Scars of Blue: A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival
Broken relationships, betrayal, lies, violence, and horror, Scars of Blue-A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival is an unrestrained account of the life, love, and the loathing of a man serving in law enforcement. More than just another "cop book," this is a story of the heart and soul of the person behind the badge. It's a tale of a lifetime of loneliness, and a first-hand account of a personality shattered. It is also a story of hope and survival. Scars of Blue will give you a look at a life while serving the badge, and reveal the humanity behind those who wear it. Scars of Blue shares the life and police career of Chad Holland, who spent almost two decades in patrol, investigative, and elite units, while working in quant suburbia. As well as, one of the most dangerous cities in America. Beginning with the story of an abused and nearly broken little boy, and continuing onto a tragic, corrupt, and violence filled career in law enforcement, Scars of Blue gives you a front row seat into the life of a police officer. This is a personal account of what created the man behind the badge, and the personal suffering that followed. Raw, honest, and compelling- Chad provides a breathtaking account of what it's like to live in the split second moments a police officer has to act in order save lives, as well as the dreadfulness of having to take a life. He describes in vivid detail what it's like to psychologically drown in the emotions these terrifying moments leave forever upon you.
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Scars of Blue: A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival
Broken relationships, betrayal, lies, violence, and horror, Scars of Blue-A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival is an unrestrained account of the life, love, and the loathing of a man serving in law enforcement. More than just another "cop book," this is a story of the heart and soul of the person behind the badge. It's a tale of a lifetime of loneliness, and a first-hand account of a personality shattered. It is also a story of hope and survival. Scars of Blue will give you a look at a life while serving the badge, and reveal the humanity behind those who wear it. Scars of Blue shares the life and police career of Chad Holland, who spent almost two decades in patrol, investigative, and elite units, while working in quant suburbia. As well as, one of the most dangerous cities in America. Beginning with the story of an abused and nearly broken little boy, and continuing onto a tragic, corrupt, and violence filled career in law enforcement, Scars of Blue gives you a front row seat into the life of a police officer. This is a personal account of what created the man behind the badge, and the personal suffering that followed. Raw, honest, and compelling- Chad provides a breathtaking account of what it's like to live in the split second moments a police officer has to act in order save lives, as well as the dreadfulness of having to take a life. He describes in vivid detail what it's like to psychologically drown in the emotions these terrifying moments leave forever upon you.
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Scars of Blue: A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival

Scars of Blue: A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival

by Chad Holland
Scars of Blue: A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival

Scars of Blue: A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival

by Chad Holland

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Broken relationships, betrayal, lies, violence, and horror, Scars of Blue-A story of Policing, Corruption, Mental Health, and Survival is an unrestrained account of the life, love, and the loathing of a man serving in law enforcement. More than just another "cop book," this is a story of the heart and soul of the person behind the badge. It's a tale of a lifetime of loneliness, and a first-hand account of a personality shattered. It is also a story of hope and survival. Scars of Blue will give you a look at a life while serving the badge, and reveal the humanity behind those who wear it. Scars of Blue shares the life and police career of Chad Holland, who spent almost two decades in patrol, investigative, and elite units, while working in quant suburbia. As well as, one of the most dangerous cities in America. Beginning with the story of an abused and nearly broken little boy, and continuing onto a tragic, corrupt, and violence filled career in law enforcement, Scars of Blue gives you a front row seat into the life of a police officer. This is a personal account of what created the man behind the badge, and the personal suffering that followed. Raw, honest, and compelling- Chad provides a breathtaking account of what it's like to live in the split second moments a police officer has to act in order save lives, as well as the dreadfulness of having to take a life. He describes in vivid detail what it's like to psychologically drown in the emotions these terrifying moments leave forever upon you.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781098361693
Publisher: BookBaby
Publication date: 06/01/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 280
File size: 985 KB

About the Author

Chad Holland served for nearly two decades with the Brooklawn, Somerdale, and the notoriously dangerous Camden, New Jersey police departments-surviving on instincts, training, and the love and trust of his partners. The eldest of four brothers, Chad was born in Philadelphia, Pa, and spent his adolescent and teenage years growing up in Brooklawn, NJ. Married, Chad has two grown sons. Chad J, from his prior marriage, and Jacob, with his current wife Suzanne. They currently reside in New Jersey.

Table of Contents

Foreword 1

Dedication 5

Chapter 1 The Beginning of the End 9

Chapter 2 From Whence I Came 13

Chapter 3 My First Real Job, My First Born, and My Big Break 26

Chapter 4 Somerdale 45

Chapter 5 My First Lessons in Politics 51

Chapter 6 An Old Friend to the Rescue 56

Chapter 7 Camden 62

Chapter 8 He's Was Alive, and Now He's Dead 68

Chapter 9 The Angry Fried Chicken Lady 75

Chapter 10 The Good Guys Are the Bad Guys 91

Chapter 11 And So, It Begins 102

Chapter 12 Setup to Fail 110

Chapter 13 Time for Me to Go 114

Chapter 14 Tale of the Tape 118

Chapter 15 From My Past Emerges My Future 124

Chapter 16 Back Where It All Began 129

Chapter 17 How I Stopped Being Such a Dick! 132

Chapter 18 A Time to Kill 140

Chapter 19 My First Breakdown 182

Chapter 20 Everyone Wants Me to Leave 202

Chapter 21 Popping Pills 213

Chapter 22 Back From the Dead 223

Chapter 23 One Last Life to Save 233

Chapter 24 The Home Stretch 245

Chapter 25 A Wrongful Death 253

Chapter 26 There's Only One Truth 257

Chapter 27 PTSD-Depression & Suicide 266

Special Thanks 273

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