Review Great fun reading even if you've already worn a badge and carried a gun. But if you're not a cop, and if you want to be a cop, you've GOT to read this book. -- Al Angele, Executive Director, COPSI have received the book and I have read it. It is a great book! Thanks a lot! -- BrianZXY, AOL MemberI was enthralled by every word on every page. I kept yelling at my wife about how great this book is in "telling it like it is"... I will certainly recommend this book to anyone thinking about pursuing a career in law enforcement. Captain Charles F. Beene, Ret. San Francisco Police Department -- Captain Charles F. Beene, Ret. , San Francisco Police DepartmentIf you know someone who is thinking about being a cop, buy this for them. If you are in the fire or medical service and want to find out what police work is like int the early stages, read this. If you are in law enforcement and want a trip down nostalgia lane, you'll find this easy reading. Good Job! -- Al Burton, 911 MagazineIt is enjoyable reading for even the most salty veteran on the force. It also provides great insight into the profession for the regular citizen. -- Houston Badge & Gun From the Author Our intention in writing this book was to show the inner workings of a police officer's job and depict what life as a cop can be like. We will take you inside the locker room, the briefing room and out onto the streets. You will gain valuable insights that usually take years on the job to learn. You will also see why when you put on the gun and badge, no matter what anybody says, you become part of a very special and elite brotherhood. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Introduction Chapter 1 -- The Testing Process Chapter 2 -- Surviving the Academy and Field Training Chapter 3 -- Out On Your Own Chapter 4 -- Shift Sergeant Chapter 5 -- Silver and Brass Chapter 6 -- Community Relations Chapter 7 -- Burnout Chapter 8 -- Reflections About the Author At the time I Co-Authored this book I had published over 30 articles in Police Periodicals all over the country and had on-going Column's in PORAC (California Publication), COP'S (California Officers Police And Sheriff's), and had received 'The Presidential Award' from the Utah State Police Officer's Association) for written contributions to their quarterly publication. Although it has been 20 years since the publication of my book "So You Want To Be A Cop" it remains an iconic written entry into the areas of law enforcement that are kept in the dark, which makes the Book one of a kind. Only those people, who are or were Police Officers, that had read the book can attest to it's accuracy in it's portrayal of what it is like working both inside the administration and outside on the street. I would have to say for anyone who is interested in Law Enforcement or currently going through the testing process, the Police Academy, or Field Training it is a must have item. If there was a place on your duty belt to hold the book you would always want to have it. If I can be of help to anyone in the field you can reach me through my Facebook Page. Good Luck, and thanks to all those who read the book.