Police Humor
Police Humor

Author: Oliver Gaspirtz

Publisher: Westhoff Publishing

Published: 2014-07-14

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 069225630X

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The lighter side of law enforcement: comics for cops and weird news about stupid criminals. This book is a tribute to all the hard working men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives every day for an often less than grateful public. The cartoons capture the human side of police officers, and find humor in the often very stressful situations they deal with. As George Bernard Shaw said: “Life does not cease to be funny when someone dies, anymore than it ceases to be serious when someone laughs.” “Policing is a serious job, and at some point you’ve got to lighten up. If you’re serious all the time, you’ll go crazy in this job. Cops love humor.” -Darlene Hutchingson-Hunter, editor of The Police Marksman “The great salve for the soul, humor has always been used by cops as a counterweight to the high-stress demands and seriousness of the job.” -Dennis Hall, editor of Police magazine “In the rigid and structured world of law enforcement, it’s refreshing to see illustrations that capture the human side of police officers while making us smile. Gaspirtz’ cartoons are always objects of joy and entertainment around the office.” -Cisco Mendoza, art director of Texas Highway Patrol magazine “Gaspirtz’s cartoons are very humorous and down to earth. They reflect the real life of police officers and what they have to face every day, but in a funny, stress-relieving way.” -David J. Armitage, editor of The Police Shield “California Highway Patrol officers always take their duties seriously, but Gaspirtz’s cartoons allow them the room to take themselves a little lighter.” -Carol Perri, editor of The California Highway Patrolman

Jay Leno's Police Blotter
Jay Leno's Police Blotter

Author: Jay Leno

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 1994-05

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780836217513

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One of America's top comedians has turned his attention to serious matters--only he's not taking them very seriously! Jay Leno has compiled the hilarious headlines and articles sent in by his fans to come up with page after page of outrageously funny material on the subject of police foul-ups and bungling criminals.

Inside a Police Informant's Mind
Inside a Police Informant's Mind

Author: Paul Derry

Publisher: Coastal West Publishing

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 0981240852

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Written by a former informant, Inside a Police Informant`s Mind presents an honest account of the role, risks, and motives of police informants. It chronicles the relationship and course of events between the author and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police commissioner. The author provides a fascinating insider's perspective on the working relationship between an informant and those in law enforcement who handle informants. The book gives balanced insight into the thoughts of both the police and the informant, addressing the hazards of manipulation by both parties. It highlights the importance of trust, communication, and understanding as means to bridge those hazards. Also, it demonstrates the difficult shift in lifestyle being an informant entails. After testifying in court, Paul Derry`s life was placed at high risk of retribution, necessitating his entry into a witness protection program. He reflects upon the process of entering a witness protection program and life afterward, not only for himself but also for his family. This autobiographical account is a must-read for police officers and informant handlers and is an especially useful source for intelligence gathering. The vivid, real-life accounts of Inside a Police Informant`s Mind are as revelatory as they are engrossing. It is a great addition to any collection of books on law enforcement and criminal justice. Table of Contents: Foreword Introduction: The Making of an Informant Part One: Inside an Informant’s Mind 1. Blood Brothers 2. Blood Money 3. Streets of Blood 4. The Thrill and Excitement 5. Cold-Blooded 6. Police Study Part Two: Characteristics of a Strong Source Handler 7. Dedicated to the Job 8. Trust 9. Empathy 10. Understanding Motives 11. Clear and Concise Communication 12. Control and Humility 13. Resilience 14. Sense of Humor 15. Discernment 16. Witness Protection Coordinators 17. Partners in Crime Part Three: Looking Back 18. The Gifts and Curses of an Informant 19. Taking a Life 20. Hours on the Stand 21. Life as a Rat 22. Witness Protection and Starting Over 23. Final Thoughts Appendix A: Police Perspectives on Paul Derry as a Source Appendix B: Words between a Source and his Handlers

Humorous Beat
Humorous Beat

Author: Bob Morrissey

Publisher:

Published: 2008-12

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9781607258834

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A police officer compiles the humorous situations he has encountered in his work, which help him cope with the stresses of the job.

Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked
Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked

Author: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-05-07

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0062071653

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Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked is the first in a series of zany, action-packed middle grade mysteries featuring platypus police detectives Rick Zengo and Corey O’Malley. When a call comes in about a crime down at the docks involving a missing schoolteacher and a duffle bag full of illegal fish, Zengo and O’Malley are going to have to learn to set their differences aside if they want to get to the bottom of this. Especially when the clues all point to Frank Pandini Jr., Kallamazoo’s first son and its most powerful, well-respected businessman. Fans of Adam Rex, Jon Scieszka, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s own Lunch Lady graphic novels will flip for Jarrett’s series of funny illustrated Platypus Police Squad middle grade novels!

Police, Crime & 999
Police, Crime & 999

Author: John Donoghue

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1848766858

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Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes in the police? What bizarre 999 calls are made to the emergency services?Why can wearing two pairs of socks make you a suspect?What is the link between police and vampires? Which Royal arrest never made news headlines? What covert sign do officers make when they no longer wish to talk to you? After successful careers in both the military and business, John Donoghue realised that the higher you get in any organisation, the less fun you have. So, after handing back his expense account and company car, he joined the police in search of excitement and thrills... and discovered some surprising answers to these puzzling questions. PC John Donoghue reveals all in his fascinating and hilarious true account of a year in the life of a front line response officer. Names and places have been changed to protect the guilty... but if you call the police, maybe, just maybe, it could be Police Constable John Donoghue turning up at your door. This book will appeal to anyone interested in crime and police, as well as fans of autobiographies and humour.

Got Warrants?
Got Warrants?

Author: Timothy Cotton

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1608937690

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For the hundreds of thousands of followers of the Bangor, Maine, Police Department on social media, the "Got Warrants?" feature brings a regular dose of levity. Pulled straight from daily reports, these short interludes provide a welcome spin on the standard police log. Collected here is a fresh batch of all-true police-related hijinks. Poking fun at human nature and turning ne'er-do-wells into sages of silliness, Got Warrants? reminds us all to step back, take a deep breath, and try not to take things so seriously.

Police on Screen
Police on Screen

Author: M. Ray Lott

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-01-09

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1476609403

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From the Roman Praetorian Guard to the English shire-reeve to the U.S. marshals, lawmen have a long and varied history. At first, such groups were often corrupt, guilty of advancing a political agenda rather than protecting citizens. It was about the turn of the twentieth century that police officers as we know them came into being. At this time, a number of police reforms such as civil service and police unions were developed. Citizen committees were formed to oversee police function. About this same time, the technology of motion pictures was being advanced. Movies evolved from silent films with a limited budget and short running time to films with sound whose budget was ever rising and whose audience demanded longer, more complex story lines. From the infancy of moviemaking, lawmen of various types were popular subjects. Bounty hunters, sheriffs, private eyes, detectives and street officers--often portrayed by some of Hollywood's biggest names--have been depicted in every conceivable way. Compiled from a comprehensive examination of the material in question, this volume provides a critical-historical analysis of law enforcement in American cinema. From High Noon to The Empire Strikes Back, it examines the police in their many incarnations with emphasis on the ways in which lawmen are portrayed and how this portrayal changes over time. Each film discussed reveals something about society, subtly commenting on social conditions, racial issues and government interventions. Major historical events such as the Great Depression, World War II and the McCarthy trials find their way into many of these films. Significant film genres from science fiction to spaghetti western are represented. Films examined include Easy Street (1917), a nominal comedy starring Charlie Chaplin; Star Packer, a 1934 John Wayne film; The Maltese Falcon (1941) with Humphrey Bogart; Dirty Harry, a 1971 Clint Eastwood classic; Leslie Nielsen's spoof Naked Gun (1988); and 1993's Tombstone featuring Kurt Russell. The filmography contains a synopsis along with information on director, screenplay, starring actors and year of production. Photographs and an index are also included.

The Souls of White Jokes
The Souls of White Jokes

Author: Raúl Pérez

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2022-07-26

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1503632342

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A rigorous study of the social meaning and consequences of racist humor, and a damning argument for when the joke is not just a joke. Having a "good" sense of humor generally means being able to take a joke without getting offended—laughing even at a taboo thought or at another's expense. The insinuation is that laughter eases social tension and creates solidarity in an overly politicized social world. But do the stakes change when the jokes are racist? In The Souls of White Jokes Raúl Pérez argues that we must genuinely confront this unsettling question in order to fully understand the persistence of anti-black racism and white supremacy in American society today. W.E.B. Du Bois's prescient essay "The Souls of White Folk" was one of the first to theorize whiteness as a social and political construct based on a feeling of superiority over racialized others—a kind of racial contempt. Pérez extends this theory to the study of humor, connecting theories of racial formation to parallel ideas about humor stemming from laughter at another's misfortune. Critically synthesizing scholarship on race, humor, and emotions, he uncovers a key function of humor as a tool for producing racial alienation, dehumanization, exclusion, and even violence. Pérez tracks this use of humor from blackface minstrelsy to contemporary contexts, including police culture, politics, and far-right extremists. Rather than being harmless fun, this humor plays a central role in reinforcing and mobilizing racist ideology and power under the guise of amusement. The Souls of White Jokes exposes this malicious side of humor, while also revealing a new facet of racism today. Though it can be comforting to imagine racism as coming from racial hatred and anger, the terrifying reality is that it is tied up in seemingly benign, even joyful, everyday interactions as well— and for racism to be eradicated we must face this truth.