Respond to the Gate

<p>At one of America's busiest airports crime doesn't stop for takeoff. From drug smuggling and human trafficking to bomb threats and high-speed chases Lieutenant Scott Harding spent over twenty years facing the dangers that unfold where millions of travelers cross paths.</p><p></p><p>Drawing from real cases Respond to the Gate reveals how airport police handle situations that most passengers never imagine. Harding's stories include fugitives caught at the gate cybercriminals tracked with federal agents and runaway teens stopped before disappearing for good. Through calm professionalism and sharp instincts he shows how quick thinking and teamwork can turn potential disasters into quiet victories.</p><p></p><p>Told with clear-eyed realism and moments of wry humor this book opens a window into the tense unpredictable world of airport law enforcement. It's a grounded human look at the men and women who protect the gateway between sky and city-where every call could change a life and every shift brings something new through the terminal doors. </p>