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Our Uneasiness With Police Unions: Power And Voice For The Powerful?, Marcia L. Mccormick
Our Uneasiness With Police Unions: Power And Voice For The Powerful?, Marcia L. Mccormick
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The police shooting of Michael Brown, and the other recent police shootings of black men and boys, gave rise to many important discussions about race, inequality, power, and policing. But one issue not as widely discussed was the the role and propriety of police unions. This Essay describes the history and uniqueness of public sector unions, such as police unions, and why they are both useful and problematic.
This Essay describes ways police unions might be used to help solve the current problems, such as helping to connect officers with the community. The Federal and State governments have provided recommendations …