I too grew up in Townsend and remember most of the cases referenced in ithis book. Bill May is the epitomey of a caring courageous and a genuinely kind person. The cases that he writes about some horrific and some just plain sad and even one that gave me a chuckle are all true and he lived through them. He tells of some of his strongest times and some of his weak moments and shows us all that even a small town Police Chief bleeds and suffers emotional and physical difficulties but can come bounding back bigger and better than ever. You must read this book to get an insight into what the law enforcement people live and come back from everyday. I gave this book a 5 out of 5 stars but wish I could have given it a 100. Thank you Chief for past, present and I'm sure future lessons we are eager to learn.

An insightful look into policing--and being the chief--in a smaller community. Having worked in Townsend and for Chief May, I found that this book resonated with me and clearly depicts the challenges that smaller agency police chiefs face being a front line patrol and the ultimately responsible person. While no book could contain all the trauma and challenges--and the good-- of small town policing, Chief May provides a strong sampling into what people don't often realize a police officer does. Chief May gives life in his book to the Paul Harvey quote "The policeman must be a minister, a social worker, a diplomat, a tough guy and a gentleman". From giving safety talks, to saving lifes, to investigating homicides, the small town chief does it all--and Bill May tells the story well.