Please God, Don'T Let My Badge Tarnish

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When author Kevin LaChapelle begins his career as a police officer in El Cajon, California, he fulfills a lifelong dream. But the dream soon turns into a nightmare when he discovers corruption within the ranks of the El Cajon Police Department.

Please God, Don't Let My Badge Tarnish is the story of LaChapelle's struggle to work in the department after his shocking discovery. Rather than turn his back on the scandal and save his career, LaChapelle begins a courageous fight to ...

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Please God, Don't Let My Badge Tarnish: One Man's Courage To Take A Stand!

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Overview

When author Kevin LaChapelle begins his career as a police officer in El Cajon, California, he fulfills a lifelong dream. But the dream soon turns into a nightmare when he discovers corruption within the ranks of the El Cajon Police Department.

Please God, Don't Let My Badge Tarnish is the story of LaChapelle's struggle to work in the department after his shocking discovery. Rather than turn his back on the scandal and save his career, LaChapelle begins a courageous fight to expose the corruption. At the same time, he earns awards for his work in helping young people turn away from gangs and violence.

In 1994, at the urging of his fellow citizens, LaChapelle runs for the local school board. Soon he is engaged in a new battle after he uncovers major financial problems in the district and discovers that greedy officials are siphoning money intended to fund school programs.

In the wake of these two major battles, LaChapelle founds the Special Investigations Agency, which is dedicated to helping communities nationwide fight corruption in their local government officials and uncover scams against citizens, particularly the elderly and disadvantaged minorities. His fight for justice continues today.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780595382385
  • Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 2/15/2006
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 164
  • Product dimensions: 0.38 (w) x 6.00 (h) x 9.00 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 16, 2006

    Inspiring

    This book was very inspiring and demonstrates that one person can make a difference in all of one's lives.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2006

    Highly recommended and inspiring

    Get ready to take the front seat because this book provides real life dilemmas that any peace officer can face. This book is inspiring and provides a better insight to some of the ethical challenges of law enforcement.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2006

    Great Story - Superb Encouragement for any struggle

    Mr. LaChapelle's story gives us a higher level of personal courage, as we read about his endurance during endless attempts to stop his pursuit of truth. In the face of oppression, he stands strong. For those of us who are nervous about standing up for truth, this book will encourage us, but won't make us feel guilty. One can read this and be encouraged about the light of truth standing in the face of darkenss in this man's life. One can also read it and take heart in order to go forward with his/her own struggle to continue with the truth. In either case, it's highly recommended by this reader! And, it's a great story.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2006

    About this book.

    Excellent reading. This book will remind you to always follow your beliefs and what is right. I think we will all look at ourselves when we read this mans story.Too bad more individuals do not follow in his footsteps.Wow, what a much better world we would live in.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2006

    Your PURPOSE makes a difference!

    This man has been through a lot and has seen corruption like no other. This man also has seen the purposeless lives of many and has no ignored the need to reach out. May we be even half as willing to do whats right.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 23, 2006

    Unbelievably Inspiring

    This book is a must for anyone in public service. LaChapelle's story will empower you to want to make a difference and keep you from the status quo. Some of the stories are unreal.... I could not put the book down.

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