Necessary Chances

Contained in this book are 50+ stories of actual events told exactly how they happened to the author. The stories span more than 30 years in the field of law enforcement. They cover everything—from answering the phone to murder investigations. The author’s truest intention is to tell the stories so that people might better understand the day-to-day life of a police officer. As often as possible, the stories are told in a humorous manner because we all deserve to laugh. The author hopes that this book might inspire one good man or woman to take up the shield. In today’s world of miscommunication and misunderstanding, the author hopes that somehow, somewhere, a dialogue might open that wasn’t there before.

Norman Duchesneau has worked in law enforcement since he was 19 years old. His career has wound its way through many roles: call taker, cadet, patrolman, investigator, detective, and trainer. Of all of these, he is most proud to have been a patrolman because it was that role where he was able to affect the most lives, and believes that he helped the most people. It is also where he has had the most fun.He loves his family and pets, and credits his wife, Michelle, with much of his success. “It is because she believes in me that I find the courage to do what I do,” he often says.Norman is a nerd and wears that badge as proudly as his police badge. He loves comics and superheroes—Batman most specifically. His on-going love of Tabletop RPGs has lasted longer that his career. It started before and if he has any say in the matter will continue beyond. He still works the streets, and if it is late at night, when you read this, he may well be patrolling his city now. He hopes you laugh as you read this. He does love to get a laugh.

Customer Reviews

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Kathie Nemer

A truly inspiring, fascinating and somewhat amusing account of the life of a police officer. The author's many years of dedicated service tells a true story of this complex, perilous, but yet rewarding profession. A must read for anyone who enjoys an honest narrative of law enforcement from every angle. Once you begin the journey, you will find it hard to put it down!
Janis O'Berry

A well written, interesting, informative, full of humor and sarcasm a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Julio Rivera

I bought the book and would recommend it to everyone. I enjoyed the stories Norman wrote in this book. The stories were excellent as well as funny and true. Norman has a very good eye as a cop where he also applies very good humour to the everyday stresses of the police job he holds and now as a supervisor. Excellent at making things stand out in written words and able to make people see through the writing what he really means. Great storyteller Norman!!! Good luck the rest of the way and look forward to more books published by you. Thanks for bringing back memories for me through your writing, awesome book to read and reflect.
jedidiah oberry

Great read, thoroughly enjoyed it start to finish!
Pedro Moco

Great read....once you you start reading it you’ll find it very hard to put it down.... highly recommended!
Claudia Sampson

Loved this book I laughed out loud and really enjoyed the Down to earth telling of these experiences
Jess M

This was a great book, funny and honest. I couldn't put it down, was done in two days.
Mary F.

This was a great read! Norman keeps the pages turning with compelling stories (I could not put it down and finished it in a weekend!)

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