Police and security services Books

Book SynopsisThis book primarily deals with the role of the regional and extra-regional actors in security issues in the Black Sea region. It assesses the security context of the region in the post-Cold War period and suggests some possible future developments.This book was published as a special issue of Southeast European and Black Sea Studies.Table of ContentsPreface Dimitrios Triantaphyllou 1. The Security Paradoxes of the Black Sea Region Dimitrios Triantaphyllou 2. Geopolitics, (sub)Regionalism, Discourse and a Troubled ‘Power Triangle’ in the Black Sea Yannis Tsantoulis 3. Towards a Comprehensive Regional Security Framework in the Black Sea Region after the Russia-Georgia War Oksana Antonenko 4. Geographical Blessing versus Geopolitical Curse: Great Power Security Agendas for the Black Sea Region and a Turkish Alternative Mustafa Aydin 5. The Impact of the Caucasus Crisis on Regional and European Security Nadia Alexandrova-Arbatova 6. The United States and Security in the Black Sea Region Stephen F. Larrabee 7. Russian and European Neighbourhood Policies Compared Andrew Wilson and Nicu Popescu 8. The European Union and Security in the Black Sea Region after the Georgia Crisis Sabine Fischer 9. Black Sea Security as a Regional Concern for the Black Sea States and the Global Powers Sergiy Glebov 10. Ukraine Needs to Decide its Strategic Alignment Jeffrey Simon

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Book SynopsisPunishment Without Crime provides a sweeping and revelatory new account of America''s broken criminal justice system from the perspective of the paradigmatic American crime-the lowly misdemeanor. While felony trials grab headlines, the petty offense system is far more representative of criminal justice as most Americans actually encounter it. Petty offenses make up 80 percent of state and local criminal dockets; over 13 million misdemeanor cases are filed every year, four times the number of felony cases. Misdemeanors are one of the largest and most unappreciated causes of our criminal system''s size and its harshness-and a crucial source of American inequality.Misdemeanor cases are by definition minor, but their impact is not. Each year, the petty offense process sweeps millions of people from arrest to a guilty plea or conviction. In effect, police get to decide who will be convicted of minor crimes, simply by arresting them for offenses like driving on a suspended

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Book SynopsisThis remarkable book recalls the history of the four police forces: the Northampton Borough Police; the Daventry Borough Police; the Higham Ferrers Borough Police, and the Northamptonshire County Constabulary, which have combined over the years to form today''s Northamptonshire Police Force. Compiled by a former policeman and current force archivist, it offers a unique insight into the force''s history.

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Book Synopsis WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2020 ''This is the story of arguably one of the most important, yet least known, events in modern British history. Lee''s journey and fight for justice are both inspiring and enraging'' AKALA What would you do if the people you trusted to uphold the law committed a crime against you? Who would you turn to? And how long would you fight them for? On 28 September 1985, Lee Lawrence''s mother Cherry Groce was wrongly shot by police during a raid on her Brixton home. The bullet shattered her spine and she never walked again. In the chaos that followed, 11-year-old Lee watched in horror as the News falsely pronounced his mother dead. In Brixton, already a powder keg because of the deep racism that the community was experiencing, it was the spark needed to trigger two days of rioting that saw buildings brought down by petrol bombs, cars torched and shops looted.

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Book SynopsisThe detective is a familiar figure in British history. This work looks at famous cases such as the Ripper murders and the beginnings of the Special Branch and Detective Branch of Scotland Yard. This history covers various aspects of crime history, including the career of Jim ''the Penman'' Saward, a notorious forger, and more.

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Book SynopsisAs heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week.'Told with the verve and immediacy of a novel' - Iain SinclairA vividly told yet reflective account of a year as a volunteer police officer, examining the nature of policing, its impact on those who are policed and on our communal life.A former carer, primary school teacher and education researcher, Matt Lloyd-Rose became a volunteer police officer to try to understand the challenges facing young people in Brixton, the place he lived and taught. He got more than he bargained for. Each Friday evening, he put on the uniform and policed South London: racing through it on blue lights, patrolling its streets, entering a parallel version of a place he thought he knew.Into the Night takes you on a journey to the heart of our society’s most complex and controversial institution, showing the best and worst of ordinary policing: from macho thrill-seeking and shocking misogyny to qTrade ReviewInside the Met, it’s as bad as you think . . . fascinating . . . it’s the casual, ubiquitous misogyny that was witnessed by Lloyd-Rose that really chills the blood . . . elegantly written -- Richard Morrison * The Times *What’s it really like to patrol the streets of south London as a special constable? Matt Lloyd-Rose’s deadpan account is a revelation -- Simon O’Hagan * Radio Times *A compelling snapshot of modern policing -- Andrew Anthony * The Observer *Urgent . . . Lloyd-Rose’s writing is vivid and forensic * The Financial Times *Extraordinary . . . The account of what he experienced is lyrical, funny and often poignant * The Daily Telegraph *A work of breathtaking social imagination, radiating kindness and wisdom. -- Jay Griffiths, author of Wild and KithA fascinating, and occasionally disturbing, look at a pivotal time in British policing. I used to live down the road from Brixton, where this book is set and it gave me new insight into the area and how we are policed. -- Sally Hayden, author of My Fourth Time, We DrownedAn important and timely book written with empathy and real life experience about policing and the policed . . . Misogyny, racism and bandaids on gaping social wounds - all are catalogued with real care and complexity. If some of it is hard to read, imagine what it was to live. -- Shami ChakrabartiAcutely observed and tenderly written, this evocation of the kaleidoscopic human landscape of the city offers a vivid meditation on the nature of community and place of care in our society. -- Polly Morland, author of A Fortunate WomanA valuable, direct and honest account of a personal journey to the end of the Brixton night, as witness and participant, in the impossible complexity of urban policing. Told with the verve and immediacy of a novel. And enlivened by regular morning meditations in a street café. -- Iain SinclairA textured, compassionate book about cities, loss, wounded souls. What kinds of care has our society outsourced to the police? What could they learn from the work of nurses or teachers? Matt Lloyd-Rose asks so many crucial, haunting questions . . . -- Sukhdev Sandhu[A] humane and astute account of everyday policing in south London. -- Ian Loader * The TLS *

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Book SynopsisA hard-hitting exposé of G4S, the company running one of South Africa’s private prisons in Mangaung. Hopkins presents up-close encounters with the gangs who run the prisons, and a unique insight into the minds of the men on the torture squad, who doused inmates with water before electrocuting them, and in some cases, strapped down ‘unruly’

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Book SynopsisIt is quite possible that no elected office has been more historically maligned than the vice presidency of the United States. From the beginning of American politics the office has been the object of ridicule by scholars, pundits, humorists, citizens, and even vice presidents themselves. The perception among many is that institution and its occupants are at best irrelevant. Recent history would suggest otherwise, but as it stands no book exists that takes a detailed look at the new, impactful vice presidency that's been forged since Clinton/Gore took office. The American Vice Presidency fills an important hole in the literature available to those interested in the modern vice presidency. Concise yet comprehensive, this book is the fullest and most accurate examination of the office to date, covering the origins and constitutional roots of the institution, its history, and the slow transformation of the office starting in the mid-twentieth century. Jody C Baumgartner and Thomas F. CrumTrade ReviewBaumgartner and Crumblin provide a detailed account of the history and development of the American vice presidents. The authors do a good job of surveying the early period from the Constitutional Convention to the late 19th century, and also provide an assessment of the transition of the position into the modern era. The particular benefit of the book, however, is the authors’ coverage of the most recent vice presidents: Al Gore, Dick Cheney, and Joe Biden. Their assessment of Cheney—easily one of the most controversial vice presidents—covers his influence over national security policy to his role in George W. Bush’s 2004 reelection campaign, and is thorough and fair. A similar treatment is given of Biden, who, like Cheney and Gore before him, is a key presidential adviser. Baumgartner and Crumblin do well in showing that the office of the vice president is no longer ‘a resting place for mediocrities’ as Arthur Schlesinger once opined. Instead, it is an important position that attracts strong and forceful politicians. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers and undergraduate students all levels. * CHOICE *Jody C Baumgarter and Thomas F. Crumblin’s outstanding analysis of the historic evolution of the vice president into the “presidential alter-ego” is especially insightful for the three most recent vice presidents, Al Gore, Dick Cheney, and Joe Biden. This original and persuasive book shows how presidents use their vice presidents for policy and political advice and how they have become presidential surrogates both at home and abroad. -- James A. Thurber, Distinguished Professor, American UniversityNo longer just an office that helps presidential candidates unify the party and win electoral votes, modern vice presidents share the burden of governing and have become major Washington players in their own right. Detailed case studies on Gore, Cheney, and Biden make it clear that recent vice presidents bear only a slight resemblance to their historic predecessors and make a compelling argument that future presidential candidates should carefully consider whom they choose to join them on the ticket. -- Joseph A. Pika, James R. Sole Professor, University of DelawareAs the authors of this book note, no other elected office has been more maligned than the vice presidency—but no other book will do more to correct that historical error than this one! Jody C Baumgartner and Thomas F. Crumblin have produced an informative and authoritative account of the least understood of all public offices, yet managed to make the book so accessible and engaging that it should be appreciated by a very wide audience. -- Robert P. Watson, Lynn University; author of Affairs of State, The Presidents’ Wives, and America’s First CrisisTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: The Vice Presidency Chapter 2. Origins: The Constitutional Convention & Pre-Twelfth Amendment Vice Presidents Chapter 3. The Traditional Era: Nineteenth Century Vice Presidents Chapter 4. Setting the Stage: Transitional Era Vice Presidents Chapter 5. The Rise of the Modern Vice Presidency Chapter 6. Vice Presidents in the Modern Age Chapter 7. Al Gore and the Gore-Clinton Partnership Chapter 8. Dick Cheney: George W. Bush’s Loyal Lieutenant Chapter 9. Joe Biden: Barack Obama’s Handyman Chapter 10. Making Sense of it All: The Future of the Vice Presidency

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Book SynopsisHow can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder? There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of the profession, the cumulative stress, and the long hours spent away from home. In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide--now fully revised and updated--psychologist Ellen Kirschman shares sage advice and practical strategies for when times get tough. From dealing with occupational hazards like trauma, marital tension, and substance use problems, to the psychological effects of fighting wildland fires, Dr. Kirschman understands the unique challenges of life on the front lines. With candor and wisdom, she shows fire fighters and their loved ones how to navigate the highs and lows of âœthe best job in the world.âTrade Review"I laughed and cried as I read this book--the personal experiences and insights really spoke to me. I had so many 'aha!' moments! I am left with a sense that I am not alone, and I now have tools to navigate the fire service world."--Chris S., fire fighter spouse "My husband started his career as a volunteer/reserve and eventually worked his way to Fire Chief. I have referred to this book every step of the way and found it to be a priceless source of knowledge and guidance. Over the years, I have recommended and given this book to dozens of spouses and family members as the top resource for understanding this unique culture and lifestyle. There is no other guide as complete as this one!"--Kelly B., Fire Chief spouse "The fire service culture is rich, unique, and full of tradition. Dr. Kirschman takes you through the interpersonal dynamics and lifestyle challenges that fire fighters face, and gives you real-world perspectives and advice."--Kristen Wheldon, PsyD, President, Fire Service Psychology Association "My fire fighter is retired now, but if we had to do it all again, this book would have been a priceless roadmap for many of the problems and emotions that we encountered throughout her career. The fire service is unlike any other profession--this is a 'must read' for all current and future fire fighters and the people who love them."--Lisa H., fire fighter spouse "Dr. Kirschman offers helpful insights into how fire fighters think, how the work can affect them, and how to take action for a healthy fire family. Not only is this book informative, it is also enjoyable to read. It is written in a conversational, no-nonsense style that makes you feel like you're engaging with the author. Each chapter includes strategies from seasoned fire fighters and their family members, as well as Dr. Kirschman’s extensive experience. The robust list of resources will help you continue improving your relationships and well-being."--Stephanie M. Conn, PhD, First Responder Psychology, Beaverton, Oregon; author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel-This is a well-written handbook to help families of firefighters understand, mitigate, and possibly prevent many of the physical and mental health problems faced by firefighters. This second edition offers new chapters, including one on the unique stress of fighting wildfires, and also goes into greater detail on mitigating emotional trauma….A useful resource to clinicians and families alike.--Doody’s Review Service, 09/09/2021ƒƒDr. Kirschman offers cogent tips for dealing with the spillover between work and home....I highly recommend [this book] to mental health professionals, faith based helpers, peer supporters, and family members. [It offers] invaluable insights and constructive suggestions. (on the first edition)--International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, 01/01/2007ƒƒDefinitely a must read for supervisors and administrators of fire and emergency services, both volunteer and career. Also, this is an important book for professional psychologists rendering services to fire personnel, their families and organizations. (on the first edition)--Atlantic OccuPsych, 01/01/2005ƒƒA very welcome resource for the fire service. Every fire recruit should give a copy to his or her family on the first day of training. (on the first edition)--FireWork, 01/01/2005Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Two In/Two Out: Building and Strengthening Your Resilient Relationship 1. The Givens and Realities of the Fire Service 2. Spillover: Managing the Relationship between Home and Work 3. Relationships: Signs of Trouble, Signs of Strength II. Answering the Call: Fire Fighters and Their Careers 4. Profiles: The Fire Fighter Personality 5. Climbing the Career Ladder: From Recruitment to Retirement III. Beyond Burning Buildings 6. Emergency Medical Services 7. Wildland Fire and Trauma IV. The Hot Zone: Staying Safe 8. Injuries, Fatalities, and Challenges to Health 9. Improving Safety V. Trauma and Stress 10. Trauma: An Overview 11. Protective Factors: A Caring Organization, Resilience, and Posttraumatic Growth 12. Getting Help for PTSI: What to Aim For, Where to Go 13. Families and Trauma 14. Helping Yourself 15. Children and Trauma VI. Fire Fighters in Hot Water 16. Addiction and Arson 17. Domestic Abuse and Suicide VII. Special Families 18. Fire-Fighting Couples 19. Diversity: Women, Ethnic Minorities, and LGBTQ Fire Fighters on the Job VIII. Getting the Help You Need When You Need It 20. Counseling Epilogue Resources Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisHow can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder? There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of the profession, the cumulative stress, and the long hours spent away from home. In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide--now fully revised and updated--psychologist Ellen Kirschman shares sage advice and practical strategies for when times get tough. From dealing with occupational hazards like trauma, marital tension, and substance use problems, to the psychological effects of fighting wildland fires, Dr. Kirschman understands the unique challenges of life on the front lines. With candor and wisdom, she shows fire fighters and their loved ones how to navigate the highs and lows of âœthe best job in the world.âTrade Review"I laughed and cried as I read this book--the personal experiences and insights really spoke to me. I had so many 'aha!' moments! I am left with a sense that I am not alone, and I now have tools to navigate the fire service world."--Chris S., fire fighter spouse "My husband started his career as a volunteer/reserve and eventually worked his way to Fire Chief. I have referred to this book every step of the way and found it to be a priceless source of knowledge and guidance. Over the years, I have recommended and given this book to dozens of spouses and family members as the top resource for understanding this unique culture and lifestyle. There is no other guide as complete as this one!"--Kelly B., Fire Chief spouse "The fire service culture is rich, unique, and full of tradition. Dr. Kirschman takes you through the interpersonal dynamics and lifestyle challenges that fire fighters face, and gives you real-world perspectives and advice."--Kristen Wheldon, PsyD, President, Fire Service Psychology Association "My fire fighter is retired now, but if we had to do it all again, this book would have been a priceless roadmap for many of the problems and emotions that we encountered throughout her career. The fire service is unlike any other profession--this is a 'must read' for all current and future fire fighters and the people who love them."--Lisa H., fire fighter spouse "Dr. Kirschman offers helpful insights into how fire fighters think, how the work can affect them, and how to take action for a healthy fire family. Not only is this book informative, it is also enjoyable to read. It is written in a conversational, no-nonsense style that makes you feel like you're engaging with the author. Each chapter includes strategies from seasoned fire fighters and their family members, as well as Dr. Kirschman’s extensive experience. The robust list of resources will help you continue improving your relationships and well-being."--Stephanie M. Conn, PhD, First Responder Psychology, Beaverton, Oregon; author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel-This is a well-written handbook to help families of firefighters understand, mitigate, and possibly prevent many of the physical and mental health problems faced by firefighters. This second edition offers new chapters, including one on the unique stress of fighting wildfires, and also goes into greater detail on mitigating emotional trauma….A useful resource to clinicians and families alike.--Doody’s Review Service, 09/09/2021ƒƒDr. Kirschman offers cogent tips for dealing with the spillover between work and home....I highly recommend [this book] to mental health professionals, faith based helpers, peer supporters, and family members. [It offers] invaluable insights and constructive suggestions. (on the first edition)--International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, 01/01/2007ƒƒDefinitely a must read for supervisors and administrators of fire and emergency services, both volunteer and career. Also, this is an important book for professional psychologists rendering services to fire personnel, their families and organizations. (on the first edition)--Atlantic OccuPsych, 01/01/2005ƒƒA very welcome resource for the fire service. Every fire recruit should give a copy to his or her family on the first day of training. (on the first edition)--FireWork, 01/01/2005Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Two In/Two Out: Building and Strengthening Your Resilient Relationship 1. The Givens and Realities of the Fire Service 2. Spillover: Managing the Relationship between Home and Work 3. Relationships: Signs of Trouble, Signs of Strength II. Answering the Call: Fire Fighters and Their Careers 4. Profiles: The Fire Fighter Personality 5. Climbing the Career Ladder: From Recruitment to Retirement III. Beyond Burning Buildings 6. Emergency Medical Services 7. Wildland Fire and Trauma IV. The Hot Zone: Staying Safe 8. Injuries, Fatalities, and Challenges to Health 9. Improving Safety V. Trauma and Stress 10. Trauma: An Overview 11. Protective Factors: A Caring Organization, Resilience, and Posttraumatic Growth 12. Getting Help for PTSI: What to Aim For, Where to Go 13. Families and Trauma 14. Helping Yourself 15. Children and Trauma VI. Fire Fighters in Hot Water 16. Addiction and Arson 17. Domestic Abuse and Suicide VII. Special Families 18. Fire-Fighting Couples 19. Diversity: Women, Ethnic Minorities, and LGBTQ Fire Fighters on the Job VIII. Getting the Help You Need When You Need It 20. Counseling Epilogue Resources Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhenever a major event requires police intervention, questions are raised about the nature of the police response. Could the police have prevented the conflict, been better prepared, reacted more quickly? Could they have acted more forcefully or brought the altercation under control more effectively? Based upon real case studies of events from all over the world, this volume explores the complex set of factors comprising the policing of major events. Topics covered include: Police procedures in Serbia in response to sporting events and violence The 2010 World Cup in South Africa as a model of best practice in governance structures, along with the region's struggles in routine policing initiatives Security operations at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Canada and the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in London in 2012 Community involvement to curb terrorist insurgency in North Eastern Nigeria Governmental response tTable of ContentsViolence at Sporting Events: The European Standards of Police Procedures and Practice in Serbia. Policing Political Protests in the United Kingdom. Policing International Football Tournaments and the Cross-Cultural Relevance of the Social Identity Approach to Crowd Behavior. Innovations in the Governance of Security: Lessons from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Sports Fan Violence in Serbia: Shadow of Turbulent Sociopolitical Circumstances. The Planning and Execution of Security for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Canada. Policing Major Events in Australia: A Private Security Model of Police Cooperation. Police Planning to Curb Insurgency in Nigeria: The Need for a Strong and Effective Police–Public Partnership. Law Enforcement Response to Hurricane Katrina: A Multisystem Examination of Response Impact in Louisiana and Texas. Coordinating Police Responses to Critical Events in United Nations Mission Areas. Effective Planning for Major Events and Incidents: Examining the New York City Police Department Protocols and Guidelines. Intriguing Paradox: The Inability to Keep South Africa Safe and the Successful Hosting of Mega Global Sporting Events. Police Leadership and the Strategic Management of Mega Events: Policing the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Planning for Major Events on Aboriginal Lands in Canada. Conclusion, Discussion, and Policy Implications. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe book used by Thandie Newton to research her part in Line of Duty. A lone policewoman disarms a knife-wielding schizophrenic; two officers drag a woman from a railway line seconds before an express train roars past; an undercover cop clings onto the bonnet of a drug-dealer''s car as it speeds through a busy town centre. These are just some of the ways Britain''s police officers are daily called upon to demonstrate bravery in the line of duty when even the most routine call can turn into a life-or-death situation and split-second judgements can make all the difference. Sometimes officers make the ultimate sacrifice in fulfilling their duty. When PC Bill Parker was swept to his death by floodwaters in Cumbria in 2009, he had been working to save stranded motorists from the same fate.This thrilling collection of first-person accounts of true courage celebrates the sustained bravery and presence of mind routinely displayed by so many officers in Trade Review‘I am astounded by the way you told our tale. Absolutely brilliant.’ -- Ian Worthington, North Midlands Air SupportVery inspirational and shows police officers for what they are – normal people, people who can get hurt. A police officer goes to work every day not knowing what he/she will face. Their bravery should NEVER be underestimated. Fantastically written, you feel like you know the officers – such is the writing style. I like how hard hitting the very real fears/emotions/mindset of the officers involved has been portrayed. Bravo to all those involved. -- C. A. HobsonAfter reading the book I can honestly say what a privilege and honour it is to have been able to contribute to it. The way each story is written really captured the moment and I couldn't help but feel humbled. It really is a fantastic book. -- Ryan Laking

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Book SynopsisExamines the relationships forged between police officers and the diverse urban and rural communities in which they have lived and worked in Scotland across the 20th century.

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Book SynopsisWhile much has been written about instinct shooting with long guns, very little had been published on doing so with a handgun until this publication. Written by a pioneering author of the concept, Instinct Combat Shooting: Defensive Handgunning for Police, now in its fourth edition, is not about winning target shooting competitions, but purports surviving real-life firefights by examining testimonies of shootout survivors and carefully analyzing firefights that prove shooting instinctively is not only crucially fast, but also equally accurate.The book defines instinctive combat shooting as: The act of operating a handgun by focusing on the target, as opposed to the sights, and instinctively coordinating the hand and mind to cause the handgun to discharge at a time and point that ensures interception of the projectile with the target.The concepts behind instinct combat shooting discussed in this book are now being integrated into some Table of ContentsHistorical Background. Hardware. Safety Measures/Lead Poisoning. Refresher on Firearm Handling and Basics. Mental Acuity. Instinct Combat Shooting. In Other Words. Tactical. Moving Targets. Personal Experience. Course of Fire. Dispelling Myths. Summary. Postscript.

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Book Synopsis"You live with someone for two years and then . . . they simply don't exist."Over 40 years, two British police units acted undercover to infiltrate activist groups. At least 20 of those officers deliberately targeted women and entered relationships with them. One of those women was me. This is my story.Men wrote the police files. They wrote the scripts and the headlines. Men wrote the court orders to make us anonymous and they will sit in judgement at the coming public inquiry. In a system that doesn't see women, you have to fight to be heard. When they take your identity, you have to find your voice.Learning the truth nearly destroyed me - but an accidental activist was born.A voice at the centre of the Spy Cops scandal. The great love story of Donna McLean's life wasn't just built on lies, it was one. With an inquiry underway, Small Town Girl is a reclamation of a truth that was ruthlessly buried.REVIEWS"McLean excels [...] in resolving a mystery bigger even than her fake lover's identity: who she is and how she can survive such a devastating shock. For this and more, this is one not to miss." - Irish Times'It reads like a movie... absolutely astonishing' - Lorraine Kelly (on Lorraine)"Mind-blowing, gut-wrenching, shocking and beautifully written." - Chris Atkins"Utterly compelling from the first page." - Kerry Hudson"Donna McLean experienced the stuff of nightmares. But this profoundly compelling memoir reclaims the truth with eloquence and guts." - Wendy Erskine"Bold and brave, Donna McLean's courageous and vivid Small Town Girl is both a timely exposure of corruption and a searing story of emotional betrayal' - Catherine Taylor"Small Town Girl is a revelation, it is a brilliant and brave quest for truth, I found it deeply moving and brutally frank and honest." - Salena Godden"Donna suffered horrifically but it is a testament to her immense courage that she was able to take these deeply disturbing events and channel them into confronting the state and its diabolical abuses towards women." - Maxine Peake"This is a thoughtful and intimate account of the lived experience of state sanction betrayals. Donna and the other victims of the Spycops disgrace shine through with wit, kindness and resilience. This should be mandatory reading for all in the Met police, indeed everyone." - Siobhan McSweeney"'So unbelievably shocking it reads like a work of fiction... McLean is a natural storyteller, her book a fascinating glimpse into that strange world." - Belfast TelegraphTrade ReviewGripping... McLean excels [...] in resolving a mystery bigger even than her fake lover's identity: who she is and how she can survive such a devastating shoGripping... McLean excels [...] in resolving a mystery bigger even than her fake lover's identity: who she is and how she can survive such a devastating shock. For this and more, this is one not to miss.ck. For this and more, this is one not to miss. * Irish Times *So unbelievably shocking it reads like a work of fiction... McLean is a natural storyteller, her book a fascinating glimpse into that strange world. * Belfast Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWhat is the Leadership Gap? In law enforcement and public safety, the Leadership Gap is a phenomenon that reflects the failure of leaders to build enough commitment and buy-in from those they lead to institute change and achieve planned outcomes. The presence of a Leadership Gap is indicative of an organization whose leadership is having difficulty motivating and inspiring their colleagues to adopt challenging leadership decisionssome of which may be unpopular or controversial. Some of these decisions can be described as transformational and are necessary to successfully navigate the countless and complex law enforcement and public safety scenarios that are encountered by today's leaders. Fortunately, the collection of leadership strategies contained in this book have been curated to help leaders identify existing leadership gaps in their organizations and take steps to reduce their size and impact for the benefit of their colleagues and communities. Each chapter reveals a decisive compilation of leadership strategies that are proven, practical, purposeful, and evidence-based and supported by professional experience and academia. These strategies are conveyed through leadership methods, activities, opportunities, attributes, styles, and perspectives, helping readers to build greater commitment and buy-in from those they lead, when and where it matters the mostat the frontlines of their organization.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the Leadership Gap? In law enforcement and public safety, the Leadership Gap is a phenomenon that reflects the failure of leaders to build enough commitment and buy-in from those they lead to institute change and achieve planned outcomes. The presence of a Leadership Gap is indicative of an organization whose leadership is having difficulty motivating and inspiring their colleagues to adopt challenging leadership decisionssome of which may be unpopular or controversial. Some of these decisions can be described as transformational and are necessary to successfully navigate the countless and complex law enforcement and public safety scenarios that are encountered by today's leaders. Fortunately, the collection of leadership strategies contained in this book have been curated to help leaders identify existing leadership gaps in their organizations and take steps to reduce their size and impact for the benefit of their colleagues and communities. Each chapter reveals a decisive compilation of leadership strategies that are proven, practical, purposeful, and evidence-based and supported by professional experience and academia. These strategies are conveyed through leadership methods, activities, opportunities, attributes, styles, and perspectives, helping readers to build greater commitment and buy-in from those they lead, when and where it matters the mostat the frontlines of their organization.

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Book SynopsisAfter a summer of violent protests in 2020-sparked by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks-a dangerously false narrative gained mainstream acceptance: Criminal justice in the United States is overly punitive and racially oppressive. But, the harshest and loudest condemnations of incarceration, policing, and prosecution are often shallow and at odds with the available data. And the significant harms caused by this false narrative are borne by those who can least afford them: black and brown people who are disproportionately the victims of serious crimes.In Criminal (In)Justice, Rafael A. Mangual offers a more balanced understanding of American criminal justice, and cautions against discarding traditional crime control measures. A powerful combination of research, data-driven policy journalism, and the author's lived experiences, this book explains what many reform advocates get wrong, and illustrates how the misguided commitment to leniency places America's most vulnerable communities at risk. The stakes of this moment are incredibly high. Ongoing debates over criminal justice reform have the potential to transform our society for a generation-for better or for worse. Grappling with the data-and the sometimes harsh realities they reflect-is the surest way to minimize the all-too-common injustices plaguing neighborhoods that can least afford them.

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Book SynopsisNOW WITH A FOREWORD BY RON RASH AND AN APPRECIATION BY DWIGHT GARNER“One of the finest books I know about blue-collar work in America, its rewards and frustrations . . . If you are among the tens of millions who have never read Brown, this is a perfect introduction.” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times On January 6, 1990, after seventeen years on the job, Larry Brown quit the Oxford, Mississippi, fire department to try writing full-time. In On Fire, he looks back on his life as a firefighter. His unflinching accounts of daily trauma—from the blistering heat of burning trailer homes to the crunch of broken glass at crash scenes—catapult readers into the hard reality that drove this award-winning novelist. As a firefighter and fireman-turned-author, as husband and hunter, and as father and son, Brown offers insights into the choices men face pursuing their life’s work. And, in the forthright style we expect from Larry Brown, his narrative builds to the explanation of how one man who regularly confronted death began to burn with the desire to write about life.

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