Summary

It takes a special kind of person to be a firefighter, police officer, or other emergency response professional. Though the work is often dangerous and the pressure is high, there are many people employed in this field who say there is nothing else they would rather do.

Law Enforcement and Public Safety explains what it takes to succeed on the job. This new resource describes how the different law enforcement and safety agencies work together and offers professionals advice for advancing their career through training and education. Law Enforcement and Public Safety is loaded with special features, including descriptions of key industry practices, essential career information, handy fast facts, and emerging industry trends.

Specifications

Index. Box features. Resources.

About the Author(s)

Amy Hackney Blackwell is an attorney and a writer. She has degrees from Duke University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Virginia School of Law. Blackwell has written books and articles on a wide variety of topics, including mythology, Irish history, chemical compounds, alternative energy, world holidays, and legal vocabulary. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina.