The End of Policing

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Deeply researched yet vibrantly written, this essential read illuminates the troubling state of policing today. The author compellingly argues that superficial reforms will not address the fundamental inequalities within our social order. Instead, he proposes concrete alternatives aimed at restoring communities and removing police from managing social issues they cannot—and should not—control. Combining rigorous academic research with urgent rhetoric, the book explains why typical police reforms fail to reduce abusive practices. It emphasizes the need to redefine public safety beyond arrest and exclusion to achieve racial and economic justice. This vital work should be mandatory reading in police academies, as it challenges conventional views on policing reform. The author advocates for reallocating resources from police and prisons to areas like economic development, education, and drug treatment. Each chapter delves into specific issues, critiques liberal reform efforts, and presents innovative alternatives. The book is filled with compelling facts and insights, making it a crucial resource for anyone invested in the fight for social and economic justice. It serves as a thought-provoking challenge to established beliefs about crime and its solutions.