Books to help wife/gf out?

[killa75dt]

What books do you recommend for your wife/husband or gf/bf, to read to understand about being with a cop or what to expect when they become one?
"I love a Cop" is one I know of, what other books are good? Thanks

[MockingBird]

Came across this book at B&N:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...21165625&itm=2

There are a lot of online resources as well..but be sure to filter through what you find and use your better judgment. Most of the junk you'll stumble across online can be pretty pessimistic..just remember to be proactive; what's true for the group, isn't always true for the individual. Good luck.

[savage4presiden]

I just recently finishedd a book titled A Cop's Life, by Sgt. Randy Sutton. It doesn't really address the question on how to live with cops better, but it provided a really good insight on what cops face everyday. There are probably 14 short stories that are sad and a few that are uplifting. I thought it was a good read.

[killa75dt]

Thank you

[keith758]

There's a book that came out a few years ago by Connie Fletcher called "What Cops Know." It's a good read for cops and others.

[Isla_]

There's a book that came out a few years ago by Connie Fletcher called "What Cops Know." It's a good read for cops and others.

I have to agree, I read that a while ago. It has a lot of insight into the thought process of LEO's.

[That Guy]

Unsure of any up to date books being out there. "What Cop's know" maybe a good book but keep in mind it tells stories on what they have seen and faced. This maybe a bad thing to give to a spouse thats already jumpy of your job.
"I love a cop" I think (which I skimmed and wife read) was good but its out of date. It also pretty much tells the spouse to be quite and let the "officer" in the family do whatever they like and act however they want. This could be bad in both aspects.
At any rate the best thing IMHO is to talk to your spouse about your job, yes it is dangerous but you are more likely to be killed dpoing other things. Not to mention having faith in god would alos help.

TGY

[Welpe]

"I love a cop" I think (which I skimmed and wife read) was good but its out of date. It also pretty much tells the spouse to be quite and let the "officer" in the family do whatever they like and act however they want. This could be bad in both aspects.
TGY

I am reading this book now and I wonder what makes you think that? Several times she has said that the spouse of an officer needs to stand up for his/herself when he/she is being too forceful or stubborn.

[azchopshopcop]

Best book ever written to help understand a cop was written by Dr. Gilmartin it is called Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, it is write on the money!

[That Guy]

I am reading this book now and I wonder what makes you think that? Several times she has said that the spouse of an officer needs to stand up for his/herself when he/she is being too forceful or stubborn.

Forgive me I was half asleep when I wrote that post. It has been sometime since I looked at that book (5 + years ago)and may have been mixed up with another book. I stand corrected.

TGY

[Welpe]

Not a problem, I was honestly wondering as I have not finished the book. It is a complex read for sure!