Street Cop

Street Cop is the exciting story of one man's career in Law Enforcement. David Spell joined the Gwinnett County Police Department in 1984 at the tender age of twenty-one. This fast moving narrative takes the reader inside the squad car with David as he patrols some of the most dangerous areas and neighborhoods in Metro Atlanta. If you like the TV show Cops, you will love Street Cop. Get ready for your tour of duty. Strap into the passenger seat of David's squad car and enjoy the car chases, foot chases, fights, murder investigations, and other assorted crazy calls. You are about to see first-hand what it is really like on America's mean streets!

David Spell is a retired police officer. After thirty years of patrolling some of the meanest streets in America, he and his wife, Annie, have turned their attention to South America. They are involved in pastoring, training leaders, and helping plant churches throughout Brazil. David has a PhD in theology and also taught for many years at the C3 Church School of Ministry near Atlanta. David and Annie were part of the leadership team there before being sent to Brazil. David's four books with Wipf & Stock reflect a bit of his diverse background. His doctoral dissertation, Peter and Paul in Acts, was his first book. His second work was Miracles in Mark. These two books are excellent resources and Bible study tools. His next two books are autobiographical looks at his career in law enforcement. Street Cop and Street Cop Two: Reloaded contain exciting stories from his time as a police officer.