is a passionate and personal analysis of a misunderstood profession from the vantage point of female police chief Kristen Ziman. Ziman credits her colorful childhood for the temperament that led her to gravitate toward policing, a profession where chaos is all in a day's work. Many times, she learned life and leadership lessons through the revelation of what not to do. But nothing could have prepared Kristen for the turmoil that would unfold during her tenure. A mass shooting, a pandemic, and civil unrest that threatened the trusting relationship between her department and her community became her greatest professional challenges. This deeply moving memoir is a story of resilience and perseverance in policing--and in life. It's a raw and honest portrayal told by a flawed human about a noble profession suffering an identity crisis. Reimagining Blue is an urgent call to find a way forward, not because the system is broken, but because it can always be better."--Dust jacket flap.

When Scotland Yard's first detective branch was set up in 1842 crime was very different from today.The favoured murder weapon was the cut-throat razor; carrying a pocket watch was dangerous; the most significant clue at a murder scene could be the whereabouts of a candlestick or hat; large households (family, servants and lodgers) complicated many a case and servants sometimes murdered their masters.Detectives had few aids and suffered many disadvantages. The bloody handprints found at two early murder scenes were of no help, there being no way of telling whether blood (or hair) was human or animal. Fingerprinting was fifty years away, DNA profiling another hundred and photography was too new to help with identification. All reports had to be handwritten with a dip pen and ink and the only means of keeping contact with colleagues and disseminating information was by post, horseback or foot.In spite of these handicaps and severe press criticism, the detectives achieved some significant successes. Joan Lock includes such classic cases as the First Railway Murder, as well as many fascinating, fresh reports, weaving in new developments like the electric telegraph against a background of authentic Victorian police procedure.Charles Dickens said that Scotland Yard detectives gave the impression of leading lives of strong mental excitement. Readers of this book will understand why.Praise for Joan Lock...'Thorough account of important early cases dealt with by Scotland Yard.' - Professor B. J. Rahn'A better picture of the development of the detectives and the CID in the 19th century Metropolitan Police than any other book I have read.' - Alan Moss'Vivid detail' - Historical Novel SocietyJoan Lock is an ex-nurse and former policewoman. Joan has also written short stories, radio plays, radio documentaries and eight crime novels. She lives in London.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Führung und Personal - Sonstiges, Note: 1,7, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Teamarbeit hat in der jüngeren Vergangenheit in der Zusammenarbeit sowohl im Wirtschafts- als auch im Non-Profit-Bereich an Bedeutung gewonnen. Der Teambegriff erfährt hier in manchen Bereichen eine nahezu inflationäre Anwendung. Es ist Trend, ein Team und nicht eine Gruppe von Mitarbeitern zu sein. Im Gegensatz hierzu ist gerade im Einsatzdienst der Feuerwehr die Arbeit im Team seit jeher gefordert. So gilt es z.B. im Team ein gemeinsames Ziel, nämlich die Gewährleistung einer erfolgreichen Einsatzabwicklung im Sinne der Betroffenen, zu erreichen. Darüber hinaus muss der Eigenschutz für die Einsatzkräfte, die sich oftmals bewusst in lebensgefährliche Situationen begeben, möglichst effektiv sichergestellt werden. Diese Ziele lassen sich nur erreichen, wenn sich die Einsatzkräfte als Team im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes "blind" aufeinander verlassen können. Die Notwendigkeit und Sinnhaftigkeit von Teamarbeit im Feuerwehrdienst ist folglich schon lange bekannt. Ein gezieltes Teambuilding findet bei Feuerwehren jedoch zumeist noch nicht statt und wird somit dem Zufall überlassen.Hier setzt die Arbeit an. Zielsetzung ist, unter Berücksichtigung des theoretischen Rahmens, ein Outdoor-Training für die Grundausbildungslehrgänge der Feuerwehr herauszuarbeiten. Auf diese Weise lässt sich Teamfähigkeit gezielt entwickeln. Ein im Grundausbildungslehrgang funktionierendes Team ist entscheidender Faktor für eine gute und effektive Ausbildung sowie zur Vorbereitung auf die spätere Verwendung im Einsatzdienst.Im ersten Teil der Arbeit werden die erforderlichen theoretischen Grundlagen, z.B. zu Team, Teambuilding, Outdoor-Trainings, Phasen der Teamentwicklung und Erfolgskriterien für Teambuildingmaßnahmen gelegt. Im zweiten Teil schließt ein visionärer Praxistransfer auf einen Grundausbildungslehrgang der Feuerwehr Mönchengladbach an. Hierzu werden die Rahmenbedingungen, insbesondere auch die Teilnehmer/Gruppe analysiert. Im weiteren Verlauf entsteht dann, vor dem Hintergrund der theoretischen Grundlagen, ein Konzept zur Ausgestaltung eines Outdoor-Teambuildings für die An-wendung in der Feuerwehrgrundausbildung.Die Arbeit kann aufgrund der Begrenzung des Umfangs nur das hauptamtliche Personal der Berufsfeuerwehr in den Aufgabengebieten Brandbekämpfung und technische Hilfeleistung beleuchten. Der Bereich Rettungsdienst sowie das Ehrenamt sind nicht Gegenstand der Ausarbeitung.

Designed to serve as a comprehensive guide, Introduction to Traffic Law, Investigation, and Enforcement equips law enforcement officials with the vital knowledge they need to confidently and successfully investigate and enforce traffic laws. In Unit 1 of the text, students develop foundational knowledge regarding common traffic rules, including current licensing and registration laws, and moving, non-moving, and federal motor carrier regulations. Unit 2 explores methods used to enforce traffic codes, familiarizing readers with the proper preparation of traffic tickets, the use of speed detection devices, the application of field sobriety tests, and more. Students are introduced to accident investigation processes and procedures in Unit 3, covering both basic and advanced topics, from the completion of an accident report form to analyzing an accident reconstruction to determine its cause. In the final unit, readers develop an understanding of why traffic management programs are implemented and evaluated, as well as methods of supervision and ways to interpret traffic data. Introduction to Traffic Law, Investigation, and Enforcement is an ideal textbook for courses in traffic law, policing, and law enforcement.Aric Steven Frazier is a lecturer at Oakland City University, where he teaches courses in forensics, investigation, and other criminal justice topics. He is a senior consultant for Frazier Reconstruction Services, providing clients with assistance in traffic administration, crash reconstruction, and law enforcement application, testing, and evaluation. He previously taught at Vincennes University and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, and has served as a police officer.

Law Enforcement Communication: Essential Skills for Solving Crimes, Managing Difficult People, and Improving Officer Safety helps law enforcement officers improve their communication skills with diverse populations and difficult people. The book is founded on the premise that the better an officer is at communicating with others, the safer and more effective the officer will be in all areas of law enforcement. The skills in this book apply equally to all law enforcement professionals, regardless of their rank, assignment, or responsibilities. Officers rely on good human relations skills to deescalate dangerous confrontations, facilitate cooperation, and solve crimes. Readers will learn the skills and attitudes necessary to build trust and rapport, resolve conflict, manage emotions, gain valuable information, and deal more effectively with difficult people. Additional chapters examine persuasive communication, emotional intelligence, and the importance of leadership in creating a culture of communication excellence. Law Enforcement Communication is an enlightening and intellectual resource well suited for courses in policing and law enforcement. It also provides a valuable resource for working law enforcement professionals, trainers, or anyone else interested in improving their personal and career success.Brian D. Fitch, Ph.D., served for 34 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department before retiring as a lieutenant. During that time, he served as a field training officer, felony investigator, advanced officer training instructor, patrol supervisor, custody supervisor, watch commander, operations lieutenant, and detective bureau commander. Dr. Fitch held adjunct facility positions at California State University, Long Beach, and California State University, Fullerton. He was a nationally recognized speaker, teacher, and author in law enforcement communication, leadership, and ethics.

In 1878 the Criminal Investigation Department replaced Scotland Yard's corrupt and discredited Detective Branch.In this classic story of the early days of detection, Joan Lock tells the fascinating story of the creation of the CID, the scandal which preceded it, and the successes and failures of the new organization, including early cases such as the four murders by Ernest Southey, the ferocious outbreak of dockland killings in 1869 and the more familiar Bravo, Neill Cream and Jack the Ripper crimes.First World War spy and Dear John jealousy murders were followed by Roaring Twenties' swindles and the arrival of motor car bandits - which in turn led to the formation of the Flying Squad and the adoption of mobile wireless telegraphy.The introduction of women detectives is also discussed and the difficulties they experienced in establishing their place in a male dominated force.Joan Lock closes the gap between the academic police historian and the writer of popular true crime, making this book a fascinating read for crime experts and the general reader alike.

This revised third edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer prepares aspiring and current incident safety officers (ISOs) to meet and exceed the specific job requirements outlined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition. This extensively revised third edition includes current information on responding to incidents involving hazardous materials, wildland fire, technical rescue, and other disasters, and provides methods for the development and improvement of existing safety programs.Fire Department Incident Safety Officer is divided into three sections: Preparing the Incident Safety Officer, Front-Loading Your Knowledge and Skills, and The Incident Safety Officer On-Scene. Each section comprises chapters related to each of the three main topics, and in a casual, straightforward manner, thoroughly describes the best practices for the ISO, incorporating the most current data available. Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, Revised Third Edition, includes access to Navigate 2 online learning materials including a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, learning analytic, reporting tools, and more.The Revised Third Edition features include: A new chapter dedicated to the use of ISOs at training activities and planned, nonemergency eventsContent that aligns with NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety O-fficer Professional Qualifications, 2020 EditionUpdated Firefighter rehabilitation strategiesUpdated content that reflects a complete understanding of the issues and concerns associated with newer and alternative building construction methods, including "green" construction and renewable/alternative electrical power sourcesSpecific ISO concerns associated with fire suppression sta-ffing, deployment, and NFPA 1710/1720 criteriaResults from recent fire behavior research projects, conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Underwriters LaboratoriesThought-provoking case studies and follow-up questions in each chapterConstructive tips and safety information noted throughoutNew information on structural fires and on-scene contamination reduction processes to help with cancer prevention.

From shootouts, suicide by cop, and violence of all kinds, to working undercover, and violent SWAT operations, this fast moving and hardhitting account puts you on the street with both the humor and the horror that real cops encounter. So, buckle up and let's hit the streets. We have a wild ride ahead.

Hoy en día, las fuerzas policiales están bajo ataque más que nunca, creando la necesidad de tácticas y concepciones que no se sacan del repertorio existente. El marco normativo de DECIDE, presentado en este libro, será útil al público y a la comunidad de fuerzas policiales, proporcionándoles herramientas y conceptos que le ayuden al cumplimiento de su misión de proteger y servir.

"An FBI veteran explains how the Mueller-Comey cabal turned the FBI from a "swear to tell the truth" law-enforcement agency to a politicized intelligence organization. Americans have lost faith in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an institution they once regarded as the world's greatest law-enforcement agency. Thomas Baker spent many years with the FBI and is deeply troubled by this loss of faith. Specific lapses have come to light and each is thoroughly discussed in this book: Why did they happen? What changed? The answer begins days after the 9/11 attacks when the FBI underwent a significant change in culture. To understand how far the Bureau has fallen, this book shows the crucial role played by the FBI and its agents in past decades. It was quite often, as the reader will see from these firsthand experiences, a fun-filled adventure with exciting skyjackings, kidnappings, and bank robberies. At the same time, the reader will see the reverence the Bureau had for the Constitution and the concern agents held for the rights of each American. This book is not mere memoir--it is history. From the shooting of President Reagan and the death of Princess Diana to the TWA 800 crash and even getting marching orders from St. Mother Teresa, Baker's story shows how the FBI has played a pivotal role in our country's history." --Amazon.com.

The incredible, untold story of the American agent who captured El Chapo, the world's most-wanted drug-lord.

"Canadian laws are just, the police uphold the rule of law and treat everyone equally, and without the police, communities would descend into chaos and disorder. These entrenched myths, rooted in settler-colonial logic, work to obscure a hard truth: the police do not keep us safe. This edited collection brings together writing from a range of activists and scholars, whose words are rooted in experience and solidarity with those putting their lives on the line to fight for police abolition in Canada. Together, they imagine a different world--one in which police power is eroded and dissolved forever, one in which it is possible to respond to distress and harm with assistance and care."--

Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) are at the cutting edge of policing. They have sparked important conversations about the proper role and extent of police in society and about balancing security, oversight, accountability, privacy, and surveillance in our modern world. Police on Camera address the conceptual and empirical evidence surrounding the use of BWCs by police officers in societies around the globe, offering a variety of differing opinions from experts in the field.The book provides the reader with conceptual and empirical analyses of the role and impact of police body-worn cameras in society. These analyses are complimented by invited commentaries designed to open up dialogue and generate debate on these important social issues. The book offers informed, critical commentary to the ongoing debates about the implications that BWCs have for society in various parts of the world, with special attention to issues of police accountability and discretion, privacy, and surveillance.This book is designed to be accessible to a broad audience, and is targeted at scholars and students of surveillance, law and policy, and the police, as well as policymakers and others interested in how surveillance technologies are impacting our modern world and criminal justice institutions.

Critical incidents and career-altering traumas are daily risks that law enforcement officers must face. But, too often, officers turn to maladaptive habits to cope. Is there a better way? In Body, Mind, and Badge: Strategies for Navigating Trauma and Resilience in Law Enforcement, Dr. Kathryn Hamel, PhD, answers that question with a resounding "Yes!" The book focuses on two imperative components of law enforcement wellness: physical fitness and resiliency. Cultivating both enables personnel to mitigate the physical, mental, and emotional wear and tear that result from challenges of law enforcement. Part One covers Dr. Hamel's memories of shift work and her resulting personal journey to physical fitness. It also discusses research on the unique health issues of law enforcement personnel, the pervasiveness of stress in the field, and the importance of physical fitness as a mitigating factor.Additionally in Part One is the cautionary story of an unexpected and devastating injury to a young, fit officer by Chief Mike Hamel (Ret.). He includes his assessment of the functional movement screen/predictive injury test and how he successfully brought it to the Irvine PD as part of an overall fitness program to help prevent the physical, emotional, and economic costs of injuries to law enforcement personnel. In Part Two, Heather Williams, PsyD, discusses resiliency-what it is, why it's important for countering critical incidents, and how law enforcement personnel can integrate it into their lives. She proposes that law enforcement management help personnel build resilience by incorporating support systems into their organizations and by teaching inoculation training, hardiness training, psychoeducation, and cognitive-behavioral techniques like mindfulness. She also offers methods for individuals to build their own resiliency.In Part Three, retired and current police officers share their personal journeys to physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing. Officer John Darby (Ret.) and Chief Charles Celano (Ret.) relate how injury and illness, respectively, forced them into unexpected retirement. They share the methods they used to heal themselves physically and how they overcame the shock and resulting sorrow of careers cut short. And Officer Alex Mendoza, a nutritionist, Reiki II practitioner, health coach, and mindfulness teacher, shares numerous emotional and physical paths to wellness, a final reminder that physical fitness and resiliency will allow you to not just survive, but thrive, in your law enforcement career.

This book focuses on the specific history of Jersey City Police Department. Starting with the earliest facts and articles, this book provides a very easy to follow timeline. It presents facts about the department and its members throughout time, such as information about the first minorities and first female officer of the department to stories about how policemen risked their lives in order to save others. This interesting history will shed a new light on how brave and inspiring the police force can be.About the AuthorArthur W. Pease spent 43 years as a member of the Jersey City Police Department. He has been promoted throughout his career in the department; from police officer to police deputy chief and later appointed Deputy Director. Pease spent eight years in the Air Force, has a Bachelor of Arts degree from New Jersey City University, and a Teachers Certification. He also graduated from the Certified Public Management Program at Rutgers University. Pease holds the distinction of being the first African American to become Inspector and Deputy Chief within the Jersey City Department. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Certified Public Managers Society of New Jersey, lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the Fraternal Order of Police.