Mike Earp- retired US Marshal

Join Mike Earp, retired U.S. Marshal, descendant of Wyatt Earp and author of “U.S. Marshals: The Greatest Cases Of America’s Most Effective Law Enforcement Agency” as he moves from the history of the U.S. Marshal Service to favorite stories of his own career. Find out if you’ve got what it takes to be a U.S. Marshal! Mike Earp will talk about the U.S. Marshal Service - historical and contemporary, including what it was like to be a marshal during the time period of True Grit. Hear favorite stories from his career. Bring your cash, because a book signing is included!

Earp spent his career with the U.S. Marshal Service, reaching the number three position in the organization before he retired.  His book, blending history and memoir, offers an exclusive and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the oldest, most effective, and the most dangerous branch of American law enforcement.

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