Through My Eyes

About the Book

This book begins with the authors opinion of the police image over the past several decades. As well as a brief history of the Florida Sheriff. It then flows smoothly in to a series of fictitious short stories, all of which were inspired by actual events that took place during the authors law enforcement career. There is both humor and tragedy, as you follow Stoney Burke through his day to day experiences, on the beat, as a patrol sergeant with the Tomahawk County Sheriff’s Office. Although the events actually took place, all names, locations, and police agencies are fictitious to protect the innocent and guilty. The book is interlaced with scripture versus, in an attempt to inspire, and show the heart of the author.

About the Author

Jon Eston Stanley was born in Brooksville, Florida, on November 7, 1951. During his early childhood years, he grew up in Dade City, Pasco County, Florida. Jon’s father, Ronald Stanley, worked with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and as the assistant chief of police of the Dade City Police Department. Jon began his law enforcement career on November 7, 1974, as a deputy sheriff with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department, located in West Palm Beach, Florida. When hired, Jon worked under Sheriff William Heidtman and, later, Sheriff Richard Willie.