police brutality

"Police brutality and misconduct have been under the microscope for the last several years, Loretta Prater confronts the far-reaching consequences of police brutality through the personal case of her son"--OCLC.

"One of the most hotly debated subjects in current events is the use of force by police personnel. In recent years, protests have taken place over most of the United States after several high-profile cases in which excessive force during arrests was claimed. This volume examines opinions surrounding police action in the United States and abroad, such as arguments in favor of or against controversial policies such as stop-and-frisk. Through this wide spectrum of experiences, students are encouraged to reach their own conclusions using the information they have read and synthesized"--Amazon.com.

Introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies about police training and excessive force in an objective and comprehensive way.

Presents a collection of essays addressing issues surrounding police training and the use of excessive force from the prevalence of excessive force and the accountability of officers involved in using it to police reform and the role of citizens in preventing further incidents. Includes resources for further information.

Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him.

"One of the most hotly debated subjects in current events is the use of force by police personnel. In recent years, protests have taken place over most of the United States after several high-profile cases in which excessive force during arrests was claimed. This volume examines opinions surrounding police action in the United States and abroad, such as arguments in favor of or against controversial policies such as stop-and-frisk. Through this wide spectrum of experiences, students are encouraged to reach their own conclusions using the information they have read and synthesized"--Amazon.com.

"Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of essays by activists, journalists, and community organizers that explores police violence against people of color and other marginalized communities and failures of reform the justice system.

"Alejandro has served six months for trumped-up charges after a brutal encounter with police. Now that he's out, he's determined to break ties with his gang and forge a new path. But it won't be simple. When Alejandro sees a video of a local girl suffering a similar police assault, he knows he has to meet her. The connection between Alejandro and Chrissie is electric. They just want to move forward together. But Alejandro's family doesn't approve of Chrissie. Chrissie's family pushes her to go after the police; however, she'd rather just back off the issue. As police violence continues, Chrissie and Alejandro are compelled to help bring justice. But are they willing to hatch a plan that puts them back in harm's way?"--Amazon.

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