Becoming a Police Officer: An Insider's Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement

by Barry M. Baker

Becoming a Police An Insider's Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement is a serious examination of police work that is directed toward young people who are contemplating a career as a police officer. Author Barry Baker draws on over thirty-two years of experience from some of the most violent streets of any city in the United States to show you the unembellished truths of law enforcement.Baker describes the self-satisfaction that can be found in police work while identifying its pitfalls and how to avoid them. Before ending his career as a detective lieutenant, Baker spent his first twenty years on the force as a patrol officer, making him uniquely qualified to speak from a breadth and depth of experience.Becoming a Police An Insider's Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement covers topics a newly trained police officer must appreciate-and master-to ensure success and safety, including the for a police careerRecognizing and ignoring bad adviceRapid advancement toward self-sufficiencyThe immeasurable importance of integrityMatters of life and deathBecoming a Police An Insider's Guide to a Career in Law Enforcement is a valuable insight for those seeking a career in the honorable and important profession of law enforcement.

112 pages, Paperback

First published February 27, 2006

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. If someone is wanting a career in this field, this book is a good and truthful insight at what to expect.

[Con · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent police book

Excellent police book on how to enforce the law the right way. This book will teach you how to be a cop today. Connorswatchesandmore.com

[daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good honest read

It's a good read to some insight and honest tips to those interested. It goes into the everyday situations that one who is new to joining the police force may have to deal with one day and how to properly address the situation.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Becoming a LEO

Good book for those looking to get into law enforcement, I enjoyed it and it has answered some of my questions..

[David McGill-Soriano · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had a lot of good advice, but there were some subjective opinions that I didn't agree with. Also it was not organized in a manner that kept the reader intrigued.