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The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law

The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law

Douglas, Todd

Hardcover

CriminologyGeneral Political ScienceSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1440852901
ISBN13: 9781440852909
Publisher: Praeger Frederick A
Published: Sep 15 2017
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.20 Depth: 9.40
Language: English

An unprecedented look at the evolution of American police, from filling their intended role as peacekeepers and guardians of citizen rights to calling themselves--and acting primarily as--law enforcement officers.

As accusations of police misconduct and racial bias increasingly dominate the media, The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law takes an unflinching look at the police, the communities they serve, and the politicians who direct them. Author Todd Douglas, a veteran state police commander, exposes the occurrences of police misconduct and incompetence as well as incidences of charlatans who intentionally inflame racial tensions with the police for their own political or financial gain.

Readers will better understand what police officers must deal with on a daily basis, grasp the role of lawmakers in keeping faith with the public, and appreciate the tremendous challenges that police leaders face in attempting to reverse recent trends and shore up public confidence in police officers. This is a rare glimpse into the often-ugly reality of what happens on America's streets, with insights gained from the perspective of the cop and suspect alike.

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