Touched by the Hand of God: In the City of Angels SEND ME!
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This writing is a multi-faceted personal testimony of life changing miracles, faith, guardian angels, and overcoming adversity with strength, courage and relentless resolve under fire.
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Touched by the Hand of God - Patricia L Blake
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Touched by the Hand of God: In the City of Angels SEND ME!
Copyright © 2024 by Patricia L. Blake
Published in the United States of America
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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 This Is the City — Los Angeles
Chapter 2 The Challenges of Female Officers in LAPD History
Chapter 3 Rowdy Childhood
Chapter 4 Touched by the Hand of God
Chapter 5 Recruitment, Academy Training, Probation
Chapter 6 Welcome to Foothill Area
Chapter 7 The Baby Boy and the Barricaded Door
Chapter 8 Multiple Shots Fired
Chapter 9 The Michelin Tire Man
Chapter 10 Officer Needs Help
Chapter 11 Catching the Bad Guys
Chapter 12 Mentors and Leaders
Chapter 13 The Baby Girl and the Monster
Chapter 14 Fugitive with a Gun
Chapter 15 The ATM Robbery Suspect
Chapter 16 Courage and Leadership Under Fire
Chapter 17 Cavalry Mounted Unit
Chapter 18 Where Are the Real Leaders?
Chapter 19 Crime Victims and Emotional Devastation
Conclusion
Vccrr Index/Photos
Photo One And Photo Two
Photo Three And Photo Four
Photo Five
Photo Six
Dedicated To Mocha Latte’s Legacy
You Chose Me
First Responders Theme Song
About The Author
Introduction
Faith, Angels, Warriors, and Evil —SEND ME!
The following firsthand experiences of over thirty-three years of police work hopefully provide insight into the human side of everyday law enforcement officers, their daily emotions, and challenges. There are personal and factual accounts of childhood years through a proud career in police service reflecting a common thread of deep spiritual faith. For the majority of officers throughout the nation, law enforcement is more than a job – it is a true Calling to protect the innocent, the vulnerable, and the helpless. These officers possess the instinct to run into danger without hesitation. Thank God for his guardian angels watching over our brothers and sisters in Blue.
The adventure begins with a brief history of the Los Angeles Police Department. You are presented with the culture of what it takes to become a police officer. The selection process to become a police officer begins with the application process, academy training, and probation. Many do not make the cut. Day one at the police academy is an eye-opener. From this moment onward, the candidate and their families begin to live the cost of choosing to protect and to serve
our community. The personal adventures described are real-life experiences that my brothers and sisters in Blue and I lived. This personal testimony provides insight into the real world sacrifices and challenges of serving as a police officer are on a daily basis, as well as the impact on their families and children. I did not seek to embellish, glamorize, or dramatize police officers. I will leave that to Hollywood. There is already enough entertainment focused action TV series and movies. Most inaccurately portray police work for sheer action and entertainment value.
My intent is different. Hopefully, you will be entertained, but my focus is to document factual personal accounts of what it is like to be a police officer. The unfolding true events included in this book will open a window for you on bringing to life the dangerous, tragic, and unpredictable side of street police work. Join me as I describe Los Angeles police officers and their partners during daily patrol on the streets of Los Angeles.
Ride shotgun
as you respond Code Three in a black-and- white patrol vehicle, lights and sirens activated; respond to shots fired
calls, officer needs help
radio broadcasts, grand theft auto chases of suspects in tense vehicle pursuits; and confront dangerous combative suspects. Be ready for an emotional ride with field officers, live the LAPD motto To Protect and to Serve.
Set up perimeters, contain, chase, and apprehend the suspect. Live the Calling to get the bad guy,
ideally without injury to the suspect, victims, or the officers. Join the excitement responding to and handling life and death radio calls.
Personally witness the grief and emotional impact of tragic incidents no person should have to see, forever imprinted in memory no matter how hard you try to forget.
This writing honors all our brave police, fire, and medical first responders on the domestic front as well as our brave military personnel on the front lines. They are true warriors and protectors who courageously and honorably risk their lives on a daily basis in the line of duty; without hesitation, these true heroes are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for a total stranger. These warriors are blessed by God, who sends guardian angels to watch over, shield, and protect them. God also calls on our first responders in the form of guardian angels to shield, protect, and rescue victims in their darkest moments of terror, desperation, and need.
For anyone who questions this belief and faith, carefully consider America’s most catastrophic disaster of the 911 terrorist attacks on the New York City World Trade Center Twin Towers. This tragedy reflects immeasurable and repeated acts