Former policeman Andrew Atkinson was struck by the change in attitude to law enforcement during his second deployment to East Timor.
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He found himself in a number of confronting situations, with angry locals showing little regard for human life.
Mr Atkinson, who was a policeman for 26 years, has shared his experiences in his book Copper: A Life in Law Enforcement. He also talks about his career in The Standard's podcast Copper Files.
Mr Atkinson also shares a story about a close encounter with his own firearm on a trip to Port Fairy's GlaxoSmithKline. You can listen to episode four of the podcast at www.standard.net.au
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