from BruceCoulson

Some of the best reporting around on this very disturbing topic. Rise covers the history of policing in America from pre-colonial times to the 2000s, tracking the sudden upswing in militarization as the War on Drugs became more important. The most upsetting parts of the book are the actual botche...

from KendallBall

 A truly fantastic history of how America's police forces have militarized over the years. Balko is accessible, entertaining, and constantly reminds the reader of a police force's role in a democratic society: to protect and serve.

from ohernaes

Balko warrior cop The old "Castle doctrine" (A man's house is his castle) is now broken, no knock warrants and raids have become common. Maybe too rosy view of self-governing communities depending on mores, etc before. General Patten revealed as mad, wanted to shoot and leave dead rebellious citi...

from BruceCoulson

Some of the best reporting around on this very disturbing topic. Rise covers the history of policing in America from pre-colonial times to the 2000s, tracking the sudden upswing in militarization as the War on Drugs became more important. The most upsetting parts of the book are the actual botche...

from KendallBall

 A truly fantastic history of how America's police forces have militarized over the years. Balko is accessible, entertaining, and constantly reminds the reader of a police force's role in a democratic society: to protect and serve.