About Bob Surgenor

In 1987, Surgenor became one of the first police officers to mount a video camera in his police cruiser, and in 1988, captured the very first high speed stolen car chase ever videotaped in the world from beginning to end along with the capture of the suspects. He has appeared on many nationally televised shows with his videotapes such as World's Wildest Police Chases, Wildest Police Videos, Extra, and Real TV. In 1995, Surgenor was assigned to the detective bureau and was placed in charge of the juvenile crime unit.

Surgenor has studied juvenile crime extensively, attending and conducting seminars on juvenile crime, gangs, parental authority, and discipline. His book, No Fear, A Police Officer's Perspective, was released in December of 1999. He has appeared on MS-NBC to debate Dr. Murray Straus on the subject of child discipline. He has also debated Dr. Heidi Feldman of the American Academy of Pediatrics on national television when the academy released their position against spanking. In September of 2000, Surgenor went to Hollywood as a guest on the Dr. Laura television show, promoting his belief that spanking is a necessary part of child rearing. He has since appeared twice on the Montel Williams show to argue against the anti-spanking movement, and on the Fox News Network on The Edge With Paula Zahn. He continues to educate parents, police officers, prosecutors, and judges, about Ohio's Child Abuse laws and parental rights in raising children.

Surgenor lives in Fairview Park with his wife Nancy and the youngest of their five children. His oldest son, Robert, is an instructor with the Ohio Police Officer's Training Academy. Dawn and Bryan live in the Cleveland area. Mike is serving his country in the United States Navy. Matthew, the youngest, is making a living framing houses, and still lives at home with mom and dad.

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