{"product_id":"a-long-time-to-be-a-cop-paperback","title":"A Long Time to be a Cop - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Long Time to be a Cop details the journey of retired Knox County Sheriff and Galesburg Police Lieutenant David Clague. With nearly five decades of service, Clague shares both his insights and stories on the cases he worked. Fellow officers, investigators, politicians and chiefs, and a retired prosecutor and judge are among those describing their own work with Clague. Readers will explore high-speed chases, homicides, drug busts and undercover operations along with the bittersweet balance of victory and loss throughout his career.\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter weaves together the past and present, providing a portrait of Galesburg, a town rich in history where debates shaped a nation and poets found their voice. From the founding days of the police department in 1841 to the complexities of modern policing, Clague's narrative brings to life the critical role of those who serve and protect.\u003cbr\u003eThe book spotlights the challenges law enforcement faces today. A Long Time to be a Cop is not just for crime aficionados. It's for anyone interested in the real stories behind the badge and the communities they affect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 278\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50434594275576,"sku":"9798283260211","price":34.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/Yytf3_sqTe9798283260211.webp?v=1788515298","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/a-long-time-to-be-a-cop-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}