Indian ernie, as he came to be known on the streets, details an era of challenge, prejudice, and also. Perspectives on policing and leadership by ernie louttit. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Indian ernie on a life of leadership 9780889776371. Ernies first book led him to a new career in motivational and public speaking. Ernies a former saskatoon city cop with 26 years under his belt who retired in 20 to begin the next chapter of his life as a writer. He gives people who are rarely exposed to crime a view of what policing at the sharp end is like, while. Officer shares stories in second book grasslands news. This was a fantastic book, all the more so because of ernie louttits extremely readable writing style. Grey eyes invokes some soulsearching for the reader as the traditional values interwoven through the book will make them think about how far they have ventured from or stayed true to what we know is right and why. Perspectives policing and leadership april 22, 2016 huge thank you to the community of birch hills and the members of the library board for having me come to speak last night. Ernie louttit reflects on leadership and life as an indigenous police. A police officers job isnt as black and white as it appears, and a former officer is sharing his experiences in his new book.
Perspectives on leadership and policing and more indian ernie, insights from the. Ernie louttit started his storytelling career through interactions with his fellow police officers and the public. Indian ernie, as he came to be known on the streets, details an era of challenge, prejudice, and also tremendous change in urban policing which included the stonechild inquiry. Insights from the streets, louttit gives an honest and insightful look into his world. Louttit recalls his upbringing in a small ontario town, shares his observations on the evolution of policing and describes dangerous incidents he faced as a beat cop on. Ernie louttit is a retired soldier and police officer, and has written indian ernie. Ubc press more indian ernie insights from the streets. Former saskatoon officer tries to clear name saskatoon. Join ernie louttit for the launch of the unexpected cop. Ernie louttits new book delves into controversial policing. He gives people who are rarely exposed to crime a view of what policing at the sharp end is like, while acknowledging.
Ernie louttit became only the third native officer to serve in a city. Perspectives on leadership and policing and more indian ernie. Sharing his stories, some dark, and some humourous, with the goal of inspiring leadership in each and every one of us. Rescheduled ernie louttitbook launch mcnally robinson. He shared his story with a full house at the reidthompson library on oct. Indian ernie ernie louttit mcnally robinson booksellers. Apr 01, 2015 buy the paperback book more indian ernie. Perspectives on policing and leadership ernie louttit on. Retired police sergeant ernie louttit heads back to the streets in his second book, giving readers a rare glimpse of the realities a street cop faces dealing with. Browse all titles catalogues new releases forthcoming titles. Retired police officer indian ernie releases third book.
The ruttle report leaders are everywhere, take a look. Public speaking and writing are his new trade but speaking to teachers, community members and volunteer educators is the highest honour he could hope to achieve as a writer. A former saskatoon police officer who is recognized in the indigenous community and nicknamed indian ernie released his third book back in february to coincide with aboriginal storytelling month. In his latest, the unexpected cop, he reflects on various aspects of policing. The unexpected cop indian ernie on a life of leadership book. Buy the book coles will be on site with books for sale from regional authors when he began his career with the saskatoon police in 1987, ernie louttit was only the citys third indigenous police officer. Ubc press more indian ernie insights from the streets, by. A former member of the saskatoon police service is hoping a new book will clear his name in the freezing death neil stonechild. Insights from the streets by ernie louttit at indigo. Ernie louttit delves into the world of policing the citys streets in his second book insights from the street. Ernie blows the lid off of taboo topics around policing, racism, and violence. Rescheduled ernie louttit book launch thursday feb 07 2019 7.
Retired police officer sargent ernie louttit of the saskatoon city police photo by. Ernie louttit is a retired soldier and police officer, and has written two books, indian ernie. I heard an interview on cbc radio with ernie louttit last year and he presented a strong, caring, communityminded presence that was both inspiring and inspirational. Ernie louttit reflects on leadership and life as an. He has previously written about his experiences within the force in the books indian ernie and. July 15, 2015 retired police sergeant ernie louttit takes you back to the streets of saskatoon in his second book, a street cops view of the realities of dealing with prostitutes, street gangs, drunk drivers. Retired saskatoon policeman ernie louttit shares his views on policing, sexual assault reports, rural crime, his new book, and more.
Retired police sergeant ernie louttit takes you back to the streets of saskatoon in his second book, a street cops view of the realities of dealing with prostitutes, street gangs, drunk drivers, and other offenders. Ernie louttit international indigenous speakers bureau. October 20, 2015 ernie louttit signing copies of his book at the delta hotel in regina on tuesday. Perspectives on policing and leadership purich publishing. As one of the first indigenous police officers hired by the saskatoon police, his compassionate. Louttit recalls his upbringing in a small ontario town, shares his observations on the evolution of policing and describes dangerous incidents he faced as a beat cop on the streets of saskatoon. Grey eyes by frank christopher busch nook book ebook. I enjoyed this even moreso than his first book, as he was now able to delve deeper. Perspectives on policing and leadership by ernie louttit by ernie louttit at indigo. Retired police sergeant ernie louttit heads back to the streets in his second book, giving readers a rare glimpse of the realities a street cop faces dealing with prostitutes, street.
Bestselling author ernie louttit released a book called the unexpected cop. Ernie louttit, also known as indian ernie, reads from his first book before talking about his work with the saskatoon police department, which started in 1987. Dec 20, 2016 when he began his career with the saskatoon police in 1987, ernie louttit was only the citys third native police officer. I would tell cautionary tales and almost every time when i was done someone would. Perspectives on leadership and policing and more indian ernie, insights. Known as indian ernie in saskatoons innercity, he has been both hated and revered by the indigenous peoples he has served. Retired police sergeant ernie louttit heads back to the streets in his second book, giving readers a rare glimpse of the realities a street cop faces dealing with prostitutes, street gangs, drunk drivers, and other offenders. The unexpected cop author ernie louttit recommends two of his. Since retiring from the saskatoon police service in 20, ernie louttit has had three books published.
From his small community in northern ontario to the military and the saskatoon police service, ernie louttit has made an incredible journey helping others and protecting canadians. He wrote his first book that year, detailing his career as a police officer who walked the beat in saskatoons roughest neighborhoods. From his small community in northern ontario to the military and the saskatoon police service, ernie louttit has made an incredible journey helping others and. More indian ernie book ottawa public library bibliocommons. Indian ernie shares secrets of a successful career with.
He has previously written about his experiences within the force in the books indian ernie and more indian ernie. The unexpected cop author ernie louttit recommends two of. As a native american cop in a city historically divided on racial lines, ernie louttit walked on a tightrope called the thin blue line. Ernie appeared in elbow on thursday evening, june 1 at the civic centre to give a presentation to a large turnout about his policing career and his new life as an author.
He demonstrates in this latest title that being a leader means sticking to your convictions and sometimes standing up to the powers that be. Apr 15, 2019 the biggest challenge for louttit in the unexpected cop. When he began his career with the saskatoon police in 1987, ernie louttit was only the citys third native police officer. Ernie louttit retired police sergeant ernie louttit takes you back to the streets of saskatoon in his second book, a street cops view of the realities of dealing with prostitutes, street gangs, drunk drivers, and. July 15, 2015 retired police sergeant ernie louttit takes you back to the streets of saskatoon in his second book, a street cops view of the realities of dealing with prostitutes, street gangs, drunk drivers, and other offenders. Indian ernie talks racism, ptsd, and policing in saskatoon. Sergeant ernie louttit takes you back to the streets of saskatoon in his second book. I came from this with a better understanding not only of police work, but also of the psychological and physical effects of being a first responder. Indian ernie on a life of leadership was writing like no one had read the first two books because it was a new publisher. Retired police sergeant ernie louttit takes you back to the streets of saskatoon in his second book, a street cops view of the realities of dealing with prostitutes. Author indian ernie discusses cop career the outlook.
I came from this with a better understanding not only of police work, but also of the psychological and physical effects of. More indian ernie book fraser valley regional library. Ernie louttit is a bestselling author, public speaker and retired police officer from saskatchewan. Chicago distribution centerwhen ernie louttit joined the saskatoon police service, he was only the third native officer in a city with a significant aboriginal population. Indian ernie by ernie louttit gives readers a glimpse into what it really means to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Drawing from his childhood, army career, and service as a veteran patrol officer, louttit. He has previously written about his experiences within th. Jul 23, 2015 a police officers job isnt as black and white as it appears, and a former officer is sharing his experiences in his new book. In his muchlauded first book, indian ernie, louttit shared stories of his years as a beat cop on the streets of saskatoon. He left me feeling that the world is a safer, better place thanks to his leadership and compassion. Jan 22, 2019 watch ernie louttits new book delves into controversial policing topics video online, on globalnews. Indian ernie perspectives on policing and leadership, more indian ernie insights from the streets and the unexpected cop indian ernie on a life of leadership. The unexpected cop by ernie louttit overdrive rakuten. One of the first indigenous officers hired by the saskatoon police, ernie louttit was an outsider who became an insider, with a difference.