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Captain Linda Forst is retired from the Boca Raton Police Department in Florida.
She spent the majority of her career in the Uniformed Division, where she served as the first female Field Training Officer,
Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. She was an investigator in Crimes Against Persons, specializing in sex crimes. She was
assigned to Professional Standards for several years and spent time commanding Support Services. She is a graduate of University
of Louisville's Sex Crime Investigation Course, Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, and numerous
investigative and management schools. She is also the author of The Aging of America: A Handbook for Police Officers.
According to the book description
of their book, Introduction to Policing,
“A "must read" for anyone considering a career in law enforcement, this book provides a current, insider's look at the
many rewards, and the often intense stress, that are part of police work. Written by two authors with extensive real-life
experience in all ranks and assignments of policing, this text gives you a solid blend of practical information and theory
that gives a firm foundation in the various roles of the police: who the police are, what they do, and how they do it. The
book also addresses current topics that concern you most, such as homeland defense, community policing, and current technological
advancements.”
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