Patrolling the Heart of the West: True Tales of a Nevada State Trooper

Told with great humor and compassion Raabes tales show us the heart behind the badge. --Michael Gurian NY Times bestselling author of The Wonder of BoysRaabes stories reflect the good the bad and the ugly aspects of patrolling our highways. Patrolling the Heart of the West will bring a new appreciation for the unique role and responsibilities of state troopers especially those who work in rural or remote areas. --G Paul Corbin criminal justice professor and former chief of the Nevada Highway PatrolFrom the back cover: For decades Trooper Steve Raabe patrolled some of the most desolate and dangerous highways in America. Alone in the remote Nevada desert miles from any backup Raabe was forced to contend with murderers thieves perverts dope peddlers and the occasional runaway train.While often tragic and terrifying Raabes true tales also abound with his signature wit and playful good cheer. Policing can be a deadly serious business but for Raabe it also entailed buying a prisoner an ice cream cone on a hot summer day or laughing along with some good old boys before booking them into jail as youll discover in Patrolling the Heart of the West.In our contentious and politicized era when police officers are too often portrayed as either infallible superheroes or oppressive henchmen Raabes charming collection reminds us that cops are mostly just ordinary men and women whove chosen an extraordinary career.More praise for Patrolling the Heart of the West: Whether you have an interest in law enforcement are a fan of all things Nevadan or just want to enjoy a good book that you wont want to put down once you start reading it youll find Patrolling the Heart of the West to be a memorable read. Highly recommended. --Excerpt from Readers Favorite review by Kimberlee J BenartPatrolling the Heart of the West is a quick entertaining and informative glimpse into an important sometimes dangerous career spent in a little understood corner of the country. --Ed Pearce Senior Reporter KOLO-TV RenoPerhaps the most endearing police memoir yet written. As a son and brother of cops I admire the humanity Raabe brings to each of these stories. --Jon Gosch author of Deep Fire RisePatrolling the Heart of the West is a thoroughly entertaining and enlightening read. With a style reminiscent of the war stories exchanged during a law-enforcement family barbecue Raabes skill as a storyteller is evident as he imparts his wisdom and experience with a unique sense of humor candor and insightfulness. --Andy Brown author of Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force BaseRaabe tells his experiences with excellent accuracy grace and wit. I couldnt put the book down! --Colonel Michael Hood Nevada Highway Patrol