Read Now: Books From LEAP Speakers

Drugs, Crime and Violence: From Trafficking to Treatment
by Howard Rahtz

Today, the illegal drug market funds international terrorism, the horrific drug war on the Mexican border, and the senseless violence plaguing our communities, large and small. It is past time for a new direction. This book provides a drug policy framework that will choke off the revenue supporting the illegal drug market. LEAP speaker and retired police captain Howard Rahtz outlines a series of drug policy steps buttressed by a historical review of drug policy measures, a review of international efforts against trafficking, and a clear understanding of the dynamics of addiction and its role in facilitating the illegal drug market.
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Honorable Intentions
by Russell Jones

LEAP speaker and retired narcotics detective Russ Jones chronicles his involvement in the “war on drugs” on various fronts: As an ocean sailor, combat helicopter pilot, police officer, narcotics detective, DEA task force officer, and intelligence operative, Russell Jones has experienced a life of adventure, risks, and struggles against man, machine and nature. He served during Vietnam, Iran/Contra, and the War on Drugs, yet constantly questioned the policies that were taking the lives of those honorably serving. Honorable Intentions gives us deadly characters, exotic locations, and sobering facts. Order your copy today! A portion of every sale will be donated to LEAP.
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The Medical Marijuana Survival Guide:
Tips from a Former Police Officer Turned Medical Marijuana Patient
by Nate Bradley

Written by a former law enforcement officer, the Medical Marijuana Survival Guide offers a unique look into the life of a medical marijuana patient. This book answers questions and provides step by step instructions on handling many of the of the unforeseen obstacles of being a medical marijuana patient in today’s society including: – What you should do if you are stopped by law enforcement and you have medical marijuana in your car. – Understanding why medical marijuana patients are still being arrested if medical marijuana is “legal”. – How to safely and securely cultivate marijuana for medical use. Tips on how to become an advocate for the medical marijuana community. The Medical Marijuana Survival Guide is a must read for anyone that uses marijuana medicinally or for those that are curious to know more about medical marijuana, its legitimacy and history.
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Breaking Rank: A Top Cop’s Expose of the Dark Side of American Policing
by Norm Stamper

Former chief of the Seattle police force Norm Stamper exposes a troubling culture of racism, sexism, and homophobia that is still pervasive within the twenty-first-century force; then he explores how such prejudices can be addressed. He reveals the dangers and temptations that cops face, describing in gripping detail the split-second life-and-death decisions. Stamper draws on lessons learned to make powerful arguments for drug decriminalization. He offers penetrating insights into the “blue wall of silence,” police undercover work, and what it means to kill a man. Breaking Rank reveals Norm Stamper as a brave man, a pioneering public servant whose extraordinary life has been dedicated to the service of his community.
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Cop in the Hood

Cop in the Hood
by Peter Moskos

When Harvard-trained sociologist Peter Moskos left the classroom to become a cop in Baltimore’s Eastern District, he was thrust deep into police culture and the ways of the street–the nerve-rattling patrols, the thriving drug corners, and a world of poverty and violence that outsiders never see. In Cop in the Hood, Moskos reveals the truths he learned on the midnight shift. Through Moskos’s eyes, we see police academy graduates unprepared for the realities of the street, success measured by number of arrests, and the ultimate failure of the war on drugs. In addition to telling an explosive insider’s story of what it is really like to be a police officer, he makes a passionate argument for drug legalization as the only realistic way to end drug violence–and let cops once again protect and serve.
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Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It
by Judge James P. Gray

Judge Gray’s book drives a stake through the heart of the War on Drugs. After documenting the wide-ranging harms caused by this failed policy, Judge Gray also gives us hope. We have viable options. The author evaluates these options, ranging from education and drug treatment to different strategies for taking the profit out of drug-dealing. Many officials will not say publicly what they acknowledge privately about the failure of the War on Drugs. Politicians especially are afraid of not appearing “tough on drugs.” But Judge Gray’s conclusions as a veteran trial judge and former federal prosecutor are reinforced by the testimonies of more than forty other judges nationwide. Click here to purchase

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