ISBN: 9781610392112

The American approach to law enforcement was forged by the experience of revolution. Emerging from the shadow of British rule, the country's founders feared that a heavy-handed, national … Mehr…

The American approach to law enforcement was forged by the experience of revolution. Emerging from the shadow of British rule, the country's founders feared that a heavy-handed, national police force would pose a threat to liberty in the new United States. Yet excessive force and a disregard for the Bill of Rights have become epidemic in today's world. According to civil liberties reporter Radley Balko, these are all symptoms of a generation-long shift to increasingly aggressive, militaristic, and arguably unconstitutional policing--one that would have shocked the conscience of America's founders. "Rise of the Warrior Cop" traces the arc of U.S. law enforcement from the constables and private justice of colonial times to the present-day SWAT teams and riot cops. Today, relentless "war on drugs" and "war on terror" pronouncements from politicians and battle-clad police forces with tanks and machine guns have dangerously blurred the distinction between cop and soldier. Balko's fascinating, frightening narrative shows how martial rhetoric and reactionary policies have put modern law enforcement on a collision course with the values of a free society. Media ><

ISBN: 9781610392112

UsedAcceptable. Cover has some rubbing and edge wear. Access codes, CD's, and other accessories may not be included. All items ship Mon-Fri. Water damage effecting very minimal pages an… Mehr…

UsedAcceptable. Cover has some rubbing and edge wear. Access codes, CD's, and other accessories may not be included. All items ship Mon-Fri. Water damage effecting very minimal pages and/or cover and may not be noticeable at first glance, 0<