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Description
Police Units explore the diverse roles and functions of police agencies, from uniformed patrol to specialized units such as undercover operations and drug task forces. The book explains how officers conduct search and rescue missions, operate canine units, and manage highway patrol, describing the day-to-day operations that help keep communities safe. It also examines the structure of police missions, including murder investigations and air wing support, and presents information on how these units operate within larger law enforcement agencies.
Quick Summary
From the first page, readers are dropped into the fast-paced world of real police units, where each chapter peels back the curtain on a different team tackling crime. Kids will love the insider look at undercover sting ops, drug busts, search-and-rescue missions, and the daring dog squad, all delivered in punchy, bite-sized stories that feel like a graphic novel without the pictures. If your kid loves the mystery and teamwork of the "I Survived" series or the real-world thrills of "Who Would Win?" they will devour this quick, fact-filled guide to police work. This 4,000-word read sits perfectly for middle-grade readers in grades 4-6, especially those with an AR level of 6.3 or a curiosity about how police keep communities safe.