Rethinking the role of police
In part two of our series looking at the role of police in society, IDEAS contributor Kyle G. Brown examines the use of police surveillance on citizens, the increased use of military tactics, and its struggles when responding to mental health emergencies.
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Posted: Feb 26, 2021 5:16 PM ET | Last Updated: February 26
A demonstrator holds her hands up and kneels in front of police at the Anaheim City Hall, in California. The peaceful protest occurred on June 1, 2020, over the killing of George Floyd by a police officer. Protesters took to streets around the world following Floyd s death, calling for an end to police violence.(Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images)