In my new novel
Compulsion, Emily Stone is a strong female personality in a world that is largely dominated by men. She is a private investigator who has to use both her brains and her physical strength to stay one step ahead of the criminals who she is tracking and trying to bring to justice. When circumstances force her to step out of the shadows and request help from others, she faces some prejudice and uncertainty from people who do not think a woman can handle the life-threatening situations in which she sometimes finds herself. While Emily works completely on her terms, I thought it would be interesting to review some of the requirements for those who do join the police force right here in my home state of California.
According to the guidelines established by the
Los Angeles Police Department, there are no height and
weight requirements but “your weight must be appropriate for your height and build.” I wonder who makes that subjective decision. I imagine there have been more than a few disagreements between police hopefuls and their reviewers over this semantic nightmare. Also, all candidates must complete a
physical abilities test (PAT), which measures strength, agility, and endurance during the first round and a subsequent treadmill test. As her proud creator, I know Emily Stone very well and I am fully confident that she would prove herself more than qualified.
When you read
Compulsion, you will quickly discover Emily Stone’s physical strength as she protects herself against intruders and the very criminals she hopes to capture. You also will appreciate the mental acuity she displays in instances where pure manpower (or should it be “womanpower”?) simply is not enough.
You can purchase
Compulsion here and judge Emily Stone’s abilities for yourself.
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