by Joe Buckovic
I was a career police officer and wanted to capture in print many of the experiences which appear in my mind’s eye today as vividly as when they took place.
Life in the 1960s and early 1970s came with plenty of its own challenges. How I handled growing up in a small town was one. Being handicapped early in life and learning to overcome it was another. Then my life started heading in a completely different direction. Except for a few good people in my life, I wouldn’t be the same person I am today..
All accounts of my life are factual. Only the names of people have been fictionalized for privacy. Funny thing, though, if anyone really knows me and reads this book, they will immediately identify all the people involved.
If you do recognize anything, please don’t say you know me.
About the Author
Joe Buckovic was born in rural Humboldt County, California, population less than 2,000 people. Born with a handicap, he grew up after overcoming many challenges.
In 1975, he attended a local police academy and went to work as a patrol officer in his small hometown. Moving to San Francisco’s Bay area after he married and started a family, saw him promoted up the ranks. His book tells of the many exploits he encountered as a police officer.
Now retired, he and his wife live in central Florida and have recently completed a cruise around the world.
He can be reached at authorjoebuckovic@gmail.com
Joe Buckovic
