Overview

“From his small community in northern Ontario to the military and the Saskatoon Police Service, Ernie Louttit has made an incredible journey helping others and protecting Canadians. Known as ‘Indian Ernie’ in Saskatoon’s inner-city, he has been both hated and revered by the Indigenous peoples he has served. He has played roles of both protector and enforcer. In this moving account, Ernie tells an insightful story that illuminates his personal journey.” —Doug Cuthand, author of Askiwina: A Cree World   Bestselling author Ernie Louttit helped put an end to Saskatoon’s notorious “Starlight Tours.” In The Unexpected Cop, he demonstrates that being a leader means sticking to your convictions and sometimes standing up to the powers that be. An outsider who became an insider, he was tough on the beat but was also a role model for kids on the streets.

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Author:   Ernie Louttit
Publisher:   University of Regina Press
Imprint:   University of Regina Press
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.10cm
Weight:   0.330kg
ISBN:  

9780889776371

ISBN 10:   0889776377
Pages:   212
Publication Date:   27 April 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: Sweet Tea and Woodsmoke CHAPTER 2: Where There’s Smoke—the Power of Fire CHAPTER 3: The Value of Women on Policing’s Front Line CHAPTER 4: Brinksmanship—the Use of Force, Part 1 CHAPTER 5: Making Police CHAPTER 6: What Would You Tell a Young Constable? CHAPTER 7: Street Checks, Court Orders, and Community Policing CHAPTER 8: Brinksmanship—the Use of Force, Part 2 CHAPTER 9: Police and the Survivors of Sexual Assault CHAPTER 10: You Are Off Duty...So What Should You Do? CHAPTER 11: Policing and Paying the Ultimate Price CHAPTER 12: The Media and the Police CHAPTER 13: Dealing with PTSD CHAPTER 14: Walk a Kilometre or Thirty—My New Life on the Street CHAPTER 15: Getting Past “I Don’t Like Cops”—My Life as a Writer CHAPTER 16: The First Time My Father and I Hunted Together POSTSCRIPT: Enough Said? APPENDIX 1: Leadership Everywhere APPENDIX 2: How Indigenous Youth Can Stay Out of Trouble APPENDIX 3: Indigenous Self-Reliance and Resilience

Reviews

“I read it in one sitting and it left me wanting more.” —John Lagimodiere, editor and publisher of Eagle Feather News    “The author fearlessly takes on some of the most problematic public issues of the day…and confronts them with the objective practicality of a thoughtful, observant foreigner.” —Les Macpherson, former editor and StarPhoenix columnist   ""[R]ises to the occasion with lessons on leadership and on life."" —StarPhoenix

Author Information

Ernie Louttit is a retired soldier and police officer, and has written two books, Indian Ernie: Perspectives on Leadership and Policing and More Indian Ernie, Insights from the Streets. He resides in Saskatchewan. 

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