The 1931 Hastings Bank Job & the Bloody Bandit Trail by Monty McCord

His western novel, 'Mundy's Law' won a 2010 Spur Finalist Award from the Western Writers of America when released in audiobook.

In 1997, he appeared on the History Channel in 'Police Cars,' part of its 'Wheels of Survival' program. Previous books include, 'Police Cars - A Photographic History', 'Cars of the State Police and Highway Patrol' and 'Law Enforcement Memorabilia'. He writes fiction and nonfiction books relating to crime and law enforcement from the Old West period to the mid-twentieth century. It's a parade you'll enjoy many times over.Monty McCord is a retired police lieutenant and a graduate of the 174th Session of the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Virginia. Over 600 photos illutsrate the vehicles used throughout the years as well as show the equipment and markings chosen by various agencies around the country. You'll start in a two horse-powered patrol wagon in the late 1800s in San Francisco, move to a 63-horsepower Dodge Brothers patrol wagon operated by the Hamtramck, Michigan Police Department and watch for a 1935 Ford coupe along Nassau County highways in New York.

POLICE CARS will take memorablilia collectors and car buffs on a parade through history.across America.

From early Model A Fords to modern Crown Victorias, from Chevrolet coupes to Caprices, all the vehicles used by highway patrol and state police departments are pictured.

In over 600 photos, see and read about the origins of the state police and highway patrol departments state-by-state. This groundbreaking first edition includes information on:ĬARS OF THE STATE POLICE AND HIGHWAY PATROLĬars of the State Police and Highway Patrol is McCord's follow-up book to his popular Police Cars - A Photographic History. More than 450 photos and informative introductory material will help both experts and beginners. Nat'l Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fundĭid you know that a ball and chain could be worth hundreds? Or that a Texas Ranger badge could be worth hundreds or even thousands? For the first time, collectors of law enforcement badges, patches, uniforms, caps, and all other types of law enforcement items can evaluate their collections with one comprehensive guide.

The 1931 Hastings Bank Job & the Bloody Bandit Trail by Monty McCord