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    John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement
    John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement
    John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement
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    John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement

    By John Douglas

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    The ultimate insider’s guide to pursuing a career in one of the hottest, fastest-growing career sectors in America

    In a departure from his usual edge-of-the-seat coverage, New York Times bestselling author and legendary FBI profiler John Douglas draws on his 25 years of experience to offer this unique career guide. Written for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement but unsure which agency is right for them, John Douglas’s Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement is a treasure trove of insider information and step-by-step instructions that arms you with:

    • A comprehensive overview of law enforcement agencies and career opportunities—from park ranger to air marshal to NSA code cracker
    • Guidance on finding and winning the ideal job in law enforcement
    • Work sheets, checklists, and self-evaluations
    • Websites, contact information, study guides, and other valuable resources
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateOct 21, 2004
    ISBN9780071458450
    John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement
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    John Douglas

    John Douglas is the legendary FBI criminal profiler and former Chief of the FBI’s Behavioral Sciences Unit where he researched, investigated, and conducted interviews of some of America’s most violent criminals. Over the past half-century, he either directly worked on or had overall supervision in over 5,000 violent crime cases. He is one of the foremost experts of the criminal mind, its methods, and motivations. Douglas is a veteran of the United States Air Force and holds a doctorate degree in Education, and lives with his wife, Pamela, in the Washington, DC, area.  

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