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Defense Support Of Civil Authorities: An Examination Of Trends Impacting Upon Police Militarization, Kevin H. Govern
Defense Support Of Civil Authorities: An Examination Of Trends Impacting Upon Police Militarization, Kevin H. Govern
Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice
No abstract provided.
When More Is Less—Swat And Procedural Justice, Timothy C. Macdonnell
When More Is Less—Swat And Procedural Justice, Timothy C. Macdonnell
Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Since the “war on drugs” began in the early 1970s the use of Special Weapons and Tactics units has increased exponentially. These units, originally designed to address unique policing situations like riots or a barricaded gun man, are now deploying approximately 60,000 times a year. Over half of those deployments are for search warrants. Because SWAT units deploy assuming that they are going to a situation with a high likelihood of violence, their tactics reflect that assumption. SWAT means and methods emphasize the decisive use of force to resolve conflicts. These means and methods do not encourage communication between police …
Racial Profiling In The Era Of Black De-Constitutionalism, Donald F. Tibbs
Racial Profiling In The Era Of Black De-Constitutionalism, Donald F. Tibbs
Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice
No abstract provided.
“Lord Forgive Me, But He Tried To Kill Me”*: Proposing Solutions To The United States’ Most Vexing Racial Challenges, André Douglas Pond Cummings
“Lord Forgive Me, But He Tried To Kill Me”*: Proposing Solutions To The United States’ Most Vexing Racial Challenges, André Douglas Pond Cummings
Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice
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Protecting Human Trafficking Victims From Punishment And Promoting Their Rehabilitation: The Need For An Affirmative Defense, Francisco Zornosa
Protecting Human Trafficking Victims From Punishment And Promoting Their Rehabilitation: The Need For An Affirmative Defense, Francisco Zornosa
Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice
No abstract provided.