Breaking Rank: A Top Cop's Expose of the Dark Side of American Policing by Norm Stamper | Hardcover | True Crime & Police Corruption Book | Perfect for Law Enforcement Professionals & Social Justice Advocates

This is a valuable book for any city experiencing the types of challenges that Stamper addresses: Excessive use of force, unnecessary police shootings, the dangerous militarization of local police forces, poor police-community relationships, and more. Stamper is sometimes harsh in his judgments but he invariably subjects his own attitudes and actions to the same criticisms. He also describes the type of person who makes a good cop. This is someone who is able to be committed to the work but not prone to impulsive acts. Any citizen group concerned about their local police force will find this resource helpful.