How does police militarization undermine police legitimacy and, thus, reduce the effectiveness and efficiency of policing in the United States?
Use Tom R. Tyler’s Article 4 (C&G) explain police legitimacy and why it is important for effective and efficient policing in a democratic society. Then use Kraska’s Article 8 (C&G) to explain what is meant by the militarization of policing and how it undermines police legitimacy. What is police legitimacy? Why is it important for […]