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In the Line of Duty by Isaiah McKinnon

A tribute to fallen law enforcement officers from the State of Michigan. This book tells a story of over 500 officers since 1846, who were killed in the line of duty in Michigan.

This book is all about the 500+ police officers slain in the line of duty in Michigan since such stats were recorded. The project actually dates back to mid-60s when the chief was a rookie on the force. One of his superiors told him and his fellow graduates of the police academy that "some of you guys won't live to be 25, you'll be killed in the line of duty." The Chief reasoned "there's no way we'll ever forget fellow officers who died in the line of duty." However, even he found that it was hard to keep track of such sad occurrences and the idea stuck in his head until he was able to complete his long time project - this book.

This was a very special project for the Chief. He traveled far and wide in Michigan researching the backgrounds and families of slain officers. The research goes back to the 1840s. Whenever possible, a picture of the deceased officer is included.

Ike did this, truly, to help the surviving families of slain officers. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to a group called MI-COPS, (Michigan Cops.) They help families who have lost loved ones--officers--in the line of duty. http://www.mi-cops.org/

You can order a copy of the book from Turner Publishing or by calling 313-259-9577.

Stand Tall by Isaiah McKinnon. Forward by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm

Buy new: $24.95

Dr. Isaiah "Ike" McKinnon is an institution in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In the four and a half years that he held the title of Detroit's Chief of Police, he became one of the most visible public servants in the city and used the opportunity given to him to enact a massive amount of change within the system in a very short time. After 30 years of service in the Detroit Police Department, he had the chance to bring his innate integrity and years of observation to the office. And he thrived. After years of obstacles and taking the road less traveled, Ike McKinnon thrived.
He fought crime on the streets. He tackled the corruption within the department. He developed solid police programs solely aimed at the prevention of crime and made sure that the police was accessible, courteous, and held responsible for its actions. His message was clear - justice would be served.

But Ike's term as police chief is only one chapter of this unique story, His is a story of pain, It is a story of brutality, and it is a story of racism. It is all of these things, that begin his story, but do not end it. More importantly, it is a story of reconciliation, of commitment, of dedication, of love, of guidance, of fortitude, of hard work, of sacrifice and of service to family, community, and country.

North Between the Houses by Isaiah McKinnon

North Between The Houses is a collection of very funny, often ribald anecdotes collected over thirty years of service by former Detroit Police Chief, Isaiah "Ike" McKinnon.

Many of the stories speak to the hardships and heartaches that only battered urban royalty like Detroit can sustain yet endure. Racism and poverty are common threads woven into these tales, as are hope and humor.

List Price: $16.95
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