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Rise of the Warrior Cop

The Militarization of America's Police Forces

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Rise of the Warrior Cop

By: Radley Balko
Narrated by: Greg Baglia
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“A fascinating and at times wrenching” (New Yorker) history of how police forces have become militarized, both in equipment and mindset, and what that means for American democracy The last days of colonialism taught America’s revolutionaries that soldiers in the streets bring conflict and tyranny. As a result, our country has generally worked to keep the military out of law enforcement. But over the last two centuries, America’s cops have increasingly come to resemble ground troops. The consequences have been dire: the home is no longer a place of sanctuary, the Fourth Amendment has been gutted, and police today have been conditioned to see the citizens they serve as enemies.

In Rise of the Warrior Cop, Balko shows how politicians’ ill-considered policies and relentless declarations of war against vague enemies like crime, drugs, and terror have blurred the distinction between cop and soldier. His fascinating, frightening narrative that spans from America’s earliest days through today shows how a creeping battlefield mentality has isolated and alienated American police officers and put them on a collision course with the values of a free society.
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Thoroughly Researched Content • Compelling Data • Educational Information • Historical Insights • Factual Presentation

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Read this on the road. gave me great ideas to related to my speeding ticket defense at a jury trial.

Great stats to use in court

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Well researched case with detailed historical analysis. The trend is disturbing and the author makes very clear arguments supported by facts. It also gives a blueprint for reform.

Gripping and disturbing facts

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The book starts off a little slow after the introduction but quickly picks up speed by presenting an avalanche of compelling data. Extrapolation of statistics, tables and first hand stories command your attention and will challenge even the most diehard blue lives matter crowd if they really listen. Highly recommended.

Fascinating expose’ of data

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The story of unnecessary escalation.
Worth reading to know how you might be affected.
Be careful.

Hands Up!!!

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Very good book detailing the rise of what passes for law enforcement today. Americans are so close to "Give Me Your Papers!" than we know. Knowledge is power.

A Warning to us all

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