Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America's Police Forces
by Radley Balko
Radley Balko examines the rise of the warrior cop and the militarization of America’s police forces. Focusing on the changing character of law enforcement, this book considers how military practices and equipment have become associated with policing in the United States.
About This Book
Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America's Police Forces examines the growing influence of military practices and equipment within American policing.
Radley Balko explores the transformation described by the book’s title: the emergence of the “warrior cop” and the broader militarization of police forces.
The book offers a focused look at policing, public institutions, and the relationship between military methods and law enforcement in the United States.
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