According to the book description of Forever Blue, "Carl Ross has spent over
four decades inside the world of police work. His memoir takes the reader on
patrol, into investigations, on SWAT calls, and inside the chief's office, all
the while explaining what officers do and why. Forever Blue has more than 225
true stories taken from the author's files and unforgettable encounters.
The
following samples of the book's stories give a glimpse of the variety of
experiences in store for the reader: the best way to have a wreck in a police
car; the murderer and the band saw; suicides in progress; one nightstick too
many; all knives look sharp when pointed at your stomach; on scene during the UT
Tower massacre; a cop killer's parole hearing - 30 years later; a Texas Ranger's
story; 3 weeks at Ground Zero; the Green Goo case; SWAT saves a family; when the
dog barks - pay attention; a killer in the bushes; the captain's foot chase; why
the fire department called the police; terrible collisions; when bad cops cross
the line; heroes who gave it all; SWAT and "knock-knock" come calling; count the
police cars before a burglary, and "No...no, don't shoot." Ride along with Carl
Ross as he meets honest citizens, drunks, thieves, drug dealers, murderers, and
even politicians. Learn why police work is not for everyone and how it can
become the ultimate life choice for others."
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