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A Sheepdog in La La Land

A Law Enforcement Memoir

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A Sheepdog in La La Land

By: LARRY BLACKWELL
Narrated by: Larry D Blackwell
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37 years of true, entertaining, and sometimes gritty stories of police work from the front lines at the world’s largest sheriff’s department and at a small police department. Larry Blackwell experienced the culture shock of his life after being transplanted from rural South Dakota to Southern California where hard lessons and vulnerable children led him to a career in law enforcement.

He describes the challenges of completing a police academy and working in a jail surrounded by notorious criminals. Ride along and patrol gang infested neighborhoods where PCP use is out of control. Feel the adrenaline of pursuits and coming under fire. Learn about supervising critical incidents, officer involved shootings, and the LA Riots. Experience SWAT and undercover work in a small community. Understand what it is like to provide dignitary protection for our nation’s highest governmental leaders.

Law enforcement is the most difficult job in the world and you will see humanity at its best and worst.

©2024 Larry D Blackwell (P)2026 Larry D Blackwell
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