Police-Community Relations in Times of Crisis

The death of Michael Brown at the hands of a white Ferguson police officer has uncovered an apparent legitimacy crisis at the heart of American policing. Some have claimed that de-policing may have led officers to become less proactive.How exactly has the policing of gangs and violence changed in the post-Ferguson era? This book explores this question, drawing on participant observation field notes and in-depth interviews with officers, offenders, practitioners, and community members in a Southern American state.As demands for police reform have once again come into focus following George Floyd s death, this crucial book informs future policing practice to promote effective crime prevention and gain public trust.