police brutality

When sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his best friend.

The author, an African American police officer for nearly three decades, discusses racism and corruption in America's law enforcement community. Draws on his own experiences, research, and interviews with police, government officials, and law experts to provide an inside look at today's toxic, archaic police culture and policies, and offer suggestions for reform.

"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.