In 1962 The Author Embarked On A Career With The New York State Police That Would Span A Quarter Century. More Than Just A Career It Was A 25 Year Labor Of Love And Personal Sacrifice. A Roller Coaster Ride Of Challenge Adventure Excitement Exhilaration Danger Fear Anger Sadness Happiness Joy Chastisement And Reward. Readers Of Reflections From The Shield Will Experience A Wide Range Of Emotions As They Visit True Events Portraying Humor Sadness And Horrific Crime. They Will Learn Of A Criminal Justice System In Disarray And Learn How New York State Downplayed Corruption In One Of Its Largest State Agencies.