If I Knew Then: Life Lessons from Cops on the Street

Half a century of wisdom - one book. These are the life lessons learned by law enforcement professionals from across North America. In these pages, they share their stories, their insights, their pain, and their lessons learned. All of the stories in this book are written by real cops, real people who have chosen to commit their life to the profession of law enforcement. These stories have been written by officers who have worked in big cities for some of North America's largest police departments, and by officers who have worked in small departments and rural agencies. Some of these stories will make you laugh while others will pull at your heartstrings. All of them will leave you wanting more. All of the contributors for this book committed their time and energy for one purpose. That purpose is to share their stories so others can learn from their experiences and grow. If you choose to study this book, it will enable you to stand on the shoulders of giants.