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By Oshiro, Mark2018., Juvenile, TOM DOHERTY ASSOCIATES Call No: REALISTIC F OSH Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Six years ago, Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an Oakland police officer. Along with losing a parent, the media's vilification of his father and lack of accountability has left Moss with near crippling panic attacks. Now, in his sophomore year of high school, Moss and his fellow classmates find themselves increasingly treated like criminals in their own school. New rules. Random locker searches. Constant intimidation and Oakland Police Department stationed in their halls. Despite their youth, the students decide to organize and push back against the administration. When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift.
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1999., Twenty-First Century Books Call No: 363.2 GOT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Issue and debateSummary Note: An examination of police culture, discussing the requirements and training men and women go through to become a police officer, looking at the on-the-job challenges and dangers they face, and investigating some cases of police brutality and corruption.
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-- They cannot kill us all2016., Little, Brown and Co. Call No: Civil Rights NF LOW Edition: 1st ed.: November 2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Writer Wesley Lowery travels to negelcted corners of America to speak to families, local activists, and victims about the cumulative effect racially-biased policing has had on communities, crumbling infrastructures, and failing schools.
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-- Police powersc2018., ReferencePoint Press Call No: 363.2 3 0973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The police hold an extremely powerful role in society, but in recent years there has been increased scrutiny of how they use their power. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this title examines issues related to police powers. Topics include: Is Abuse of Police Power a Problem in the United States? Can the Use of Excessive Force by the Police Be Reduced? Are Racial Issues the Key to Reducing Conflicts Over Police Power? Do US Police Departments Need Reforms?"--Provided by the publisher.
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-- Weeks versus United States2000., Enslow Pub. Call No: 347.73 PET Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court casesSummary Note: Examines the case of Weeks v. United States, in which a Kansas City man claimed the police unlawfully searched his home.
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-- Weeks versus United Statesc2000., Juvenile, Enslow Pub. Call No: 345.73 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court casesSummary Note: Examines the case of Weeks v. United States, in which a Kansas City man claimed the police unlawfully searched his home.
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2016., Haymarket Books Call No: 363.2 SCH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Collection of essays and reports exploring issues of police violence against communities of color and indigenous communities. Discusses law enforcement malpractice, resistance and organization, effects on children, and building black and native solidarity.
