Based on real stories from two Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) Officers. Cops of Acadia "The Beginning" is about the fictional oceanfront city of Acadia where cops have their hands full, fighting crime and picking on each other. Follow cops Mark Anvil and Mike Casey just trying to do their job among the often-comic chaos caused by characters both criminals and police. Based on true stories meant to entertain and educate the public about police: crime fighting, criminal investigations, training, firearms, use of force, de-escalation, criminals, policy and procedure, media relations, field training, police mischief, community policing, problem oriented policing, constitutional rights and policing, riot and crowd control, report writing, physical fitness, supervision, decision making, dealing with mental health community, hiring and promotions, and police morale. People who watch the news and say, "What was that cop thinking when they... [or] How did they get to be a cop?" will enjoy this book as well as those that like police, military, and real crime novels or students and adults interested in police policy and application of the law.