Tag: Chiefs

Walk the Walk How Three Police Chiefs Defied the Odds and Changed Cop Culture


Free Download Neil Gross, "Walk the Walk: How Three Police Chiefs Defied the Odds and Changed Cop Culture"
English | ISBN: 1250777526 | 2023 | EPUB | 272 pages | 1 MB
From "one of the most interesting sociologists of his generation" and a former cop, the story of three departments and their struggle to change aggressive police culture and achieve what Americans want: fair, humane, and effective policing.

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The 50 Greatest Players in Kansas City Chiefs History


Robert W. Cohen, "The 50 Greatest Players in Kansas City Chiefs History"
English | ISBN: 149304785X | 2020 | 358 pages | EPUB | 13 MB
In The 50 Greatest Players in Kansas City Chiefs History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the top 50 players ever to perform for one of the NFL’s most historic franchises. This work includes quotes from the subjects themselves and former teammates, photos, recaps of memorable performances and greatest individual seasons, as well as a statistical summary of each player’s career with the Chiefs. The Chiefs’ best are profiled here in what is bound to be a much discussed book among the team’s broad fan base. An added bonus are the "honorable mentions," the next 25 players who have contributed to the Chiefs’ astounding run as one of America’s great sports teams.

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Managing the Military The Joint Chiefs of Staff and Civil-Military Relations


Managing the Military: The Joint Chiefs of Staff and Civil-Military Relations by Sharon K. Weiner
English | November 15, 2022 | ISBN: 0231207352 | 232 pages | PDF (Converted) | 3.97 Mb
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)―a senior group of officers who lead the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps―is perhaps the most influential military figure in the United States. The chairman is the primary military advisor to the president and is often the public face of the armed forces. As advocates for the military’s priorities, some chairmen have used this role to help shape policy, but others have embraced the position as an opportunity to chart new policy directions or challenge presidential preferences.

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