VERY Special Deputy (Crime Stories) by Thomas E Burg

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Accidental Sheriff introduced retired FBI Special Agent Thomas T.

Thomas, drafted to fill the remainder of the term of the Gitche Gumee County sheriff who was found shot to death. That term ended and Thomas now makes a second attempt at retirement, mentoring and assisting the department and its new investigator as new crimes unfold.

“Crimes are solved by hard work, development of information, sources, and brain power. Sometimes pure luck helps, or that hard work creates luck. Things take time. Usually somebody knows, and it is the investigator’s job to find them.”

Fugitives don’t just turn up by happenstance – catching them takes work.

It is persistence that catches fugitives.

“I’ve never searched trash without finding something.”

“… That was the way it was in law enforcement, working on holidays putting others first.”

“… What does a criminal look like?”

“Jewelry like handcuffs might be a strong persuader.”

Another success of multiple agencies using the three Cs of law

enforcement – Communication, Coordination, Cooperation.

“We may be good but we are really only as good as the citizens who help us.”

Accidental Sheriff introduced retired FBI Special Agent Thomas T.

Thomas, drafted to fill the remainder of the term of the Gitche Gumee County sheriff who was found shot to death. That term ended and Thomas now makes a second attempt at retirement, mentoring and assisting the department and its new investigator as new crimes unfold.

“Crimes are solved by hard work, development of information, sources, and brain power. Sometimes pure luck helps, or that hard work creates luck. Things take time. Usually somebody knows, and it is the investigator’s job to find them.”

Fugitives don’t just turn up by happenstance – catching them takes work.

It is persistence that catches fugitives.

“I’ve never searched trash without finding something.”

“… That was the way it was in law enforcement, working on holidays putting others first.”

“… What does a criminal look like?”

“Jewelry like handcuffs might be a strong persuader.”

Another success of multiple agencies using the three Cs of law

enforcement – Communication, Coordination, Cooperation.

“We may be good but we are really only as good as the citizens who help us.”

“The author splendidly takes you through the intricacies of a law enforcement procedure. Whether a crime occurs in a small remote town or a large city, a community process is needed in the mechanics of the pursuit of justice if you want a successful outcome. The cause and effect of a criminal act, such as a bank robbery, require many moving parts. In a small town, many aspects come from cooperation from local, state, or federal agencies. As a former law enforcement officer in large cities, I can only recall one case where I interacted with a probation officer. Also, while working on drug cases, I never encountered drug dealers about to be arrested, stuffing drugs in their mouths.

It is true that upon retirement, many law enforcement officers continue community service along the same niche. It is good to see knowledgeable, fair, and well-balanced officers represent law enforcement officers.

The book is 45 chapters but only 142 pages which is a good book to pick up at the airport for an interesting first-class flight or if you are stuck in the middle seat.”