| Could This City Hold the Key to the Future of Policing in America? |
| Written by <a href="index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=55045"><span class="small">Joseph Goldstein and Kevin Armstrong, The New York Times</span></a> |
| Monday, 13 July 2020 08:49 |
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Excerpt: "As officials across the United States face demands to transform policing, many have turned to a small New Jersey city that did what some activists are calling for elsewhere: dismantled its police force and built a new one that stresses a less confrontational approach toward residents who are mostly Black and Latino."
Could This City Hold the Key to the Future of Policing in America?13 July 20
The Camden Police Department’s efforts to reduce its use of force have made it one of the most compelling turnaround stories in U.S. law enforcement. The changes have led to a stark reduction in the number of excessive-force complaints against the police and have helped drive down the murder rate in what was once one of America’s most dangerous cities. “If you’re looking to be a high-speed operator, we’re probably not the right department,” said the current chief, Joseph Wysocki, referring to the type of officer he does not want to attract. “If you’re looking to be a guardian figure in your neighborhood, this is for you.” |
s officials across the United States face demands to transform policing, many have turned to a small New Jersey city that did what some activists are calling for elsewhere: dismantled its police force and built a new one that stresses a less confrontational approach toward residents who are mostly Black and Latino.