Description
Reflected almost daily in headlines, the enormous rift between the police and the communities they serve-especially African American communities-remains one of the major challenges facing the United States. And race-related riots continue to be a violent manifestation of that rift. Can this dismal state of affairs be changed? Can the distrust between black citizens and the police ever be transformed into mutual respect?
Howard Rahtz addresses this issue, first tracing the history of race riots in the US and then drawing on both the lessons of that history and his own first-hand experience to offer a realistic approach for developing and maintaining a police force that is a true community partner.
About the Author
Howard Rahtz served for nearly two decades with the Cincinnati Police Department, retiring in 2007 as commander of the Vice Control Unit. He currently teaches at police academies in the area and speaks nationally on police reform. He is the author of Community Policing: A Handbook and Understanding Police Use of Force.
Reviews
Race, Riots, and the Police shows how our tough-on-crime strategies have perpetuated structural racism in our criminal justice system and also changed the nature of law enforcement away from guarding our communities. But Rahtz does not just point out what has gone wrong; he provides a compelling vision of what policing can look like if law enforcement leaders have the political will and the courage to change. Wholeheartedlyrecommended for public library collections. In addition to educating students,police officers, trainees, and government officials, it can also serve as abaseline and valuable tool for citizens ... as we see ongoing issues in ourcommunities. Effectively contextualizes one of the most critical issues of our time: racial tensions and police.... Rahtz presents valuable knowledge for researchers and practitioners alike. I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in contemporary police-community relations and the role of police in race riots.
Book Information
ISBN 9781626375581
Author Howard Rahtz
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Publisher Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Howard Rahtz addresses this issue, first tracing the history of race riots in the US and then drawing on both the lessons of that history and his own first-hand experience to offer a realistic approach for developing and maintaining a police force that is a true community partner.
About the Author
Howard Rahtz served for nearly two decades with the Cincinnati Police Department, retiring in 2007 as commander of the Vice Control Unit. He currently teaches at police academies in the area and speaks nationally on police reform. He is the author of Community Policing: A Handbook and Understanding Police Use of Force.
Reviews
Race, Riots, and the Police shows how our tough-on-crime strategies have perpetuated structural racism in our criminal justice system and also changed the nature of law enforcement away from guarding our communities. But Rahtz does not just point out what has gone wrong; he provides a compelling vision of what policing can look like if law enforcement leaders have the political will and the courage to change. Wholeheartedlyrecommended for public library collections. In addition to educating students,police officers, trainees, and government officials, it can also serve as abaseline and valuable tool for citizens ... as we see ongoing issues in ourcommunities. Effectively contextualizes one of the most critical issues of our time: racial tensions and police.... Rahtz presents valuable knowledge for researchers and practitioners alike. I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in contemporary police-community relations and the role of police in race riots.
Book Information
ISBN 9781626375581
Author Howard Rahtz
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Publisher Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
