police-community relations

"The topic of police reform is a major issue in the United States today. Some people say that police should have fewer deadly weapons, smaller budgets, and punishments for wrongdoing. Others say that police are invaluable community helpers who need more support to do their jobs. This book looks at both sides of the police reform debate in an age-appropriate way. Through engaging text, facts, and recent statistics, readers will gain the information they need to work on the important skill of critical thinking"--Provided by publisher.

Let's take a trip to the police station. Follow along as police officers get ready for their day and spring into action when it is time to help.

"There is a long and ugly history of violent encounters between law enforcement officers and Americans of color, particularly Black Americans. About 1,000 Americans are killed each year by law-enforcement officers, and numerous studies have found a link between race and police killings"--Provided by publisher.

"Hi-Lo YA nonfiction. Black Americans are disproportionately affected by police violence. One central part of the Black Lives Matter Movement calls for an end to this violence. The Police and Excessive Use of Force examines the history of policing in America, including the history of excessive force being used against Black Americans. It also discusses the proposed solutions that activists have brought forward"--Provided by the publisher.

The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and there is great racial inequality in the criminal justice system. Race and Policing in Modern America explores how the US criminal justice system perpetuates inequality, from the police's origins as slave patrols to the school-to-prison pipeline.

This title explores the roles police officers have in US society and the history of policing, including arguments for and against police reform. It also highlights today's discussions around defunding the police.

Sixteen-year-old Tajon is killed by a police officer and the people of his community share how it influences their lives.

Contains twenty-five essays with various viewpoints on issues relating to police brutality.

Examines the issues surrounding the use of force by police and whether or not police officers are held accountable for their actions.

Contains twenty-five essays with various viewpoints on issues relating to police brutality.