Police Brutality
A Philadelphia Story
Seiten
2023
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-1-6669-0154-2 (ISBN)
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-1-6669-0154-2 (ISBN)
Using Philadelphia as a case study, this book analyzes the evolution of predatory policing, attempts to curb aggressive practices, and the resultant chasm between reform efforts and the expansion of police discretion.
Using Philadelphia as a case study, this book examines numerous themes within policing, such as historical-cultural sentiment, the role of city officials in the exacerbation of abuse, federal litigation, and civil activism aimed at curbing police violence. While Philadelphia was one of the first cities to implement reforms spearheaded by the African American community, the Philadelphia police department (PPD) has successfully eluded every attempt at reform, largely by fortifying and insulating themselves from any form of oversight. The PPD has evolved into a politically autonomous entity; the city has subsequently relinquished control, evidenced in police immunity from court decrees, mayoral edicts, litigation, community outcry, and internal discipline. An analysis of the legal mechanisms, internal police structure, and external efforts to oversee police is essential for successful reform measures in Philadelphia and across America.
Using Philadelphia as a case study, this book examines numerous themes within policing, such as historical-cultural sentiment, the role of city officials in the exacerbation of abuse, federal litigation, and civil activism aimed at curbing police violence. While Philadelphia was one of the first cities to implement reforms spearheaded by the African American community, the Philadelphia police department (PPD) has successfully eluded every attempt at reform, largely by fortifying and insulating themselves from any form of oversight. The PPD has evolved into a politically autonomous entity; the city has subsequently relinquished control, evidenced in police immunity from court decrees, mayoral edicts, litigation, community outcry, and internal discipline. An analysis of the legal mechanisms, internal police structure, and external efforts to oversee police is essential for successful reform measures in Philadelphia and across America.
Ife Williams is professor of political science and African American history at Delaware County Community College.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One: The Philadelphia Negro
Chapter Two: Rizzo in The Hood: Struggle & More Strife
Chapter Three: Battling Brutality
Chapter Four: MOVE
Chapter Five: Policing the Philadelphia Police
Chapter Six: Mumia Abu-Jamal
Chapter Seven: Policing Race & The Law: Redress & Reform?
Bibliography
About the Author
| Erscheinungsdatum | 27.04.2023 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Policing Perspectives and Challenges in the Twenty-First Century |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 159 x 237 mm |
| Gewicht | 572 g |
| Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-6669-0154-7 / 1666901547 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-6669-0154-2 / 9781666901542 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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