{"product_id":"indian-ernie-policing-leadership-louttit","title":"Indian Ernie: Perspectives on Policing and Leadership - Ernie Louttit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom his early days with the Saskatoon Police in 1987 to his promotion as a sergeant, Ernie Louttit—known on the streets as \"Indian Ernie\"—offers a candid memoir of policing in a city's toughest neighbourhoods. As only Saskatoon's third Indigenous officer, he navigated prejudice, politics and danger while patrolling the west side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his upbringing, veteran army service and decades behind the badge, Louttit shares stories of criminals and victims, the intensity of the night shift and the blurred lines between offender and survivor. His narrative speaks to the realities of marginalized communities and the social forces that shape urban crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey themes include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of empathy in law enforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership lessons from real-life patrol experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenges faced by Indigenous officers in a changing justice system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe human stories behind statistics and headlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouttit argues that compassion and community understanding are vital tools for any officer. His experiences in Saskatoon resonate in any setting where justice, poverty and social inequality intersect, making this an accessible and thought-provoking read for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711556247786,"sku":"CAD-12-Shelf-2-ST-1-14-0-2025-04-18","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/71CUhgSDrgL.jpg?v=1763027676","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/indian-ernie-policing-leadership-louttit","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}