After the Badge: My Experiences and Reflections as a Police Officer

“After the Badge: My Experiences and Reflections as a PoliceOfficer” provides a compelling narrative of the author’s journeyas a member of The Gambia Police Force. Serving as the PublicRelations Officer (PRO) under authoritarian and democratic regimesthe author offers profound insights into policing in The Gambia.The book delves into the author’s educational path and teaching careershedding light on the challenges faced in the pursuit of education.The narrative then takes readers through the author’s police trainingoffering a detailed look into the training program and exploring thehistory of policing in The Gambia. The author provides valuable insightsinto how these training programs shape the prevailing policing culture.As a young officer and PRO the author shares captivating stories that touchupon the intersection of politics and policing and offer a glimpse into themindset of security officers. Drawing from personal experiences the authoralso provides a firsthand account of his involvement in peacekeeping effortsin Darfur. This segment highlights the complexities of the war in Darfurand offers a reflective analysis of the challenges of peacekeeping missions.“After the Badge” is more than a memoir; it is a thought-provokingexploration of the multifaceted world of policing education andpeacekeeping. The author’s unique perspective and personal experiencesadd depth to this engaging narrative making it a compelling read for thoseinterested in law enforcement social issues and the broader landscape ofpublic service.