{"product_id":"out-of-the-darkness-and-robert-t-christensen-9781495301056","title":"Out of the Darkness and into the Blue: Surprising Secrets, Tactics, and Training Concepts: A Memoir from one of Kalamazoo's Top Cops","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor twenty-five years, peace officer Robert T. Christensen patrolled the streets of Kalamazoo, keenly aware every decision he made could have serious, even fatal, consequences. He learned this lesson early in his career, when a belligerent suspect beat the young rookie unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Christensen made a habit of reviewing his actions. What tactics had he used? What immediate circumstances prompted his decisions? Could a slight change in strategy have improved the outcome? Viewing every situation as a learning experience molded Christensen into one of Kalamazoo's top cops. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOut of the Darkness and into the Blue\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the most significant encounters in Christensen's career, but is more than the exciting memoirs of a veteran police officer. Christensen follows each chapter with a thorough analysis, discussing tactics and training concepts relevant to his experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Christensen tackles many of the most important topics in law enforcement today, from racial profiling and deadly force to the challenges LGBT individuals face in a predominantly heterosexual field. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA fascinating exploration of one police officer's thought processes, \u003ci\u003eOut of the Darkness and into the Blue\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining read and valuable resource for anyone learning about-or serving in-the criminal justice system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert T. Christensen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1495301052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781495301056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/16\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2014","brand":"Robert T. Christensen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980549882111,"sku":"9781495301056","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c69c8c5a-ed94-4bda-8451-f8563c65e122.jpg?v=1683250542","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/out-of-the-darkness-and-robert-t-christensen-9781495301056","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}