About the book
Carry the Code is more than a book – it is a call to action. Carry the Code is a guide for those who seek to live and lead with purpose, discipline, and integrity.
Written by Michael Davenport, a seasoned law-enforcement negotiator, hall of fame martial artist, and executive business leader, this book blends real-world crisis negotiation experience with timeless truths about character and courage.
Through the four ethos pillars—Warrior, Guardian, Shepherd, and Protector—Davenport reveals how strength and legacy are forged through service, resilience, faith, and daily discipline.
Carry the Code challenges readers to rise above circumstance, lead with conviction, and leave a mark of honor that endures.
I’m not just an officer and trainer — I’m also a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a friend to many wonderful people.
Reading this book made me think about them, too, and how much I want to share its message with the people I love.
From the moment I started reading, I didn’t want to put it down — and by the time I reached the end,
I was in tears. It was that powerful. I’m already reading it again, this time with a notebook in hand, because there are lessons here that I want to apply and share.
This book feels real because it comes from real experience.
It carries the weight of crisis, the wisdom of leadership, and the heart of someone who cares about legacy.
If you are leading a team, raising a family, serving in uniform, or simply trying to live with more character and courage, Carry the Code will speak to you the way it spoke to me.
Michael Davenport brings together business leadership, law enforcement experience, and martial arts discipline in a way that is authentic, practical, and deeply moving.
His “Warrior, Guardian, Shepherd, Protector” ethos is more than words on a page — it’s a framework for living with honor, leading with integrity, and protecting what matters most
Michael is one in a million — a husband, CEO, communicator, martial artist, cop, teacher, and friend. His insights on leadership and life come straight from experience and the heart of a natural leader.
This book will inspire you to pursue excellence and become the best version of yourself, no matter your role or title.