Law enforcement officers have the toughest job in America-keeping the public safe in a crime-ridden society. For nineteen years, Dan Hintz was one of those officers. Hintz always wanted to work in law enforcement. Police cars with their sirens and flashing lights caught his attention as a young boy each time they drove down the streets of his hometown, Shantytown, Wisconsin. Seeing local billboards of police officers leaning over to extend their hands to the children of his community made an indelible impression on him. The fact that officers could carry guns didn't hurt either. Gathering with his friends to play cops and robbers, he envisioned himself as a real police officer chasing down the bad guys, making sure they paid the price for their crimes. Law enforcement officers were his heroes and he wanted to be one of them. "In Pursuit of Justice" is a recollection of Hintz's childhood and adolescence, as well as experiences associated with a nineteen-year law enforcement career in central Wisconsin from the late 1960s until the first day of 1987. It depicts not only youthful discomfiture, but also family tragedies, accidents, and characters that are criminal in nature: miscreants, druggies, drunks, or just plain thugs. It also features individuals that are loveable and misguided, including those that just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Hintz is Wisconsin's Andy Taylor-his book of short stories is chock full of small-town eccentrics. What he presented in those stories is emotional, humorous, frightening, tragic, and, above all, revealing. It confirmed the harsh reality that crime and misfortune exist everywhere regardless of whether you live in a big city or a small county with charming towns, rustic farms, and little white churches. Growing up poor on a small farm in central Wisconsin, Hintz depicts not only his often-tragic life from a previous generation but his time in the U.S. Army including a stint in South Korea as a communications specialist. Hintz's law enforcement career ran the gamut of tragic, dangerous, and bizarre circumstances: farm and auto accidents, murder, suicide, bar brawls, medical emergencies, dismembered bodies, creative drug trafficking, illicit liaisons, smart-mouthed citizens, a small-town bully, racial tensions, masturbation gone wrong, and a drug-fueled rock festival from a bygone era just to name a few. But the pinnacle of Dan Hintz's law enforcement career was his involvement in the removal of one of America's most investigated domestic terrorist groups-the Posse Comitatus. Described by the FBI as "one of the first organized manifestations" of a strain of extremism "espousing racial supremacy, but primarily focused on opposition to the federal government," Hintz helped direct the removal of the racist, militia-style group from its Tigerton Dells compound in central Wisconsin.

While most researchers see the urban setting as being the only laboratory for studying crime problems throughout the United States, Crime and Policing in Rural and Small-Town America directly challenges this notion with an authoritative look at crime and the criminal justice system in rural America today. The assumption that rural crime is rare and comparable across various communities has led to incompatible theories and irrelevant practices. In order to transform this misconstruction, the Third Edition offers a clear outline of the definition of rural and provides a vital argument for why rural and small-town crime should be studied more than it is. The book also explores the individual nature of issues that emerge in these communities, including illegal drug production, domestic violence, agricultural crimes, rural poverty, and gangs, in addition to the training needs of rural police, probation in rural areas, and rural jails and prisons. Responding to rural crime requires an awareness of its context and how justice is carried out, as well as an appreciation of how features vary across rural areas. Understanding the relationships among crime, geography, and culture in the rural setting can reveal useful ideas and implications for crime and justice in communities across the United States.

"Small Town Justice continues the story of Jane O'brien, who faces the ongoing dilemma of chasing justice for murdered teen, Brodie Mason. She returns to the seaside community of Preston Town on Tasmania's east coast where, several months ago, she discovered the girl's body and became caught up in the subsequent police investigation."--Back cover.

To prove her brother was framed for murder, an Arkansas woman must keep one step ahead of a killer in this romantic suspense novel of danger and faith. Back home in Serenity, Arkansas, Jamie Lynn Henderson is determined to clear her brother’s name. He was framed for the town sheriff’s hit-and-run death years ago, And Jamie Lynn isn’t leaving until she proves it. But as she encounters dead end after dead end, she discovers someone will go to any lengths—even murder—to bury the evidence. Her only hope of staying alive long enough to uncover the truth is Shane Colton, the late lawman’s wary son. Shane’s world was shattered by one senseless act that he can’t forgive. But somehow he is drawn to protect the lovely woman trying to free her brother from prison. If they don’t work fast, Jamie Lynn’s single-minded quest might lead them both into the killer’s trap.

Explore the Untold Truths of Rustic Justice In the heart of a Canadian small town lies a story that captures the very essence of unjust persecution and the strength it takes to challenge a skewed legal system. "Small Town Justice in Canada" unveils the harrowing journey of Kevin, a boy who, from a tender age, endures the extremes of familial and societal betrayal. Thrust into a world brimming with false allegations, Kevin's life spirals into a relentless fight against the very institutions tasked with upholding justice. Chapter by chapter, readers are pulled into a vortex of dog bites turned malicious charges, local gossips that morph into court cases, and a relentless legal system that seems more foe than friend. This narrative is not just about the law, but about a human being's resilience under its heavy gavel. Kevin's odyssey transcends the personal as it plunges into systemic issues, from the questionable ethics of the Canadian Children's Aid Society to stark explorations of prosecutorial overreach. Through a panorama of 28 compelling chapters, experience the social and emotional aftermath of parental alienation, the helplessness of facing false imprisonment, and the introspective tales of a man struggling to remain unbroken in a world set against him. But this isn't merely a tale of woe. It's a beacon for change, a call to arms for legal reform, and a spotlight on the ripple effects that corrupt practices inflict on individuals and communities alike. Kevin's journey does not end in these pages--it's the beginning of an impassioned plea for the upholding of Canada's constitution and the restoration of balance in a legal landscape rife with inequalities. In "Small Town Justice in Canada," you will find more than a chronicle of legal struggles; you will discover a manifesto for justice, a diary of unyielding hope, and a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Embrace Kevin's story, and be a part of the movement to lay new foundations for fairer, more empathetic dispensations of justice in the heart of Canada's close-knit communities.

In "Lady Lawyer: Small Town Justice," Lindsey Jones is a force to be reckoned with in her small Oklahoma town. As a defense lawyer, she takes on tough cases and fights tirelessly for her clients, but her personal life is crumbling around her. Her marriage is falling apart, and she's so busy helping other women with their problems that she doesn't realize her best friend is struggling in silence. When Lindsey takes on her most difficult case yet, defending an innocent man facing a life sentence, it becomes clear that justice is not always easy to come by. Will Lindsey be able to save her client and find the strength to save her own life as well? Full of gripping courtroom drama and heart-wrenching personal struggles, "Lady Lawyer: Small Town Justice" is a must-read for anyone who loves legal thrillers with heart.

"Back home in Serenity, Jamie Lynn Henderson's determined to prove her brother was framed for the town sheriff's hit-and-run death years ago. But as she encounters dead end after dead end, Jamie Lynn discovers someone will go to any lengths--even murder--to bury the evidence. Her only hope of staying alive long enough to uncover the truth is Shane Colton, the late lawman's wary son. Shane's world was shattered by one senseless act that he can't forgive. But somehow he is drawn to protect the lovely woman trying to free her brother from prison. If they don't work fast, Jamie Lynn's single-minded quest might lead them both into the killer's trap." --