Starting the Conversation: Adult Nonfiction

In our commitment to serve our community and foster the pursuit of knowledge, we offer these resources to help begin important conversations.
 

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1. The black and the blue: a cop reveals the crimes, racism, and injustice in America's law enforcement

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Author:
Horace, Matthew
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"An unforgettable account of the racism and crimes that permeate America's law enforcement-- and a blueprint for change"--Jacket flap.

2. The end of policing

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Author:
Vitale, Alex S.
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Recent years have seen an explosion of protest against police brutality and repression. Among activists, journalists, and politicians, the conversation about how to respond and improve policing has focused on accountability, diversity, training, and community relations. Unfortunately, these reforms will not produce results, either alone or in combination. The core of the problem must be addressed: the nature of modern policing itself.
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3. I can't breathe: a killing on Bay Street

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Taibbi, Matt
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A work of riveting literary journalism that explores the roots and repercussions of the infamous killing of Eric Garner by the New York City police--from the bestselling author of The Divide