Frank Carlson Library

"Describes the behind-the-scenes areas of a police station"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about police robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the SWAT team members who arrive on the scene when special weapons and tactics are needed. Chapters highlight the history of SWAT as well as the training, tools, and knowledge these specialists need to save lives and property during bomb threats, hostage situations, or when apprehending dangerous criminals....

Someone's stealing the squirrel's nuts, and it's up to Detective Gordon to catch the thief. Unfortunately, solving this crime means standing in the snow and waiting for a long time... If only he had an assistant -- someone small, fast, and clever -- to help solve this terrible case. Then Detective Gordon would be able to go back to doing what he's best at: thinking, eating cakes, drinking tea, and stamping important papers.--

"Hero, a retired police search-and-rescue dog, is not prepared for a stray puppy to come into his life. But when he and twelve-year-old Ben find Scout injured and afraid, the new addition leads them down an unexpected and dangerous path. When Scout goes missing, it's up to Hero to use his search-and-rescue skills to find Scout and bring him home. Get ready for a canine adventure full of danger, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between a boy and his...

"It's official: Scout is now a K-9 in the National Guard. But being a certified hero means Scout has his job cut out for him. He needs to work even harder to protect his country and his human best friend, Matt. When Matt's classmates get trapped in a raging wildfire, Matt knows that only Scout can track them down and bring them back safely. But when Matt's dad, a First Sergeant home on leave, gets wind of their plan, he insists on joining the rescue...

"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till"--

A young woman who had been raised in Boston marries a member of the Northwest Mounted Police and goes with him to live in the Canadian wilderness.

Explores the selection, training, and uses of police dogs in fighting crime.