The End of Policing

6/1/2020

In "The End of Policing," Alex S. Vitale examines the role of modern policing in society and argues that policing, in its current form, is responsible for many social problems, not the least of which is police brutality. Vitale takes a critical look at the origins of modern policing and discusses how its expansion is often detrimental to social justice, public safety, and community empowerment. This timely and important book offers groundbreaking research from around the world on the effects of policing and law enforcement in various areas of society. The book also offers alternative approaches to policing, such as legalization and harm reduction, that have been shown to be effective in reducing crime and injustice. Vitale challenges readers to re-imagine the role and responsibility of law enforcement in society and ultimately proposes an end to policing as we currently know it. "The End of Policing" is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complex issues surrounding policing and its impact on modern society.

police brutality ꞏ social justice ꞏ community empowerment ꞏ nonviolent resistance ꞏ political science ꞏ public safety ꞏ criminal justice ꞏ law enforcement ꞏ racialized policing ꞏ police accountability ꞏ institutional racism ꞏ race relations ꞏ police reform ꞏ police militarization ꞏ mass incarceration ꞏ police violence ꞏ critical criminology ꞏ diversity training ꞏ human rights ꞏ activism