Out of the Darkness and into the Blue: Surprising Secrets, Tactics, and Training Concepts: A Memoir from one of Kalamazoo's Top Cops
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1495301052 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 286 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
During his peace officer career, Christensen was a drill sergeant for the US Army at Fort Benning, GA, instructing infantry basic trainees. He also taught at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Police Academy. A combat veteran, Christensen was deployed to Afghanistan as a combat advisor from 2009 to 2010, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Christensen earned multiple awards on the force, including the Life Saving Medal, Chief's Awar
Out of the Darkness and into the Blue recounts the most significant encounters in Christensen's career, but is more than the exciting memoirs of a veteran police officer. A fascinating exploration of one police officer's thought processes, Out of the Darkness and into the Blue is an entertaining read and valuable resource for anyone learning about—or serving in—the criminal justice system.. Christensen follows each chapter with a thorough analysis, discussing tactics and training concepts relevant to his experiences. What tactics had he used? What immediate circumstances prompted his decisions? Could a slight change in strategy have improved the outcome? Viewing every situation as a learning experience molded Christensen into one of Kalamazoo's top cops. For twenty-five years, peace officer Robert T. He learned this lesson early in his career, when a belligerent suspect beat the young rookie unconscious.Throughout his career, Christensen made a habit of reviewing his actions. Christensen patrolled the streets of Kalamazoo, keenly aware every decision he made could have serious, even fatal, consequences. Along the way, Christensen tackles many of the most important topics in law enforcement today, from racial
His personal revelations shatter more than one stereotype about law enforcement. Christensen writes candidly about the emotional and psychological aspects of the job. A sinewy, stomach-twisting memoir that shows it takes more than a badge and gun to be a cop. . From Kirkus Reviews A Michigan police officer recounts 25 years of nabbing suspects and terrifying life-or-death moments
Buy now! Amazon Customer Robert Todd Christiansen's realistic description of life's ups and downs in the world of Public Safety. Todd is accurate and honest he doesn't sugarcoat the reality of Police, Fire and, EMS his dedication to public service and his country is emblematic of a gentleman with a very high integrity. If you are a person inspiring to be a public safety officer this book is a must bu. "So much more than a memoir" according to Michelle. I received this book yesterday from Amazon and couldn't put it down. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcment in general. Author, retired PSO Todd Christensen brings you through his experiences as a law enforcement officer and the lessons he learned in a very non-egotistical, straight forward, truthful way. The tips, lessons and a. "He loves a good fight, and isn't afraid to do what it" according to Amazon Customer. Christensen's book is an essential guide for anyone who currently is or is considering going into Law Enforcement, or knows someone who is. As one of his former academy students (yet still a student of his; he reaches out and shares advice and training after graduation), I can attest that he is the real deal, a cop's cop. He loves a good fight, and isn't afraid to do what it