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Call Me Trooper: The Chronicles of a Michigan State Police Officer
This fusion of criminal investigation, traffic patrol, and undercover drug deals culminates in a potent concoction for anyone interested in police work. The author’s career as a uniformed trooper and a narcotics officer, have birthed these gripping narratives.
Ride along with this seasoned trooper, through pages of heart-pounding and adrenaline pumping events. As his passenger: you will respond to various dispatched emergency calls, join in on a multitude of investigations, interrogate suspects in the interview room, knock off some big loads of narcotics on the freeway, and buy from dealers on dark street corners. This book is a front row seat to genuine cases and real arrests.
For the cynical reader, dozens of supporting documents have been included. These records add a unique credibility to the accounts described herein.
Call Me Trooper is filled with intense action, intriguing investigations, and uproarious humor. You are guaranteed to laugh, you might cry, but you will definitely be absorbed in these reports from the front lines of law enforcement.
Those who are considering a career in this field may find this publication weighty upon the scales of that decision. Be forewarned, after reading this, you may just find yourself standing in line at the police academy.
To the men and women who already wear the badge, this work is offered as additional perspective, from another who has stood along the thin blue line.
These are certainly not the tales of Sherlock and Watson, nor of Bond and Bourne. Yet they are from the same neighborhood; on the non-fiction side of the tracks.
Ride along with this seasoned trooper, through pages of heart-pounding and adrenaline pumping events. As his passenger: you will respond to various dispatched emergency calls, join in on a multitude of investigations, interrogate suspects in the interview room, knock off some big loads of narcotics on the freeway, and buy from dealers on dark street corners. This book is a front row seat to genuine cases and real arrests.
For the cynical reader, dozens of supporting documents have been included. These records add a unique credibility to the accounts described herein.
Call Me Trooper is filled with intense action, intriguing investigations, and uproarious humor. You are guaranteed to laugh, you might cry, but you will definitely be absorbed in these reports from the front lines of law enforcement.
Those who are considering a career in this field may find this publication weighty upon the scales of that decision. Be forewarned, after reading this, you may just find yourself standing in line at the police academy.
To the men and women who already wear the badge, this work is offered as additional perspective, from another who has stood along the thin blue line.
These are certainly not the tales of Sherlock and Watson, nor of Bond and Bourne. Yet they are from the same neighborhood; on the non-fiction side of the tracks.
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192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2018
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December 28, 2018
Love this book! The humor and intensity kept me reading. The author has a knack for keeping the stories interesting and appealing. You must read!
March 8, 2020
Not normal men/women.
Worst job done by the greatest men. "Normal" people cannot fathom the stress and heartache of being a police officer. And yet the people they are sworn to protect are the same that malign them the most. Tell the next officer you see "thanks for your service".
Worst job done by the greatest men. "Normal" people cannot fathom the stress and heartache of being a police officer. And yet the people they are sworn to protect are the same that malign them the most. Tell the next officer you see "thanks for your service".
January 19, 2020
very readable, provides a window into the mysterious world of law enforcement.
July 3, 2023
While it can be entertaining at times the author isn't always the best storyteller. Alot of these stories are written like a police report, just the facts. While they are maybe true accounts, they don't entertain like they could. It's probably why it took me as long as it did to finish.
Is it still worth reading? I think so. Are there better books written by street cops? Absolutely.
Is it still worth reading? I think so. Are there better books written by street cops? Absolutely.
August 12, 2019
Boring book
Your story telling is so dry. I usually don't review cop books because they are action packed and I'm sure the writer knows it. This book was so bad I had to say so. Get a real sense of humor
Your story telling is so dry. I usually don't review cop books because they are action packed and I'm sure the writer knows it. This book was so bad I had to say so. Get a real sense of humor
January 17, 2020
A State Troopers Experiences
This book was too short, and too author-censored to get into and hold my attention. I am sure the stories of his work are true and intriguing, I just wish there was more to this book!
This book was too short, and too author-censored to get into and hold my attention. I am sure the stories of his work are true and intriguing, I just wish there was more to this book!
December 10, 2020
Real life tales.or a.Michigan State Police Trooper
This book brought back memories of my 27 year career with Michigan State Police. The author describes in great detail many experiences from his career. I can attest to the reality of what he describes.
Well worth reading.
This book brought back memories of my 27 year career with Michigan State Police. The author describes in great detail many experiences from his career. I can attest to the reality of what he describes.
Well worth reading.
July 5, 2022
Super Trooper
This trooper's story could probably have been written by anyone in law enforcement. Evil is everywhere and these brave officers are all that stand between the "good guys" and the "bad guys."
Thank you for being part of the Thin Blue Line.
This trooper's story could probably have been written by anyone in law enforcement. Evil is everywhere and these brave officers are all that stand between the "good guys" and the "bad guys."
Thank you for being part of the Thin Blue Line.
May 18, 2022
Great!
This book was amazing! I loved reading all about his highs and lows. I plan on being s cop, so its definitely nice to hear all about what its like!
This book was amazing! I loved reading all about his highs and lows. I plan on being s cop, so its definitely nice to hear all about what its like!
February 6, 2023
Good book.
( From an old cop.)
( From an old cop.)
February 14, 2023
great book.
Great book. Provides realistic insight and stories into what law enforcement deal with through out their careers. I’d recommend this book
Great book. Provides realistic insight and stories into what law enforcement deal with through out their careers. I’d recommend this book
January 30, 2020
At present this is the only book I've ever written. My wife and I poured countless hours into this project. From cover design to repeated editing and self-publishing through KDP, we've traveled a few miles along the learning curve. (The cover presently posted on GoodReads is the first one published. Since then we have changed it to the one currently listed on Amazon.com.)
Having read it at least a dozen times for editing purposes, I figured I should rate it. Of course, I'm partial to it as it recounts many incidents from my career. For the most part, it was fun to write, yet at times it was a heartbreaking process as I recalled the difficulties of so many traumatic incidents.
My favorite story in the book is entitled, 'It's Like Going to Confession.' My wife's favorite chapter is the one about the police academy.
Anyway, I hope you read it and appreciate a front-row seat to numerous incidents from the career of a Michigan State Police Officer.
Having read it at least a dozen times for editing purposes, I figured I should rate it. Of course, I'm partial to it as it recounts many incidents from my career. For the most part, it was fun to write, yet at times it was a heartbreaking process as I recalled the difficulties of so many traumatic incidents.
My favorite story in the book is entitled, 'It's Like Going to Confession.' My wife's favorite chapter is the one about the police academy.
Anyway, I hope you read it and appreciate a front-row seat to numerous incidents from the career of a Michigan State Police Officer.
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