Owen R B RobertsAfter more than a decade working as a police officer in a Canadian city that regularly rates high on the Violent Crime Severity Index, the author was compelled to share his experiences with the general public. He's spent nearly eight years in a patro capacity, responding to calls on everything from impaired drivers to domestic violence to mental illness. He's also spent time as a mental health liaison, partnering with an addictions counsellor.

This is his first book, a deeply personal foray into writing that gives a counterpoint to much of the current criticism of police work. He hopes to redress the balance of public opinion-even just a little. He lives in Canada with his wife and their three elementary aged children. Read More Read Less