Reviews (6)

Still good in 2005
I used this book to prepare for the SFPD examination one week in advance.The question types outlined in the book were exactly the same type of questions in the examination.Knowing what kind of questions to expect and how to handle them definitely helped me pass the test. The book also has some interesting information about a career in law enforcement.My only qualm with the book was that the questions themselves were not challenging enough.The SFPD exam had more questions that the sample tests of the book.The SFPD exam questions were also a bit more difficult.There is a 2nd edition of this book out.I haven't had the chance to look at it but it seems that it is cheaper and may be a better preparation tool than the 1st edition.Overall a good study guide even though it was published in 1996.

Where do they get this stuff???
I bought this book to review for the police exam and completely failed!The examples in the book didn't look anything like the questions in the actual exam.I'm not sure what the other reviewers are talking about, but this can't be the book that they're claiming to be good.It was a total waste of money.

More sailent to Law enforcement in California.
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Subjects:  1. California    2. Careers - General    3. Civil Service    4. Education    5. Employment tests    6. Examinations, questions, etc    7. Police    8. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    9. Political Science    10. Study Guides    11. Test Prep    12. Tests    13. Vocational guidance    14. Business & Economics / Careers    15. Study Aids / Tests   

Reviews (1)

A must have book!
I recently purchased the Shooting Incident Reconstruction book by Lucien Haag and would highly recommend it for every forensic scientist who may examine this type of evidence. University's offering forensic science courses, as well as all forensic laboratory's, should have a copy available to their students / practitioners. The book contains an absolute wealth of material concerning the subject matter. Jim Hamby, Ph.D. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Evidence    2. Forensic Science    3. Forensic ballistics    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Police & security services    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Forensic Psychology   

Reviews (4)

Review of On-scene guide for crisis negotiators
Good 1st book to read on those wanting to be Negotiators in the Law Enforcement field.

A Worthy Addition To The Field
Frederick Lanceley's "On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators" is a long needed compendium of technique and definition in the field of crisis negotitations. Mr. Lanceley's vast experience has enabled him to providetechniques based on real-life situations not just theory. The volume isarranged in a concise, easy-to-reference format which should be a part ofevery negotiator's "Ready Kit". One of the most important pointsabout this book is the fact that it addresses the types of situations faceddaily by police negotiators. Suicide intervention, long a subject ignoredin many negotiations seminars, is given in-depth treatment. In addition,the entire book is an interesting read. His account of his involvement atRuby Ridge is fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone involvedin the field, police commanders and anyone interested in crisisintervention.

On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators
Recently retired FBI Special Agent Fred Lanceley gives us the benefit of his expertise in this highly detailed book on the actions a crisis negotiator must take in the field.Lanceley describes techniques that willbe of benefit to any police officet, tactical dispatcher, hostagenegotiator or crisis counselor who is confronted with a barricaded subject,a mentally disturbed individual or a potential hostage taker. These peopleare encouraged to read Lanceley's book and to include it in your currenttraining.Dave Larton, Member, California Association of HostageNegotiators ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Crisis intervention (Mental he    3. Forensic Science    4. Hostage negotiations    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Life Sciences - General    7. Negotiation    8. Prevention    9. Science    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Suicide    12. Abnormal psychology    13. Criminal or forensic psychology    14. Law / Forensic Science    15. Police & security services   

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Police Sergeant Examination Preparation Guide
I used this book to prepare for the sergeants exam. I did not have long to prepare (A couple of weeks), and it helped me to achieve a strong score on both the written and the oral tests. I would suggest you buy this book. It is one of the reasons I'm a sergeant today!

police sergeant examination prep guide
I bought the book on Feb 3 and received it on Feb 24. Other than that everything was great. Book was great. Anet

Well worth the money.
I found this book to be very useful while studying for the Police Sergeant examination. While I did not use the written test section, the section on supervisory theory was useful. However, the oral board section was what made this book an essential part of my study materials. Nowhere else did I find so much useful material on oral boards in one place. I credit this book with helping me attain the high score that I got. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Corrections    2. Penology    3. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    4. Social Science    5. Sociology    6. United States    7. Political Science / Law Enforcement    8. Prisons   

Reviews (5)

The Executive Protection Professional's Manual
This is an informative work. Philip Holder's knowledge and experience shines in this manual.

Great Book for the Library of both Professional and Layman
The Executive Protection Professional's Manual is an excellent read both for those involved in the profession and those of us who have been on the periferal of such work. Dr. Holder's unique perspective may stem from his extensive martial arts training, his considerable life experience, or analysis of human behavior. EPP from the worlds best!
After viewing Grandmaster Holder's martial arts videos I had to get this book. I highly suggest this book to anyone with an interest in EPP. Understanding EPP from one of the worlds greatest martial artist and seeing it from his point of view really opened my eyes to a new approach in my own EPP training. ... Read more

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Reviews (8)

Excellant
I wanted to prepare as much as possible when it comes to becoming a cop. I had got this book because I wanted to learn more and know what I would be getting in an exam. When I flipped through this manual I was in total shock. I have never seen or read so much detailed information in my life. You can't go wrong with this book.
VERY Informative
The best thing that you can do for yourself is find out what is on the test that you'll be taking. I used this book to study and the test i took couldn't have been further from the topics discussed in this book. It is a great way to get yourself to study better and think more bout the answers you give.

Good preparation - even more than necessary
I used this book to prepare for the LAPD application process, and while the practice questions are great in getting you in the cop-mindset, many of them are much more detailed and police-oriented than the real thing. There's a good section that gets you ready for the oral interview, though, which adds value to the book. Read more

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Reviews (25)

Outstanding resource
I have been doing a lot of research into changing my career to that of a PI.This book is the best primer I have read.It is very straight forward, easy to read and understand, and gives examples from the author's experiences.The author does a great job of de-mystifying what a PI does, and does not, do.I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the field, especially at this price.

Complete Idiots guide not for Idiots!
This was one great book! everything you need to know about Private Investigation is in there. Tips, Tricks, Info sites, It has it all from P.I. Licensing to License Plates! Great case Stories too! It ROCKS!!!

Good Information
This book is informative and is in ordinary enough language that your automatically comfortable reading it. ... Read more

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Reviews (2)

Very Dull
I am a Criminology and Criminal Justice student finishing my sophomore year this month. I have taken 7 different CCJ classes so far, and this textbook ranks among the most dry, dull, and boring CCJ textbooks I have ever had the misfortune to read. Even my Criminal Law text was better than this book was.
Dry, yet informative.
This book is one of the more wordy books I have ever read.The text isvery dry yet informative.If you suffer from insomnia, this is one cure, Iknow it was for me.In all seriousness, this is a relatively good book,though I feel the newer version is a lot better. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. General    2. Law enforcement    3. Police    4. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    5. Political Science    6. Politics/International Relations    7. Sociology    8. United States    9. Police & security services    10. Political Science / Law Enforcement   

Reviews (4)

Great book
The book was sent on time, and it cost less then other places that I looked at.Nice shape, and a great place to buy from.Kudo's!

CADAVER DOG HANDBOOK
This is an excellent book! Great for the civilian SAR Dog Handler or a person jutst doing research on the subject.
Best Reference Book Out There
I found this handbook well written, organized and thorough. A must have for anyone interested or involved in this specialized field of cadaver dog handlers. ... Read more

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Good Start
I am a former Army intelligence officer and I think that this was a good first cut at the topic.I was enrolled in a Homeland Security class that used this text.We studied the system and response of DHS and then the following week Katrina hit followed by Rita.What should have happened and what actually happened leave much to be fixed.The description of terrorism was so lacking that the instructor allowed me to teach the class.The information on chemical and biological agents looked like it came out of a Hazmat class manual.To be a better book it needs to be updated and revised.FEMA has free online classes which the authors should consider in their update. This book was great as no other book attempted to put together the area of homeland security under the new DHS.

Professor
This is an excellent book talking about the policies, organization, and functions of the Department of Homeland Security. The author's provide an historical overview of the terrorist threat which is concise and highlights the September 11 timeline. The life cycle of emergency managment is presented by introducing several case studies which provide incite into failures of preparedness and response to terrorist incidents worldwide. The importance of communications and technology is discussed to help prevent and deter terrorism in security organizations. It is a book that everyone in security management should read.

The dynamic that is Homeland Security
Introduction to Homeland Security provides a comprehensive view of the dynamics of homeland security in the United States from the view of experienced emergency management facilitators.This is accomplished by providing a historical overview of the terrorist threat which culminates with the September 11th terrorist attacks and thereafter the various legislative, executive orders and organizational actions which lead to the largest re-organization of the federal government in recent history which results in the formation and creation of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).An in-depth discussion and view of the pre-Katrina DHS are provided with applicable questions regarding the functionality and capabilities of this new department.Homeland security hazards are discussed with emphasis also placed on the safety and security of various aspects of the infrastructure of our society.The text also discusses the addition of prevention to the comprehensive emergency management life cycle of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.The book concludes with a discussion of the importance of effective communications with special emphasis placed on risk communications; the various types of technology being employed and various technology players and their activities; and, provides a discussion of the future of homeland security.
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Reviews (2)

Power and corruption with a bullet
Having read this book was quite more of an eye opener than I would have liked to think in regards to what takes place in the hip-hop realm. It is quite unfortunate to read about what goes on with many of the hip-hop artists from an insider and investigator's point of view. The self-perpetuating, and often self-fulfilling lethality of hip-hop is something one could only hope would one day cease to exist. The corruption within the police force...I suppose when one can genetically remove human nature then this could end that.
NYPD Blue in a book
Parker is a true character, and he and Diehl really make this book into a conversation between him and me (or you, when you read it). I appreciate the attention lavished on the old-school (Jay bookends the story) and the explanation of the continental divide that started in the 90s.
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Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Crime    3. Crime And Criminals    4. Criminals    5. Genres & Styles - Rap & Hip Hop    6. Hip-hop    7. Law Enforcement    8. Murder - General    9. Music/Songbooks    10. New York    11. New York (State)    12. Other Miscellaneous Crimes    13. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    14. True Crime    15. True Crime / Espionage   

Reviews (4)

Firefighters for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
A great book about a great calling by a group of great authors and photographers.You're sure to enjoy it for years.

Gene Shalit's review on The Today Show 12/22
For everyone who has ever heard the siren's song of being a fireman, Firefighters from Hugh Lauter Levin, is a cavalcade of every facet, faucet, fact and artifact of firefighting; from the horse-drawn to the horse-power; the total picture of a valiant profession.

Firefighters...An Exceptional Effort
"Firefighters" is by far the most interesting narrative and visual accounting of fire service history that I have ever seen.It is perfect for anyone with an interest in the fire service.Each author does a great job with their chapter...including just the right amount of text complemented by many visuals that bring their words to life. Considering the quality of the book, and that every sale benefits the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty, I couldn't have made a better choice than to buy "Firefighters" as addition to my living room coffee table.You should buy the book...I'm glad I did...and you will be too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Fire Science    2. Fire Science And Technology    3. History: American    4. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    5. Politics - Current Events    6. Politics / Current Events    7. Technology    8. United States - General   

Reviews (43)

Left Leaning Hoosier- Thank You for being a Hysterical Moron
any leftish baffon who writes comments like yours proves that i need to read the book. i look forward to a terrific read.

No ZERO stars option?
Does anyone even care that the "Author" John Miller, formerly of ABC's 20/20 and then the head of counterterrorism for the LAPD, is currently the Assistant Director of Public Affairs for the FBI in the BUSH regime...I mean...Administration.
page turner
Informative, yet entertaining...highlights mistakes in policy and intelligence without grinding a political axe. A must read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Government policy    3. History    4. History: American    5. Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism    6. Politics / Current Events    7. Prevention    8. September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001    9. Terrorism    10. United States    11. United States - 21st Century    12. Police & security services    13. Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle    14. USA   

Reviews (1)

police exam
I,M PLEASE TO SAY THAT IT IS GOOD ORDERS THIS BOOK I WILL BE ORDER SOME MORE . THANK U ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Careers - Job Hunting    2. Examinations    3. Fire Science    4. Fire extinction    5. Firefighters    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Job descriptions    8. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Study guides    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Vocational guidance    14. Technology / Fire Science    15. assessment center; fire service advancement   

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Masterpiece -- The Art and Science of Interviewing and Interrogation
This book is the benchmark by which all other books on the art and science of interviewing and interrogation should be measured.It is truly a grand tour in every sense of the term.The text covers the greatest discoveries, techniques and practices in the field, and provides valuable insights by the authors, who are widely acknowledged experts and seasoned practitioners.The historical basis for truth-determining techniques is discussed at some length.However, the book really shines in its coverage of interviewing and interrogation theories and techniques developed over the past eighty years, paralleling the great advancements in law enforcement and psychology.The authors present a concise, insightful and balanced examination of the significant theories and theoreticians in the field, all the while drawing upon their substantial knowledge and expertise when evaluating and assessing the various theories and techniques discussed throughout the book.Their observations on interrogation ethics post 9-11 are thought-provoking.
Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
I have read several books on this topic in the past.I found this book to be very interesting and easy reading.It contained excellent information applicable for anyone involved in the field of interviewing. This Book Delivers
I have just finished reading this book and I am thoroughly impressed with it's attention to detail, usable procedures, and overall organization.It was a very quick read, and I now feel like an expert in the art of interrogation.I am already confidently putting these new techniques into practice and seeing results.If your goal is attaining the truth in an interview situation, buy & read this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Forensic Psychology    2. Forensic Science    3. Interviewing    4. Interviewing in law enforcement    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Police questioning    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Political Science    9. Politics/International Relations    10. Criminal investigation & detection    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Forensic Psychology   

Reviews (7)

Good overview, not definitive
Unlike one of the other previous reviewers, though I am generally a conservative, I would agree with this book's primary conclusion: the NRA has had a disproportionate impact on the politics of gun control.
Politics of Gun Control - Another liberal hatchet job
I read this book because I was required to in College. It is painfully, obvious that it was written from a predetermined conclusion. The history of the NRA is especially vicious. The author chastises the NRA at several points for the NRA early support by Government by subsidies, use of Nat'l parks to train WWII soldiers how to shoot, etc. The author essential argument that anyone that has ever received support from Gov't has duty not to ever to oppose the government in anything. In the beginning he points out that this book he will not examine gun control polices in foreign countries, yet on several instances he cites them (Canada for instance) to make his point, but nevertheless totally neglects gun control failures such as England and Austrailia (See London Times 1/16/2000 for details on this) . He quickly glosses over concealed weapon laws citing statistics showimng their failure, when a number of policy studies have concluded the opposite that Concealed weapon laws do in fact reduce crime.If you want one-sided reading of gun control this is your best bet.

Not For Those Who Have Already Made Up Their Minds
I wonder if the reader from Glen Ellen CA and I read the same book?That review seemed to my mind an excellent example of tediously shaving facts to fit one's predilections- much more so than the actual work in question.Read more

Subjects:  1. Gun control    2. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    3. Politics / Current Events    4. Sociology    5. United States    6. Central government policies    7. Crime & criminology    8. USA    9. Violence in society