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Balancing the Badge to Make a Difference: What Every Law Enforcement Professional Should Know about Managing Money and Life.

Author : Jim Kalinowski

Publisher :

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 11,28 MB

Release : 2018-10-23

Category : Education

ISBN : 9781726885690

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Balancing the Badge to Make a Difference is a holistic approach toward balancing a law enforcement career with a purpose-driven retirement. Balancing the Badge to Make a Difference is based on a relationship with God and family, and a solid financial plan. Jim's passion for creating the Balancing the Badge concept and writing this book began while working alongside peace officers and providing financial services to them. He quickly recognized the importance of Balancing the Badge to provide financial information for officers to plan for retirement and also for developing a purpose-driven retirement to keep retirees motivated, healthy, productive, and most importantly, happy in retirement. Research for this book includes more than 36 years of police experience as an officer and a manager, providing financial services to officers and the public for over 20 years, raising a family, his relationship to God, teaching financial planning and life planning for over seven years to officers and cadets, and conducting extensive interviews with law enforcement professionals regarding their life goals during their career and into retirement. The goal for this book is about transforming law enforcement personnel to embrace the concept of Balancing the Badge because a purpose-driven retirement is critical for law enforcement survival. The objective of this book is to provide the tools to cross the bridge from achieving financial wealth, to also achieving life wealth. Building a life portfolio is as important as building a financial portfolio. This is a must-read book for all officers at any stage of their career including retirees that wish to live a life worth living. This book can easily by applied to all other careers as well. Reviews include: "Jim's classes were valuable to both me and my wife as we planned for our retirement. It caused us to have realistic goals and expectations and to formulate a plan to keep everything in line with God's plan for our lives, as well as meeting our financial goals." - Eric Fagan, Houston Police Officer (retired). "Jim has an enormous heart and unyielding energy to help officers and anyone in need to live a life worth living. Jim's vast police experience and extensive financial experience coupled with his faith and charity work guide him to help others live a balanced life. This book is a must read for all law enforcement personnel at any stage of their career, including retirees. I also recommend this book to anyone searching for their purpose." - James Bollig, Houston Police Sergeant (retired) & Army Veteran. "Balancing the Badge is a great 'How To' book on achieving Financial Freedom as well as genuine freedom. Everyone wants to be successful financially, but most of us never attain it. The reason is because we either don't know how or are not willing to do what it takes. This book gives you the knowledge and the motivation. Remove the handcuffs and start living a life free from bondage. Thank you, Lt Jim, for writing this book!" - Terry Farrar, CFP. "The value of a plan integrating the priorities of career, finances, family, and spiritual well-being cannot be understated. This book provides a road map in establishing your long-term plan to achieve personal success, happiness and financial security, geared specifically to law enforcement." - Dan Murphy, Inspector, NYPD (retired).



Associate Training Manual

Author : Michael A. Gray M.A.Ed.

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 87 pages

File Size : 13,35 MB

Release : 2015-05-16

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1503571076

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Your knowledge of police ethics or lack thereof determines your experience! Every sworn officer knows, or at least should know by now, that they live in a glass jar. Friends, relatives, neighbors, and strangers watch every move law enforcement officers make both on and off duty. The fact is that the public scrutinizes police officers more than most other professions, either because theyre cynical or hope to catch them screwing up or because they're hopeful and are looking for a good example and a strong leader. In either case, it's up to the officer or civil service worker to be above reproach in both his public and private life. The major difference between most sworn officers or civil service workers and extremely successful officers or civil workers is the gap between what they know and what they do. Both groups have about the same knowledge base. Extremely successful officers and civil service works are just better at doing what they should be doing. I worked as a special deputy sheriff early in my young life, and there were times I lost my temper to the point where I wanted to cross ethical boundaries. I wrote this powerful, high-impact workbook to help fellow officers by educating them in police ethics so that they wont become a victim of poor decision making, placed in the lime light of shame, and made the poster child for law enforcement ethical dilemmas. Using this ethical workbook in your organization will show your employees youre serious about their professional growth and achieving critical ethical goals and objectives. This ethics in law enforcement workbook allows you to train entire police departments for less than the cost of traditional public seminars or other training options. Give your officers and civil service workers the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to meet tough workplace challenges while on patrol or while working in a civil service position. This workbook will help them realize their full potential and perform at their peak, provide them with the tips and techniques they will need to stay calm and productive in any situation.



Ask a Manager

Author : Alison Green

Publisher : Ballantine Books

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 10,7 MB

Release : 2018-05-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0399181822

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From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together



His Badge, My Story

Author : Vicki Gustafson

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 221 pages

File Size : 49,85 MB

Release : 2019-03-19

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1973647516

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BOLO: Be on the lookout to recognize and appreciate the unique challenges law enforcement officers’ spouses and loved ones often face because of the badge. Based on author Vicki Gustafson’s over three decades of personal experience as a law enforcement officer’s wife, His Badge, My Story is filled with her suggestions and guidance. Her wisdom accumulated over 36 years offers comfort, hope, and insights for the journey ahead. Vicki touches on common issues, which include communication, the struggles of scheduling, balancing the career with family life and society, sacrifices, and raising children. His Badge, My Story articulates what is necessary to be independent, strong, and brave enough to face the villain of worry and fear and recognize when gremlins aka pitfalls of the law enforcement career surface. The author’s creative approach in each chapter includes an opening BOLO, personal stories and interviews, and a debriefing section. Bullet points at the end of every chapter reveal the ammunition needed to keep the faith, strength, and understanding that are necessary to maintain healthy relationships. His Badge, My Story provides readers with a valuable resource of insights and understanding to deal with their challenges.



Warrior-Servant-Leader

Author : Pat Welsh

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 12,67 MB

Release : 2015-08-20

Category :

ISBN : 9781516805167

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Danger. Duty. Distrust. These three words accurately describe the everyday life of a cop: on and off duty. The danger and duty of protecting and serving comes with the job. Over my 26 year career, many people have told me, "I could never be a cop." They never heard the call to live the law enforcement officer's life of danger and duty. For others, it is an inherent distrust, and almost hatred, of police officers. But most people don't realize the distrust they have of cops is a two way street. Warrior, Servant, Leader. Three words citizens do not typically associate with cops. You hear the word cop and picture a guy in uniform, gun and badge and handcuffs, arresting someone or racing down the street with lights and siren screaming "get out of my way!" If you are stopped by a cop, you secretly say to yourself, "Why is he harassing me?" If you need a cop, one is never around. If you are a cop, you spend some days wishing "stupidity" was a crime so you could take everyone you meet to jail. This book will take a look at the Warriors, Servants and Leaders who wear the uniform of Law Enforcement. Life behind the badge is a life most cops guard and treasure. You will get a hard look at a life most people can only imagine. The stories and lessons shared are about cops, but this book applies also to the Warriors, Servants and Leaders in all walks of life. If you are a spouse or parent or businessman, student or pastor or your hardest job is just being yourself, the principles and lessons are entirely applicable. Take the Warrior-Servant-Leader self assessment at the end of the book to enhance your vision and journey as a Warrior, Servant and Leader. Thank you for sharing this journey with me.



Armor Your Self

Author : John S. Marx

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 18,63 MB

Release : 2017-03-25

Category :

ISBN : 9781544661810

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Armor Your Self (TM) is about "Saving the Lives of the People Who Save Lives" This book is for all law enforcement professionals and other first responders. Police work is the most toxic job on the planet, and if the members of the law enforcement community don't take measures to protect themselves, this job will eat them up! If law enforcement officers did a true threat assessment of their careers, they would realize that the real dangers lie not with the bad guys, but within the stresses of the job. High rates of suicide, depression, alcoholism, domestic violence, PTSD, heart attack and cancer are the real cop killers. Armor Your Self (TM) How To Survive A Career In Law Enforcement helps law enforcement professionals armor themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This book is also for law enforcement family members to use to learn how to help your family survive this career as well. In this book you will learn about: - Blue Trauma Syndrome - The 7 Key Factors of Tactical Resilience (TM) - Comprehensive Survival Skills to Save Your Life and Your Health - Critical Concepts for Stress Reduction - How to Armor Your Agency (TM) - The Concept of True Blue Valor (TM) This book is filled with practical exercises, tactics and techniques to help you build your resilience intentionally! Many people who serve, and who have served, in law enforcement bear the scars of the cumulative stresses that accompany the career. The Law Enforcement Survival Institute (LESI) and CopsAlive.com work tirelessly to assemble strategies, tactics and best practices to help anyone working in this profession successfully survive their career. LESI and CopsAlive.com work with agencies and families to create environments that support healthy, happy and effective law enforcement professionals both on the job and at home.



Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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Page : 64 pages

File Size : 46,2 MB

Release : 1955-04

Category :

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.



The Personal Side of Policing: An In-depth Look at how a Career in Law Enforcement Can Change and Affect Your Life.

Author : Alfred S. Titus (Jr)

Publisher :

Page : 150 pages

File Size : 38,9 MB

Release : 2018-05

Category : Law

ISBN : 9780692118757

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The Personal Side of Policing is the ultimate guide to maneuvering through and understand how a career in law enforcement will affect and shape your life. The book tackles the perceived misconceptions associated with policing. The book is beneficial to individuals in any branch of law enforcement, from local police and corrections to the FBI and Homeland Security. The information will address questions and provide the inside track on what to expect while working in law enforcement. The book details the financial aspects, the effects on family, the public sentiment, the camaraderie, the dangers and risks, and the way a career in law enforcement will change you as a person. The final chapter provides critical, life-changing, and life-saving advice and insight for the current and future law enforcement professional.



The Spirit behind Badge 145

Author : Jim McNeff

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 311 pages

File Size : 37,62 MB

Release : 2013-12

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1490818464

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We are enamored with stories about cops, but rarely do we get a chance to walk in the shoes of one while reading about the personal and spiritual battles waged when one is fighting crime. Jim's narrative will pull you into the moment of each crisis. These stories are the material of movies but they happened in real life. Jim will weave his experiences into the truth taught in Scripture. Whether or not you are part of the law enforcement community, you will be entertained by the adventures. Regardless of your relationship with Christ, you will be challenged to do something with the claims made by Jesus. There is engaging action in this book, but the serious purpose is that it will serve as a challenging devotional guide and bring you closer to Christ.



SURVIVAL GUIDE to Law Enforcement Promotional Preparation

Author : Jonni Redick

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 71 pages

File Size : 41,47 MB

Release : 2019-07-18

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ISBN : 9781092528221

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How do you know if you're ready to promote? And why should you? The Survival Guide for Law Enforcement Promotional Preparation provides personalization on how to assess your readiness and develop a plan to survive the preparation process. Retired Chief Redick has spent over 29 years serving in law enforcement and spent the last 15 years involved in promotional preparation working to identify and create study approaches and workshop environments that effectively help to manage the copious amounts of information within an organization that generate from policy, procedures and legal codes. Within the chapters, she will share strategies for time management; how to build your confidence and competence; why it's important to have mentors; how to cultivate skills to be a continual learner, and how to develop the skill of leveraging your life, personal and professional experience to expand your capacity for promotion. With the demands of work-life balance, the "Survival Guide" to Law Enforcement Promotional Preparation will assist in identifying support resources; develop your own self-paced training; and build collaborative learning cultures. As added content, she includes samples of how to create a Career Development Plan, a 10 week study plan, oral interview workshop, and promotional preparation study workshop. Her training and instructional background is inclusive of many areas of expertise: leadership and promotional development, cultural diversity, procedural justice, implicit bias, and Franklin Covey leadership coursework. She is a certified California State Personnel BoardChairperson and has participated both as a chairperson and agency representative on promotional examination oral interview panels and in examination development. Additionally, she has cultivated partnerships with community-based organizations to enhance trust creating pathways for careers into law enforcement through partnered co-horts. She is a past member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Human and Civil Rights Committee, Past President of the NOBLE Central Valley California Chapter, and a member of the American Association of University of Women. She is a graduate of California POST Command College with course work in Enhanced Leadership; Futures Forecasting and Economic Issues; Politics of Change; and Technological and Environmental Issues. She holds a Master's of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. Currently, she is an adjunct faculty member at University of San Diego for their online Masters of Science program and also at San Joaquin Delta College for their POST Regional Academy.You will find this guide an excellent resource to create your framework for promotional preparation and give you tools to navigate the personal balance of priorities. Retired Chief Redick has a deep level of passion and commitment to enhancing the leadership quotient in the law enforcement industry. The "Survival Guide" to Law Enforcement Promotional Preparation is one of the best investments you can make in yourself.