“I am an African American woman, a veteran of the Washington State Patrol, and the Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. I probably look very good on paper. The irony is that for the same reasons I look good on paper I am discounted in real life.”
No one in the Washington State Patrol believed that Monica Alexander (née Hunter), an African American single mother, would be a state trooper for long. She proved them wrong, using their doubt as fuel and knowing that one day she would share her story, a tale of truth and change in law enforcement——and life.
In Justice, Peace, and the Future of the Police, Monica reflects on her journey and reveals what it means——and takes——to overcome obstacles. You’ll learn about trust, how it starts within, and why tenacity, discipline, and empathy are vital. Whether you’re a leader in law enforcement, anofficer focused on the future, or a mother making dreams come true for yourself and your children, this is the invaluable story of how to build bridges that seem impossible and become the mentor someone may not know they need.
The Importance of Women at the Table
In this sixth video of the series, author Monica Hunter-Alexander sits down with her husband Johnny Alexander to discuss life, career, and her book release. In this video, they discuss the bittersweet emotions surrounding Johnny's promotion to assistant chief of the Washington State Patrol and the importance of women in leadership roles.
My Son, My Legacy
In this fifth video of the series, author Monica Hunter-Alexander sits down with her son, Spencer Powell, to discuss life, career, and her book release. In this video, they discuss Spencer's journey watching his mom as an officer and the lessons he has learned from her that he takes into his own career.
The Importance of Telling Your Story
In this fourth video of the series, author Monica Hunter-Alexander sits down with her niece Lauren Wilkins to discuss life, their friendship, and her upcoming book release. In this video, they discuss the importance of sharing your own story and Hamilton.
The Importance of Change
In this first video of the series, author Monica Hunter-Alexander sits down with her BEST friend in the whole wide world, Felicia D. Henderson, to discuss life, their friendship, and her upcoming book release. In this video, they discuss the importance of changing culture and bringing new ideas to law enforcement.
The Importance of Vulnerability
In this second video of the series, Monica Hunter-Alexander sits down with her friend Chris Clark to discuss life, their friendship, and her upcoming book release. In this video, they discuss the importance of vulnerability and overcoming obstacles in friendship and career.
The Importance of Care
In this first video of the series, author Monica Hunter-Alexander sits down with her BEST friend in the whole wide world, Felicia D. Henderson, to discuss life, their friendship, and her upcoming book release. In this video, they discuss the importance of empathy and asking the right questions- with care.