About Me
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My Work
Robert Sterling Hecker began his career in law enforcement with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). Robert worked in various districts and divisions and received numerous meritorious awards including Supervisor of the Year. After 28 years, Robert retired from the NOPD at the rank of Captain (District Commander). Robert was then appointed as the Chief of Police for the New Orleans Harbor Police Department (HPD). During his tenure at HPD, he led his agency during Hurricane Katrina of 2005. For his actions during the Katrina Disaster, he received numerous accolades including Gambit Magazine's New Orleanian of the Year, WDSU-TV's Hero of the Storm, and Southern Woman's Magazine's Hero of the Storm Award. Robert prepared a video presentation describing the events of the Katrina disaster to include "Lessons Learned-The Katrina Disaster." The presentation has been provided to civic groups, police departments, international visitors, the Harvard Law School and various organizations across the country. After a distinguished law enforcement career, Robert decided to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a crime fiction writer. Both of his novels have received awards - Best Mystery and #1 in Vigilante Justice!
My Community
With over 55 years as a police officer, Robert has worked with hundreds of courageous police officers along with many colorful characters. Robert has developed a style to blend those personalities along with his real life adventures into his first crime fiction thriller--
"THE ACCIDENTAL VIGILANTE."
"The Accidental Vigilante" received First Place Award for Best Mystery (Royal Dragonfly Book Awards)
The sequel "NIGHTMARE BEFORE MARDI GRAS" is now available on Amazon. "Nightmare Before Mardi Gras" received #1 in Vigilante Justice Award (Online Book Club).
Join My Journey
Very soon, Robert will be creating a blog to talk about his new release and other projects to come. Please stay tuned.