Can soldiers, cops, and first responders who routinely face danger and violence maintain their humanity? Can we act aggressively when needed without losing our compassion? In DHARMA COP: Tales of Street Zen Thomas Collings shares riveting stories of his 26 years working with convicts, drug addicts and emotionally disturbed individuals on the streets of New York, as both a social worker and a law enforcement officer. High stress encounters where split second life and death decisions are made. Finding conflict resolution in many potentially violent confrontations, required all he learned during his years of monastic training in Japan and China. How to act rather than react? How to be still when those around you are acting out of anger, fear and desperation? How can a cop act from a place of wisdom and poise, to be a true peace officer? Starting out as a troubled kid who turns to drugs and alcohol for relief, Thomas eventually commits himself to a life a clarity and stability through a variety of Asian disciplines, which he shares in this book. Learn how to use "soft power" as you follow the author out into the streets. As you read Tales of Street Zen, you will find more compassion for others, even in situations of conflict. You will find peaceful resolution where others see no hope. These stories offer proven strategies for success in high-stress situations whether you are a cop, health care worker, teacher or anyone who finds themselves facing stressful encounters.