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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Science fiction and STEM learning combine in this fascinating look at how robots are used in real-life law enforcement situations. Readers will learn about why robots are important and the technology involved in creating and using them."--
3) The black and the blue: a cop reveals the crimes, racism, and injustice in America's law enforcement
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A CNN contributor and former law enforcement officer offers a personal account of the racism, crimes, and color lines that challenge America's police, sharing insights into high-profile cases, the Black Lives Matter movement, and what is needed for change.
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2012
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390 p. (large print) ; 23 cm.
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In 1905, at 58 years old, legendary lawman Stuart Brannon -- now a rancher and widower -- had no intention of leaving his beloved Arizona Territory to attend the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, nor to participate in the celebrity golf tournament for the Willamette Orphan Farm. Even an emotional appeal for his longtime friend didn't persuade him. His life no longer consisted of bloodthirsty men to track down . . . people...
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[2022]
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5 videodiscs (833 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Texas Ranger Cordell Walker is more determined than ever to protect his family and find out the truth about his wife's death. Micki goes on a secret ops mission to stop the Del Rio crime syndicate but she realizes it could take a toll on her relationship with Trey. The return of the Davison family ignites an old feud with the Walkers and Liam doesn't trust the new DA. The five-disc set is packed with exclusive special features and all twenty intense...
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2023.
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341 pages ; 24 cm.
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"They risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here are their most dramatic true stories, in their own unforgettable words. These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. hose who wear a badge, doing their best to help people. These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives, even at the risk of their own. These patrol officers and K9 handlers,...
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[2023]
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4 videodiscs (756 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Season Three of WALKER picks up right where season two left off in the sobering aftermath of the question: "Where's dad?" Texas Ranger Cordell Walker has his hands tied literally. Taken and held captive by an anarchist group who is determined to break him, Walker must face a painful memory from his past he's never shared with anyone and team up with an unexpected ally, Julia if he wants to get out alive.
8) Unleashed
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"Clancey Lang knows how to run. She's been doing it since the day she fled her abusive home. That was the day she decided to never let herself depend on anyone else. Especially men. Though she's tempted to put her faith in her boss, ruggedly handsome Texas Ranger Colter Banks. If only he would look her way. For too long, Colter has been distracting himself with women he knows will never fully satisfy him. But there's something about his pretty assistant,...
9) Sundown
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2012
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421 p. (large print) ; 23 cm.
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"Hell had come a-callin' on the remote cattletown of Sand Creek, Nebraska Territory. Wide-spread rustling from the area's ranches was about to destroy the local cattle industry, and the recently opened Black Hills, with its gold camps like Custer City and Deadwood, were prime markets for the stolen beef. That's why the Cattlemen's Association brought in Luke Howard and a handful of others as Range Detectives, men experienced in the ways of cattle...
10) The late show
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"Renée Ballard works the night shift in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing none as each morning she turns her cases over to day shift detectives. A once up-and-coming detective, she's been given this beat as punishment after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor. But one night she catches two cases she doesn't want to part with: the brutal beating of a prostitute left for dead in a parking lot and the killing...
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[2021]
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5 videodiscs (761 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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This reimagining of the long-running series Walker, Texas Ranger, stars Jared Padalecki as Cordell Walker, a widower and father with his own moral code. Upon returning home to Austin, Texas after being undercover for nearly a year, he discovers there2s harder work to be done at home as he attempts to reconnect with his creative and thoughtful son, August and his headstrong, somewhat rebellious teenaged daughter, Stella. At work, Walker2s former colleague,...
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"Get ready for triple the excitement, intrigue, and romance with three heart-stopping stories from your favorite romantic suspense authors! In On the Run, Lynette Eason introduces you to IT Specialist Daria Nevsky, a highly skilled FBI agent with the ability to hack any computer. She must go on the run to find out who wants her dead--and Dr. Ryker Donahue refuses to let her do it alone.In Deadly Objective, Lynn H. Blackburn throws physical therapist...
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Liv
I just moved into a cute house but didn't count on my new neighbor being a dangerous felon. Things are so bad that I'm scared for my life. Thank goodness the sheriff shows up right in time to save me.
The more I get to know him, the harder I long for him. Derek's everything I want in a man: hot, strong, driven, and kind. I know he wants me too, but something is holding him back from giving in to his feelings.
Derek
A police intervention is...
14) The Common Law
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841—1935) is generally considered one of the two greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Marshall being the other. In more than 2000 opinions, he delineated an impressive legal philosophy that profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, particularly in the area of civil liberties and judicial restraint. At the same time, his abilities as a prose stylist earned him a position among the...
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2023.
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7 audio discs (8.29 hr.) ; 4 3/4 in.
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They risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here are their most dramatic true stories, in their own unforgettable words. These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. hose who wear a badge, doing their best to help people. These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives, even at the risk of their own. These patrol officers and K9 handlers,...
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America has become increasingly divided and polarized in recent years. With growing racial tension, animosity toward law enforcement professionals, government corruption, and disregard for the constitutional process, there seems to be no easy answer in sight. But Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke knows where we must begin: we must stop blaming others; look at our problems with open eyes; take ownership of our family, community, and country; and...
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Forty-one seconds.
That's how long Officer Scott Smith and Franklyn Reid knew each other before Reid ended up dead with a bullet in his back, shot in broad daylight by Smith.
Turn on the news today and you'll likely see a story just like this one. Details might differ, but we're always left with the same question:
How can we reduce-and eventually eliminate-unwarranted police civilian shootings?
In 1998, Wayne Reid's life was changed forever when...
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Former chief of police in Minneapolis and commander of the Bronx police force Tony Bouza pulls no punches in this blunt, candid assessment of police culture. Emphasizing the gap between the average citizen's perception of police work and the day-to-day reality of life as a cop, Bouza reveals the inner dynamics of a secretive, fraternal society that will do almost anything to protect itself. The strong bonds of loyalty among police both inspire individual...
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"Border Security in the 21st Century" presents a holistic examination of the multifaceted challenges that nations face in securing their borders in today's rapidly changing global landscape. The book delves into the contemporary dynamics that complicate traditional border management strategies, from mass migrations due to climate change and conflicts to the rise of digital threats and cyber warfare. With a blend of rigorous research, expert interviews,...
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