After the Badge

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>After the Badge: My Experiences and Reflections as a Police</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Officer provides a compelling narrative of the author's journey</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>as a member of The Gambia Police Force. Serving as the Public</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Relations Officer (PRO) under authoritarian and democratic regimes</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>the author offers profound insights into policing in The Gambia.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The book delves into the author's educational path and teaching career</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>shedding light on the challenges faced in the pursuit of education.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The narrative then takes readers through the author's police training</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>offering a detailed look into the training program and exploring the</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>history of policing in The Gambia. The author provides valuable insights</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>into how these training programs shape the prevailing policing culture.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>As a young officer and PRO the author shares captivating stories that touch</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>upon the intersection of politics and policing and offer a glimpse into the</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>mindset of security officers. Drawing from personal experiences the author</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>also provides a firsthand account of his involvement in peacekeeping efforts</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>in Darfur. This segment highlights the complexities of the war in Darfur</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>and offers a reflective analysis of the challenges of peacekeeping missions.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>After the Badge is more than a memoir; it is a thought-provoking</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>exploration of the multifaceted world of policing education and</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>peacekeeping. The author's unique perspective and personal experiences</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>add depth to this engaging narrative making it a compelling read for those</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>interested in law enforcement social issues and the broader landscape of</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>public service.</span></p>