The story of a kid from humble beginnings who overcame the challenges of growing up on the wrong side of the tracks to becoming a police officer, "A View from the Street/River City Policing" narrates the life story of S. Henry Knocker.

This memoir delves into some of Knocker's early experiences before making the choice to dedicate his life to the cause of policing. He discusses his life as a child, as a young man coming to grips with a learning disabilities, and as a soldier. "A View from the Street/River City Policing" also shares what it was like to be a police officer for thirty...