Confessions of a Small Town Cop is the story of how the author, Donald C. Partridge searched for identity in his work, relationships and marriage. The object of Donald's search eluded him until he returned to his roots, spiritually. When Donald reconnected with the God he thought had failed him he found forgiveness, by forgiving others, and restoration. Confessions is the testimony of a modern day prodigal, written after encouragement from friends to give this testimony to God in written form. It includes events witnessed that can only be called miracles, as well as the more, mundane everyday experiences of this and other Peace Officers. It goes from humorous to exciting to poignant. Confessions is a must for any likely, would be Cops, and their families. It is an interesting look at law-enforcement for current Cops, and to Christians is a testimony of the redemptive work of Jesus in Donald's life.

Small Town Cops is a detailed and insightful participant observant analysis of a rural community police department. This research combines observations of street action and interviews with police officers, jailers, dispatchers and inmates to present a candid overview of the problems that afflict the lives of officers working in a small town. Small Town Cops provides readers with and exploration into the world of policing by focusing on issues relating to comradeship, racism, sexism, interpersonal communication and the "blue shield of silence." The research debunks the belief that small town cops are backward, uneducated, and without professional ethics. Moreover, it exposes readers to the complexities faced by small town officers, when compared to their urban counterparts. Small Town Cops provides a first-hand look at the tactics employed by officers in an effort to overcome the complexities associated with small town life. The data also exposes the strategies employed by officers to find balance between their personal, professional, and community expectations and goals. This study is of value to anyone interested in sociology, criminal justice, policing and ethnographic research.

After millions of dollars are pilfered from insurance companies & local citizens by Cavern's very own police force & other local officials, the fiery tale is finally told. This story captivated the small town of Cavern as well as surrounding areas for a period of several years. The investigations & court proceedings that resulted from these crime sprees proved to discredit many officials & caused much scandal. The chance for easy money that lures so many criminals down the path of destruction had also caught Cal Cinder. He could not have imagined what was to come, nor could any of the others involved. The greed became a haze, clouding judgment & ultimately becoming a tool of death. This tumultuous tale of arson, money & power in a small New England town stormed the local & surrounding newspapers. The Boston Globe even caught wind of the scandal. Some have paid with their lives to bring this story forth, while others have paid with their lives to prevent it from coming forth. Now it is here for you to read, to wonder & to judge for yourselves exactly what did happen.

'Utterly compelling from the first page' - Kerry Hudson 'Gripping . . . this is one not to miss' - Irish Times For two years, Donna McLean lived a life of bliss with her boyfriend, Carlo. But her great love story wasn't just built on lies - it was one. Because Carlo wasn't a bike-obsessed Italian locksmith at all; he was a British police officer, part of a unit that had worked undercover for years to infiltrate activist groups across the country. More than twenty of those officers deliberately targeted women and duped them into relationships, posing as socialists, environmental campaigners and union reps, before vanishing without a trace. Small Town Girl is Donna's shattering story of a life turned upside down overnight, and her reclamation of a truth that was shamelessly buried by those who should be protecting the most vulnerable in society. 'Mind-blowing, gut-wrenching, shocking and beautifully written' - Chris Atkins

As a cop in the small town of Kaufman, Texas for over 20 years, Captain Black has seen his share of the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, side of every day life. In his book "Captain Black- True Stories of a Small Town Cop" he takes you along with him as he deals with everything from an angry elderly woman with a sledgehammer and a dead mouse, to the hunt for a cold-blooded assassin who gunned down Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse on the courthouse square, and the desperate attempt to find the killer after he struck again, viciously murdering the District Attorney Mike McClelland, and his wife Cynthia, inside their Forney, Texas home. If you think that small town cops only write tickets and drink coffee, you will definitely change your outlook after reading this book!

While most researchers see the urban setting as being the only laboratory for studying crime problems throughout the United States, Crime and Policing in Rural and Small-Town America directly challenges this notion with an authoritative look at crime and the criminal justice system in rural America today. The assumption that rural crime is rare and comparable across various communities has led to incompatible theories and irrelevant practices. In order to transform this misconstruction, the Third Edition offers a clear outline of the definition of rural and provides a vital argument for why rural and small-town crime should be studied more than it is. The book also explores the individual nature of issues that emerge in these communities, including illegal drug production, domestic violence, agricultural crimes, rural poverty, and gangs, in addition to the training needs of rural police, probation in rural areas, and rural jails and prisons. Responding to rural crime requires an awareness of its context and how justice is carried out, as well as an appreciation of how features vary across rural areas. Understanding the relationships among crime, geography, and culture in the rural setting can reveal useful ideas and implications for crime and justice in communities across the United States.

With the smeared reputation of cops all over America, this book is truly a breath of fresh air. Based on actual stories of small town cops, every chapter will lead you to true-to-life scenes that no one but the people involved are aware of ... 'behind the scenes' stories that nobody will even know about until someone exposes it ... stories that will make every reader reflect on his own life, and his respective calling. Beginning with where the author's passion for the police force started, Small Town Cops is a series of different events in the life of the author as well as those with and around him in the service: fellow cops, victims, villains, couples, parents, children, and all those whose lives he has witnessed and touched, and those that touched him. Written in a fusion of styles that include novel, memoir, self-help, and inspirational, Small Town Cops will appeal to every reader regardless of age, culture, race, gender, and whatever background. It is a timeless book that will be as relevant now as it will be in the future, simply because a cop will always be a cop, and his calling will remain constant, whether he lives up to it or not.