Inching Toward 1000 Cops

April 1, 2008 (San Dimas, CA) Police-Writers.com is a website that lists state and local police officers who have written books.  With the addition of three law enforcement officials the website lists 912 authors. 

John Romine is a retired police officer from Maryland who served honorably in both the Prince George’s County Police Department and Anne Arundel County Police Department (Maryland).  John Romine is the author of The Enigma of the Wishing Rock. 

According to the book description, “The Wishing Rock in Central Maryland has long been a magical and eerie place.  Even the Native Americans of long ago knew the special powers of the locale; that immense strength continues to this day.  Since the early days of recorded history, the Rock has exerted its influence on unknowing inhabitants of the area, often with disastrous results.” 

La Mont Jerrett has been a law enforcement officer for over twenty-one years. He has worked for three different police agencies, which included a number of assignments such as narcotics, gang detail, Academy Drill Instructor and patrol duties. He is currently working as a field sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department.  La Mont Jerrett is the author of Dark Trade. 

According to the book description of Dark Trade, “A team of LAPD detectives is trying to find a killer whose victims all had their internal organs removed and their bodies dumped around Los Angeles. The killer creates conflicts for the lead detective, who is also fighting personal battles.” 

Mike Young has been a deputy sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for over 23 years.  He has taught defensive tactics classes to police officers, SWAT officers, and DEA, ATF and INS Agents.  Mike Young is the author of Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement and Martial Arts Home Training: The Complete Guide to the Construction and Use of Home Training Equipment. 

According to the book description of Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement, Whether you’re a beat cop or a “SWAT team” specialist, you’ll benefit from the tried-and-true methods explained in this book. Destined to become a bible of law enforcement self-defense, Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement offers instruction in techniques and tactics that specifically address the situations unique to police officers. These simple, easy-to-follow lessons teach readers the theory behind strikes and kicks, come-alongs and takedowns, psychological defensive tactics, and techniques including one-hand defenses and defenses.” 

Police-Writers.com now hosts 912 police officers (representing 389 police departments) and their 1919  police books in 32 categories, there are also listings of United States federal law enforcement employees turned authors, international police officers who have written books and civilian police personnel who have written books.

Me and the Boys

March 7, 2008 (San Dimas, CA) The March 12, 2008 program of Conversations with Cops at The Watering Hole features an interview with Sergeant Bryan Heger (ret.), the author of Me and the Boys: A Man’s Guide to Single Parenthood. 

Program Date: March 12, 2008

Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific

Topic: Author Interview

Guests: Bryan Heger

Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement

 About the Guest

During Bryan Heger’s 26 year law enforcement career with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (Maryland), he rose to the rank of sergeant.  After being medically retired, Bryan Heger authored Me and the Boys: A Man’s Guide to Single Parenthood.  According to the description of Me and the Boys: A Man’s Guide to Single Parenthood, “Imagine yourself a twenty-six veteran police officer with a file full of commendations. Fully half your career was as a sergeant responsible for a number of young officers under your command. You put in your time on the street. You paid your dues. You’re still young and good at your job, a nice home, two great young boys and a wife…and then… Injuries pile up. Back surgery sidelines you – permanently. The department can’t use you anymore and you’re out on medical retirement while in your prime. The wife leaves you, the boys, the state. This is not the script for some tear streaked television show full of angst. It’s the story of Sergeant. Bryan Heger who went from street cop to Mr. Mom with determination, compassion for his kids, and fortunately a sense of humor.” 

About the Watering HoleT

he Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life.  Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.   

About the Host

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years.  He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant.  He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University.  He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership.  Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One.  He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.  

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Program Contact Information

Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA

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