Calvin Lawrence
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 Black CopMy 36 years in police work, and my career-ending experiences with official racism |
Calvin Lawrence became a cop at age twenty. He was recruited by the Halifax police department at a time of heightened racial tension in the city. From the start, some fellow African Canadians … | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 272 | 2019 | View |
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From Black ConsciousnessFrom: Black Cop |
A brief overview of Calvin’s early life growing up in Yarmouth, N.S. Details his early experiences with racism and the 1960s black community in Nova Scotia. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 28 | 2019 | $2.80 Add |
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From Boxing LifeFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin details his experiences as an amateur boxer. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 12 | 2019 | $1.20 Add |
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From Walking Black, White and Blue LInesFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin recalls being recruited to the police force and his experience as an office with Halifax City Police. Contextualizes the black community in Halifax at the time. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 28 | 2019 | $2.80 Add |
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From Illusion of InclusionFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin details his career in competitive boxing, and reveals how the Halifax Police Department prevented him from attending the 1976 Olympics. Calvin discusses his decision to leave the Halifax … | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 29 | 2019 | $2.90 Add |
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From Pain and Pleasure of a New StartFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin’s story of leaving the Halifax Police Department and joining the RCMP as the only black police officer in Newfoundland. He recalls his training in Regina, where he witnessed rampant … | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 19 | 2019 | $1.90 Add |
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From Undercover OperationsFrom: Black Cop |
Details Calvin’s training and undercover operation in Edmonton. Calvin discuesses the racist sterotypes that led to his selection for this operation. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 20 | 2019 | $2.00 Add |
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From Surviving Toronto Drug SectionFrom: Black Cop |
Details Calvin’s experience in Toronto Drugs. Calvin shares stories of racist language and images posted on the walls of Toronto police stations, and the complicit attitude of his superiors … | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
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From Keeping World Leaders SafeFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin tells stories from his time providing security for VIPs, including Canadian prime ministers and American presidents. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 17 | 2019 | $1.70 Add |
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From Ottawa BoundFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin details his move to Ottawa and how his ambition for advancement was obstructed, ostensibly because of his skin colour. He shares how he fought back against the RCMP, risking his … | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 23 | 2019 | $2.30 Add |
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From Struggle for SurvivalFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin recalls his continued conflict with the RCMP. After being transfered to the RCMP’s Diversity Management section, he reflects on the emotions of having his career stalled in a … | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
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From Creating Little CalvinsFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin’s career takes him to Regina, where he works as an instructor at the RCMP Depot, and details the RCMP’s abuse of women and people of colour during the 90’s. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 11 | 2019 | $1.10 Add |
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From Major Betrayal of RCMP Core ValuesFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin explains how his desire to be transfered to Ottawa was being rejected time and again, despite his demonstrated qualifications and the numerous jobs avaliable. He reveals how his outspoken … | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 13 | 2019 | $1.30 Add |
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From Stand Up or Bow OutFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin recalls his long-drawn-out negotiations with the RCMP regarding his employment. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 12 | 2019 | $1.20 Add |
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From Integrity IntactFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin reflects on how his depression worsened during his sick leave, and explains his eventual decision to reach a settlement with the RCMP, ending his career in law enforcement. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 8 | 2019 | $0.80 Add |
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From EpilogueFrom: Black Cop |
Calvin briefly touches on how his life has changed since his settlement and offers a brief analysis on the RCMP today. | Calvin Lawrence; Miles Howe | 6 | 2019 | $0.60 Add |
