Rise Of The Warrior Cop Analysis

To begin with, the view that Balko has as to why the force should be wasting a ton of money on rescuing kittens, friendlies neighborhood beats, or anything that is important to society, other than using the money for the military. The police department has changed through the years, and Balko mentions those changes through the years has affected the way we operate today. The police were very difficult through the years, they are now willing to kill “innocent people”. The police is taking out (killing) animals that belong to the criminal, suspect, or even victimized. They are creating chaos in this world, and more and more riots, will be created if it continues. The government is not just wasting a ton of money, but also hurting society by punishing innocent citizens. One example, from class, is a police officer shot and killed, a citizen. A …show more content…
Yes, people are different and need to be managed differently, but that is not the reason to be militaristic. Also I have learned that money to the police department needs to be useful; and in today’s world, it has increased the funding for these programs (militarize). There were three main issues through the book, one is the police is using military tactics and weapons, and causing a war mentality. Another is there is so much funds going into the police that are using to militarize. Lastly the war on drugs was a topic that was very controversial in today’s world and back then. SWAT teams can be created and be used for a good purpose, in President Nixon defense. Tactics and weapons from the military is not only causing people to be afraid, but is causing a lot money and time for the government. If we want to make a better police department, we need to identify the problem, address it, and then take immediate