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I was sorely disappointed with this book because of the profanity. I was very interested in the subject, but the language was unexpected in a publication like this. Yes, we all know that police officers swear. That's not the issue. The problem is that, in writing the book, the author chose to use that same language! We don't need profanity in order to understand what is going on.

I wish they would come out with a clean version.


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Bloodhound in Blue The True Tales Of Police Dog Jj And His TwoLegged Partner Adam David Russ 0660813785381 Books Reviews

Another book about a police dog and his handler, but this book distinguishes itself from the beginning by focusing on the dog; the handler is important, but as the book traces the career of Officer JJ, a Bloodhound in the K-9 Unit of the Salt Lake City Police Department, his partner, Mike Serio, takes on the mantle of protector, advocate and sidekick to the canine manhunter. An early focus of the book is the prejudice JJ encountered as a non-biting dog in a world of aggressive canines. The police department brass, ever mindful of a limited budget, were reluctant to introduce a dog known for tracking, not attacking, and the other officers of the K-9 Unit, at least the two-legged ones, jealously guarded their own positions and status, putting their own interests above public safety, an all-too-common situation in politically oriented police administrations everywhere. JJ knocked down their arguments and sometimes even overcame their prejudices by succeeding, not just where others had failed but after they had given up. He tracked down and apprehended more miscreants than all the other K-9 dogs, and his success rate (in the high 90th percentile) in finding those couldn't be found (lost kids) and didn't want to be found (crooks and losers) was embarrassing to the department's human officers. JJ is shown in the book to not only be the first and best of the police department's Bloodhounds, but the dog who pioneered the way for all the others who followed. The story is uplifting and inspiring, and as you read along, you will come to value JJ's companionship, so much so, that you will feel true pain and distress when his health begins to fail after years of serving the public. I'm not giving anything away when I tell you the ending is both tearful and inspirational, for it's only in books like "Grayfriar's Bobby" and "Lassie" that the dog outlives the master and weeps by the human's grave. In the gray vale in which we exist, it is the human who too often weeps as he receives a small cedar box and a paw-print preserved in plaster. This book is an excellent read for those interested in policing and public safety, as well as those who value the companionship and service of our four-legged friends and yearn for a reunion at the Rainbow Bridge.
Having also been very familiar with the subjects of this book, I may be somewhat biased, but still highly recommend this book to just about anyone. It is a beautifully written book about one very determined, talented Police Officer and his one of kind dog, the also determined, regal, sensitive, and amazingly talented, JJ.

Adam Russ has captured the personalities perfectly. The descriptions of the tracks and captures of "bad guys" and locating the missing are spot on. I was there for some of the successes, and some of the failures, (it's a true story after all) and they were truly something to watch. JJ hot on a track, nose to ground, baying to the City he was coming was a remarkable sight.

Russ also begins each chapter with a description of the features of the Bloodhound along with some history with origins of the Bloodhound and describing why they are so beneficial in police work which adds to making this a special read. I was so happy to see this story written. This was one dog that deserved his own book.

This is a great tribute to a very special creature, five years gone now, but will always be remembered by many. And a great accolade to a very tenacious Police Officer, whose strength in character and support of a loving family and friends made it all possible.
Responding to the question, "Do you want to go to work?" - and the command ,"Go find!", JJ goes into action sniffing, tracing, tracking, following the scent of suspects, finds them, corners them, bays incessantly, slobbering on them, holding them until his human handler and friend, police officer Serio and the police team arrive to take the suspect into custody. JJ is a loveable hounddog, raised,groomed, taught and trained by Officer Serio. This book is an engrossing, riveting,alternately tense and laughable account of JJ's journey from puppy to acceptance into the K9 squad of the Salt Lake City police force. Yes, K9 squad. Like any neophyte entering the workplace, JJ had to prove that he had the necessary skill, determination and fortitude to do the job. His performance with Officer Serio brings about the creation of a Bloodhound program and today's current use of Bloodhounds and German Shepards working together as one formidable K9 squad. A hard fought battle and win for Officer Serio, a triumph for JJ and a suspects worst nightmare. As one suspect so aptly put it, on page 218, "I would have gotten away except for that d---- dog!"

Photos are included of JJ with his human family, Officer Serio, his wife Lisa and their baby, Mikaela - and of JJ's visit to Shriners Hospital for children where he comforted and charmed children propelling them into uncontrollable giggles. Regrettably JJ was taken off the Elizabeth Smart missing person abduction initial trail search. JJ was hot on her trail, following her scent. She heard him baying from a distance, coming up that arduous dangerous, unforgiving mountain terrain, behind her and her abductors. But JJ was called back, not permitted to continue. Officer Serio was told to abandon their mountain search and follow other leads investigators had for them back at the command post at the Smart's house. Her abductors might have been captured sooner, and she might have been returned to her family safely without much of the horror she was forced to endure. Well I have shared enough. Time for you to read the book.

Kudos to author Adam David Russ. The book is well written, easy to read. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. Glad I did. Thoroughly enjoyed the book and am in awe of Officer Serio, Hounddog JJ's outstanding work, the police force and the K9 squad/unit.
I was sorely disappointed with this book because of the profanity. I was very interested in the subject, but the language was unexpected in a publication like this. Yes, we all know that police officers swear. That's not the issue. The problem is that, in writing the book, the author chose to use that same language! We don't need profanity in order to understand what is going on.

I wish they would come out with a clean version.