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"Hey, Sarge!": Tales from the Bizarre Sides of Dallas!
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ISBN13: 9798995920700
Publisher: Sidewinder Publishing
Published: May 5 2026
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Sidewinder Publishing
Published: May 5 2026
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The true story of a nineteen-year-old kid, twice rejected by the Dallas Police Department, who went on to serve 48 years on the force. From alien abductions to zombies at City Hall, from gallows humor to moments that test the soul, these stories reveal the bizarre, hilarious, and sometimes macabre side of police work. Step into the patrol car and ride along on calls-some ridiculous, some disturbing, but all unforgettable. One veteran cop shares what motivates officers, what wears them down, and why humor is often the only shield against the darkness.Across nearly five decades, Sergeant Dwaine Sides witnessed the best and worst of human nature. These stories pull back the curtain on the strange coincidences, split-second decisions, and raw humanity that shape a life in blue. Equal parts outrageous and insightful, this memoir invites you on a journey you won't soon forget.
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