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There is so much more to a police officer's badge, to any badge that all first responders wear. But that's what the world sees--a badge. What's behind and beyond that badge is what people need to know--the person.
In BEHIND AND BEYOND THE BADGE, Volume 1, award-winning author Donna Brown takes you to those places that few see. First responders have opened their hearts and ...more
In BEHIND AND BEYOND THE BADGE, Volume 1, award-winning author Donna Brown takes you to those places that few see. First responders have opened their hearts and ...more
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Behind and Beyond the Badge is a book for everyone –civilians, those looking to go into law enforcement, mature young adults, retirees, and more. Brown writes in a no-nonsense, straightforward tone as she relates the stories of first responders in our community. The book’s structure allows the reader to read one of its six-to-seven-paged vignettes, set it down for a time and then pick it up again to read another or to find a comfy spot and read the book through in one sitting. Each story gives a
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Donna Brown’s book “Behind and Beyond the Badge” was an interesting and inspiring read. Brown has honored 21 first responders by telling their stories. She asked each one what their career defining moment was. This book tells readers why these first responders do the job that they do.
I chose to read “Behind and Beyond the Badge” because I have always found police work and their stories fascinating. Brown has earned my respect as an officer and I would love to hear more of her personal stories in ...more
I chose to read “Behind and Beyond the Badge” because I have always found police work and their stories fascinating. Brown has earned my respect as an officer and I would love to hear more of her personal stories in ...more
As the daughter, grand-daughter, sister and friend of a First Responder I can tell you this book was an important read for me. I knew there were often times when they were in dangerous situations, but most times I am sure they kept it to themselves to try and help save us from worry, though it didn’t always help. This book allowed me to get inside First Responder’s mind and more truly appreciate what they go through and how much we as civilians really need to understand just how much they sacrif
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There IS life after being a first responder
I wanted this book because my brother has been both a cop and a fireman/paramedic and my husband's brother and his wife both were cops. All retired now, and all in what this author calls Phase 2. Hoping to encourage ANY of them to write about their experiences, I have a signed copy to give them so they can see just what such a thing could look like.
Ok that was the motivation, but I also read it and appreciate the author's attention to not only each pers ...more
I wanted this book because my brother has been both a cop and a fireman/paramedic and my husband's brother and his wife both were cops. All retired now, and all in what this author calls Phase 2. Hoping to encourage ANY of them to write about their experiences, I have a signed copy to give them so they can see just what such a thing could look like.
Ok that was the motivation, but I also read it and appreciate the author's attention to not only each pers ...more
This is a fascinating look into the real-life experiences of law enforcement officers and the staff and family that support them. Highly recommended!
This is a great book, it does a great job of showing the true people behind the badge.
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Donna Brown began her twenty- six-year career in law enforcement when women were still relatively new to the profession. Like most new police officers, Donna began her career working the streets answering calls for service. She then started training new recruits and turned that passion into teaching department wide, at the academy, and to community groups.
When she was promoted to sergeant, she re ...more
When she was promoted to sergeant, she re ...more
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