Shades of Blue: From Street Cop to Police Chief
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (512 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1425792413 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 238 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Chief Joe Pelkington started his career with the Tampa Police Department in 1960 and retiring in 1985 as Deputy Police Chief, then serving more than 18 years, as the police chief, with the City of Treasure Island Florida Police Department, retiring again
Lutzboater said Changing Times in Law Enforcement. Chief Joe Pelkington brings an inside look at the changes that took place in Law Enforcement during the turbulent "60s. His unique perspective gives the reader a feeling of being on patrol with Officer Pelkington. From the grittiness of domestic violence calls to the dark humor of the cops on the beat, one feels like he is riding shotgun with Pelkington. Chief Pelkington worked his way to the top of a large agency (Tampa Police) through his fierce determination to do it rig
About the Author Chief Joe Pelkington started his career with the Tampa Police Department in 1960 and retiring in 1985 as Deputy Police Chief, then serving more than 18 years, as the police chief, with the City of Treasure Island Florida Police Department, retiring again
Society demanded and pressured police to exhibit restraint and im. The police had broad discretion on the use of force including deadly force. The early 1960's were the years that segregation started to wane and civil disobedience tested police leadership