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Rise of the warrior cop : the militarization of America's police forces / Radley Balko.
| Author/creator | Balko, Radley |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : PublicAffairs, [2013] |
| Description | xvi, 382 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-368) and index. |
| LCCN | 2013009304 |
| ISBN | 9781610392112 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 1610392116 (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV8080 .S64 B354 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |