Our police forces were created not to protect Americans of color, but to control Americans of color. People of color were seen by the police as an inconvenience at best, and a threat at worst, but never as people to protect and serve. This desire to control the behavior of people of color along with disregard for the lives of people of color has been woven throughout the history of American policing. This general attitude toward communities of color was also built into police training and police culture, and strong remnants of that remain today.
-From "So You Want to Talk About Race," Chapter 6
These are articles that come from encyclopedias, overview reports, books, or similarly sourced aimed at providing the basic facts on a topic.
These are articles from more popular media sources such as websites, magazines, newspapers, blogs, and the like.
These are articles from scholarly/academic journals that are written by researchers and other experts in their fields to share the findings of their original research with others in the field.
Videos can be a great place to get information. Linked below are some featured - both from the library's streaming collection, as well as videos on the web.
Safe City: From Law Enforcement to Neighborhood Watches.
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Pulled Over: How Police Stops Define Race and Citizenship
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Urban Politics, Crime Rates, and Police Strength
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World Police Encyclopedia
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Policing the Black Man: Arrest, Prosecution, and Imprisonment
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Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?: Police Violence and Resistance in the United States
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Today's Police and Sheriff Recruits: Insights from the Newest Members of America's Law Enforcement Community
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Hunting for Dirtbags : Why Cops Over-Police the Poor and Racial Minorities
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