An edition of Rise of the warrior cop
(2013)
Rise of the warrior cop
the militarization of America's police forces
First edition.
by Radley Balko
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Relates the history of American police forces from the constables and sheriffs of the past to the modern-day SWAT teams and riot squads that blur the line between police officers and soldiers.
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From Rome to writs
Soldiers in the streets
A quick history of cops in America
The 1960s: from root causes to brute force
The 1970s: pinch and retreat
The 1980s: us and them
The 1990s: it's all about the numbers
The 2000s: a whole new war
Reform.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-368) and index.
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