This episode of The Dig is brought to you by our supporters on patreon.com and by Verso Books,

which has loads of great left-wing titles, perfect for dig listeners like you.

One new book that might be of interest is The End of Policing by Alex Vitale.

Recent years have seen an explosion of protest against police brutality and repression.

The conversation about how to respond and improve policing has focused on accountability,

diversity, training, and community relations.

Unfortunately, these reforms will not produce results.

The core of the problem must be addressed, and that is the nature of modern policing itself.

Broken Windows practices, the militarization of law enforcement, and the dramatic expansion

of the role of police have created a mandate

for officers that must be rolled back. This book shows how the expansion of police authority

is inconsistent with community empowerment, social justice, and even public safety.

Alex Vitale demonstrates how law enforcement has come to exacerbate the very problems

it is supposed to solve.

In contrast, there are places where the robust implementation of policing alternatives,

such as legalization, restorative justice, and harm reduction,

has led to reduction in crime, spending, and injustice.

The best solution to bad policing may be an end to policing as we know it.

The End of Policing by Alex Vitale.

Out now from Verso Books.

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My name is Daniel Denver, and I'm broadcasting from Providence, Rhode Island.

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