In “Controlling Blue: Race Media and Citizen Surveillance of the Police,” activist attorney and media commentator Opio Sokoni tackles some major issues concerning the powerfully unionized police culture in North America. Among them is the tragic killing of black police officers in plainclothes by white cops. He states that historical racism and negative media perceptions are the causes of this phenomenon. He provides evidence that shows policy, police leadership and police culture is at the root of police violence against civilians and not violence in the community itself. The reality of race based policing can no longer be denied as this well researched publication cites supporting statistics and facts previously stated by criminal justice experts, law enforcement leaders and official media sources. The second half of “Controlling Blue” is ambitious in its layout of an improved citizen review model of the police. a great read
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