Rowley Public Library

Critical perspectives on effective policing and police brutality, edited by Cyndy Aleo

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

Grades 7-12

non fiction

Critical perspectives on effective policing and police brutality

bibliography

995805921

edited by Cyndy Aleo

Analyzing the issues

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

Introduction -- What academics, experts, and researchers say -- What the government and politicians say -- What the courts say -- What advocacy organizations say -- What the media say -- What ordinary people say -- Bibliography -- Chapter notes -- Glossary -- For further reading -- Index

juvenile