Policing Empires: Militarization, Race, and the Imperial Boomerang in Britain and the US

Name: Policing Empires: Militarization, Race, and the Imperial Boomerang in Britain and the US
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Book Synopsis: The police response to protests erupting on America's streets in recent years has made the militarization of policing painfully transparent. Yet, properly demilitarizing the police requires a deeper understanding of its historical development, causes, and social logics. Policing Empires offers a postcolonial historical sociology of police militarization in Britain and the United States to aid that effort. Julian Go tracks when, why, and how British and US police departments have adopted military tactics, tools, and technologies for domestic use. Go reveals that police militarization has occurred since the very founding of modern policing in the nineteenth century into the present, and that it is an effect of the "imperial boomerang." Policing Empires thereby unlocks the dirty secret of police militarization: Police have brought imperial practices home to militarize themselves in response to perceived racialized threats from minority and immigrant populations.

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Uncover the hidden truth behind police militarization with 'Policing Empires'. This groundbreaking book delves into the historical roots of militarized policing in Britain and the US. Understanding this history is crucial to demilitarizing law enforcement and creating a more just society. Julian Go's insightful analysis sheds light on the complex social dynamics that have led to the militarization of police forces.

As protests sweep across American streets, the urgent need for police reform has never been more apparent. 'Policing Empires' offers a critical examination of the adoption of military tactics by police departments. By tracing the evolution of police militarization from the nineteenth century to the present, Julian Go uncovers the deep-seated reasons behind this troubling trend.

Discover the shocking reality of the "imperial boomerang" effect in 'Policing Empires'. This eye-opening book reveals how police forces have militarized themselves in response to perceived threats from marginalized communities. Gain a new perspective on the intertwined histories of race, imperialism, and law enforcement that continue to shape policing practices today.

Ready to delve into the complex world of police militarization and its historical roots? Order your copy of 'Policing Empires' today and join the conversation on creating a more just and equitable society.

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