How to Be a Great Cop

For Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice courses. *An easy-to-read handbook that incorporates years of law enforcement training and experience, How to Be a Great Cop shares the insights and experiences of officers who have been on the force and on the street. Written to provide students with an accurate view of the realities of the job, the text outlines surviving on the street, the emotional and medical implications of the job and the essential elements of an officer's life. A history of law enforcement, tips for dealing with the criminal justice system and guidelines for what it takes to be an outstanding officer provide students with a behind-the-badge view of a career in law enforcement. *Author is the recipient of the Joseph S. Boyd Memorial Award for service to ASLET 2001 (American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers).