"I’m always pleased to read an accurate book written about the fine men and women of the FBI. Dedicated career agent Bob Pence certainly does them justice in his book, My Non-Political FBI: From Hoover to a Violent America. As an FBI insider, Bob does a masterful job depicting many of the Bureau’s most challenging operations, while also describing the various personalities involved, including the criminals of whom Bureau professionals across the globe are in pursuit. Bob also writes about one of my top priorities as Director—training more women and people of color to serve as special agents and shifting the Bureau’s focus to a broader range of criminality. Bob offers deep insight into both the FBI’s internal and external workings. He provides the reader an excellent understanding of the Bureau’s need to collaborate with myriad law enforcement agencies, Congress and the complexities of criminal behavior. Bob witnessed first-hand the earlier days of the FBI under Director Hoover and describes how the FBI mission has evolved during the tenures of Directors who succeeded him. He also warns that our country’s law enforcement troubles are not all behind us. My FBI cap is off to Bob—he has artfully crafted a book that both Bureau insiders and laypersons alike will find hard to put down."
William H. Webster
Director of the FBI 1978-1987
Director of the CIA 1987-1991
“This type of biography requires intense concentration, a great sense of recall, and strong personal integrity. [My Non-Political FBI] has it in spades!”
Richard “Rick” Myers
Police Chief (Retired) and former Executive Director, Major Cities Chiefs Assn.
“[Bob’s] life experiences, love of country, insight and support of law enforcement are truly exceptional. “
Tim Riley
Former Bureau Chief / Chief Information Officer
Los Angeles Police Department
“I enjoyed it!!! [Pence’s] travels and philosophy of criminal justice were particularly enlightening.”
James D. Sewell
Assistant Commissioner (Retired),
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
“I couldn’t put it down. An amazing book by an amazing man, told in an amazing way. Everyone should read this book.”
Bruce Lewis
Founder, The Bullet ID Corporation
Toronto, Canada
“Wish this book could be used in all school civics classes.”
Cecil E. Moses
Retired Member, FBI Senior Executive Service
“This book is a truthful depiction of the FBI from the author who has dedicated his life to law enforcement and the highest level of professionalism.”
Frank Vincent Rotondo
Retired Executive Director,
Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
“...a riveting trip through [the author’s] career in the FBI. It’s hard to put the book down. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about the inner workings of the FBI”
Paul Schultz
Retired Chief of Police,
Lafayette, Colorado
“...providing the reader with an inside look into areas of the FBI’s domestic, and global operations, that most people are likely not aware exist.”
Tom M Conley
Commander, U.S. Navy Police (Retired)
President & CEO, The Conley Group Inc.
Des Moines, Iowa
“As (Pence) leads us through some of the most violent crimes in our country in recent history, we can’t help but join him in asking how we arrived at this present reality. His answers warrant some deep self-reflection on how our culture has deteriorated.”
Dr. Ike Nicholson
Senior Pastor
South Suburban Christian Church
Littleton, Colorado