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Wesley Mountain is retired LAPD
officer Michael A. Nichols pen name. According to Michael Nichols, his “career in law enforcement gave him an interest
in solving crimes. His leadership experience as an elder in his local church has also increased his understanding of the need
for knowing God and His Word - key factors in all his books. He manages a Christian stewardship ministry and is president
of Man-West Enterprises, Inc.
Michael A. Nichols is the author
of six books: Shouting Stones; Who Is In Control?;
Amazing Ride; Our Heavenly Home; Heading Home To Heaven; Priceless Power of Prayer; and, Basic Bible Prophecy. According
to the book description of Shouting Stones,
“Enjoy the adventures of a young Christian man in the beautiful Hood River Valley, Oregon. Solve a murder mystery and
discover Bible truths.”
About the Los Angeles
Police Department
In February 1955, the Los Angeles Police Department, through the pages of the internally
produced BEAT magazine, conducted a contest for a motto for the police academy. The conditions of the contest stated that:
“The motto should be one that in a few words would express some or all the ideals to which the Los Angeles police service
is dedicated. It is possible that the winning motto might someday be adopted as the official motto of the Department.”
The winning entry was the motto, “To Protect and to Serve” submitted by Officer Joseph S. Dorobek. “To Protect and to Serve” became the
official motto of the Police Academy, and it was kept constantly before the officers in training as the aim and purpose of
their profession. With the passing of time, the motto received wider exposure and acceptance throughout the department. On
November 4, 1963, the Los Angeles City Council passed the necessary ordinance and the credo has now been placed alongside
the City Seal on the Departments patrol cars.
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