Crossroads: Conflicted Journey of a New Jersey State Trooper

About the Book

Crossroads: Conflicted Journey of a New Jersey State Trooper is a book that details the author’s revelations about growing up in an inner city and making strategic decisions that paved the way for his entrance into the New Jersey State Police. Along the way, after attaining advanced degrees and attending law enforcement’s most prestigious training academy, he was assigned to an internal investigative unit, which was purportedly in place to ferret out racial, sexual, and gender discrimination. However, after investigating several cases, the author witnessed the pattern and practice of intentionally stalling investigations, which enabled high-ranked, commissioned officers to retire without being reprimanded. The author reported his allegations directly to those in charge, but instead of making institutional changes, they retaliated against him and denied him promotions. The author reluctantly filed a civil lawsuit, which made its way to the New Jersey Supreme Court, where he won and, ultimately, settled his case.

About the Author

Dr. Vincent L. Martin works in the field of higher education. He is an honorably discharged U.S Army Reservist and retired from New Jersey State Police after having served twenty-five years. In his spare time, he enjoys digital photography, writing poetry and CD deejaying. He currently resides in New Jersey.