How to Stop for a Cop: Reconnecting Law Enforcement and the Community

Are you afraid or concerned when a cop stops you? Do the blue lights make you nervous - questioning every action you took during your day? Does doubt or lack of trust for officers during a traffic stop make you uncomfortable? For many, these questions can be answered quickly and the answers can be painful to admit out loud. The answers then bring up totally new sets of questions that can be summed up to one bigger one, 'How do I survive?'

This book, How to Stop For A Cop, has the answer to many questions you may have. It addresses your concerns and gives step-by-step instructions on how to stop for a cop. While addressing the Ethics in Law Enforcement, it describes when, what, where, and how to stop; taking the time to address use of force, deadly force, and more. In addition, this book advises you on what to expect from the officer during a stop encounter.

It is important that Law enforcement, drivers and the community close the gap that has created a serious disconnect leading to confrontation, serious injury, and sometimes even death during a traffic stop. As a Law Enforcement officer of 30 years Sheriff Peterkin knows first hand that Law Enforcement and the community need one another. The more we understand, and respect each other during a traffic stop or any encounter, the less chance there is of sadness and tears as the end result.

'How To Stop For A Cop' is a must read with several important topics, related reflections, and personal messages to both Law Enforcement and the community.

Hubert A. Peterkin, the Elected Sheriff of Hoke County located in Raeford North Carolina, is a thirty year highly experienced Law Enforcement leader responsible for managing millions of dollars in the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center’s budget. As the Elected Sheriff, Peterkin has a challenging and rewarding position where his management, leadership skills, and prior Law Enforcement experience have been effectively utilized. Sheriff Peterkin has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Government and Business, from Liberty University, a Masters of Management and Public Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is also a Doctorial Candidate for Organizational Leadership & Management. As a decorated officer, Sheriff Peterkin has been awarded Citizen of the year twice by organizations in his community, Humanitarian Award, Key to the City of Raeford (presented by Raeford’s Mayor John K. McNeill), and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine (awarded by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory), and many other awards. Sheriff Peterkin is a Singer, Songwriter, Author, Public Speaker, and a consultant. He is married to Mrs. Della Monroe Peterkin and has three children, Antisha Peterkin, LaSwanda Peterkin, and Antonio Peterkin. He is a member of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Led by the Reverend Dr. Christopher Stackhouse Sr. Sheriff Peterkin served as the President of the North Carolina Sheriff's Association 2015-2016, and he currently serves as the Chairman of the North Carolina Sheriff's Association Executive Board.