Troy Bobbitt, a former U.S. Border Patrol Supervisory Agent turned author, will be hosting a book signing for his debut novel, Mourning Bands On, on Monday, September 16, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT. The event will take place at Forbes United Methodist Church, 33 Grove St., Proctor, MN 55810. Don’t miss this chance to meet the author and get a signed copy of his bookmark your calendars!   Mourning Bands On, delves into the challenges of contemporary American law enforcement through an analysis of high-profile cases like Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. It offers a historical perspective on policing, examines the societal and policing changes prompted by these incidents, and concludes with a call for reforms. The book invites readers to reflect on their role in shaping the future of American policing.   Troy Bobbitt is a retired U.S. Border Patrol Supervisory Agent who began his federal career in December 2003, serving in Texas and Minnesota. He worked in various roles including fieldwork, immigration checkpoints, and as an interdiction K9 handler before being promoted to supervisory agent in 2008. Bobbitt completed his career at the Duluth, MN Border Patrol Station, known for its small staff and broad responsibilities. Before joining the Border Patrol, he worked as a paralegal in Minneapolis and St. Paul. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from St. Cloud State University and has a background in security and surveillance. Bobbitt's career was marked by routine training and minimal use of his firearm, reflecting the reality of law enforcement's demanding yet often uneventful nature.