Bob Cooper

Explores how policing students and police officers might apply theory to tackle dilemmas demonstrated through true to life scenarios. Relevant for those undertaking the Professional Policing degree, Apprenticeships or the Degree Holder Entry Programme, as well as their academic and work-based educators, it examines the complexities faced on a daily basis by frontline officers. A range of fictional realistic case studies are presented in order to highlight contemporary challenges in the modern policing landscape. These are unpicked through discussion and reflective questions, exploring how decisions are made based on theoretical understanding and practical considerations in context. Key themes within these scenarios include procedural justice, legitimacy, organisational culture, prioritisation of workload, objectivity and neutrality, human rights and values. The book provides students and their educators with the opportunities to discuss policing dilemmas and decision-making in a safe space.

I have had a long and extremely interesting career full of twists and turns. At eighteen years of age, I played keyboards for two blues bands on Merseyside. I then became employed in the travel business for fifteen years until I was made redundant. My next career move was to become a videographer, which continued for thirty years. As a sideline, for a few years I had small roles on TV and in film, including 'Scandal' in 1989. Later in life I began writing poetry and articles for UK and US magazines and more recently wrote three songs with Frankie Collins from the soul/funk band Kokomo, who are still going strong. However, my greatest achievement is to complete this book after so many years of writing it. After going to Thailand in 1998, it tells the story of how I became involved in the welfare of dogs on the beaches of Koh Samui, in particular one we named Gypsy. It details our adventures over two consecutive holidays, including heart-warming moments as well as seriously dramatic events. Attempting to bring her to England proved to be considerably traumatic with many problems and disappointments, but we overcame those and happily homed her in Bollington for thirteen years. Her life with us is well documented in the book, as are our further visits to Koh Samui to work at the Dog Rescue Centre as volunteers.

Explores how policing students and police officers might apply theory to tackle dilemmas demonstrated through true to life scenarios. Relevant for those undertaking the Professional Policing degree, Apprenticeships or the Degree Holder Entry Programme, as well as their academic and work-based educators, it examines the complexities faced on a daily basis by frontline officers. A range of fictional realistic case studies are presented in order to highlight contemporary challenges in the modern policing landscape. These are unpicked through discussion and reflective questions, exploring how decisions are made based on theoretical understanding and practical considerations in context. Key themes within these scenarios include procedural justice, legitimacy, organisational culture, prioritisation of workload, objectivity and neutrality, human rights and values. The book provides students and their educators with the opportunities to discuss policing dilemmas and decision-making in a safe space.

Trudging around exoplanets for the mining company wasn't exactly how Acey envisioned her career after graduating from the Academy. But that changed when she discovered the artifacts. Trained in Astro-Archeology, she was picked to lead an expedition back to Eris for a more thorough investigation. But not everyone agreed that these artifacts needed to be explored - let alone made public. Some were more inclined to kill to keep its secrets. And they did Acey's discovery sets off a chain of events that would shatter Earth's belief systems to the core. In The Progenitor Project, the second book in The Antares Codex Series, Acey dives headlong into the mysteries of the artifacts and with the help of family and friends, uncovers the hidden truth behind them. The stakes have never been higher - the more she learns; the greater the danger. In this fast-paced novel, Bob Cooper continues the story of Acey, her family, and friends taking them on a quest that shows no bounds for courage, devotion, and their love for each other. Bob lives in Tucson, Arizona and enjoys writing Fiction and SyFy novels. You can find him online at www.coop1334.wix.com/Bob-Cooper.

In this third book of The Antares Codex Series, the "Fourth Reich" activates its plan for world domination. Little did Aidan Carter's Private Investigation Agency know they would play a large part in it. Duped by the seductress daughter of the "Fuhrer," Aidan unwillingly passes on vital information aiding in their success. But to accomplish the ploy, the "Fourth Reich" needs one more thing - the DNA of Star Children. They get what they need from Carina, a young girl, and friend of the Carter Family, and Jonathan, her school mate. When they are kidnapped and brought to New Moon City, their DNA is used to create an army of Replicants. As a show of strength, the "Fourth Reich" destroys the Capitol Building in Washington in preparation for the invasion of Earth. When Aidan goes to New Moon City to find Carina and Jonathan, he runs smack into the chaos as the Replicants run roughshod and capture the city. He is powerless to stop the Replicants. The only hope rests with the Star Children. Bob lives in Tucson, Arizona and enjoys writing Fiction and SyFy novels. You can find him online at www.coop1334.wix.com/Bob-Cooper.

Getting out of prison after thirty years left Amos Trucker uncertain about the future. He made two promises to himself - find Addy, his childhood friend and confront Ambrosia Kensington, the reason why he went to prison. But it was the encounter with Samantha, a fourteen-year-old abused runaway, that changed his life. On the lam for killing her father, Amos saves her from a bounty hunter and a gang of lowlifes. He enlists Addy, now a lawyer, for legal help and as the courtroom drama unfolds, Amos uncovers the dark secrets kept by the sheriff and others in the town. Along, with Jenny, his new-found love, Amos embarks on a journey of redemption while unraveling the mysteries of the case. But it wasn't until Amos lay dying in the hospital did he see clarity and meaning to his life. This is Bob's fifth book. His other works include The Antares Codex, The Progenitor Project, Crash Boom Bang , and The Emissary. They can be found at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine bookstores. Find more information at Bob's website www.coop1334.wix.com/Bob-Cooper

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