Policing Is About People: A Transformative Approach to Law Enforcement

By Martin Schwartz

Policing is a complex and challenging profession. Officers are often asked to do too much with too little, and they are often forced to make difficult decisions in high-stress situations. As a result, it is not surprising that policing has become increasingly militarized and adversarial in recent years.

Policing Is About People

by Martin J. Schwartz

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But what if there was a better way to police? What if we could create a system of law enforcement that was more effective, more just, and more humane?

In his groundbreaking book, Policing Is About People, Martin Schwartz argues that we need to rethink the way we police our communities. He believes that policing should be about building relationships, not just enforcing laws. He believes that officers should be seen as guardians of the community, not as warriors.

Schwartz's approach to policing is based on the idea of "procedural justice." Procedural justice is the idea that people are more likely to comply with the law when they feel that they have been treated fairly and with respect. Schwartz argues that officers can build procedural justice by being transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the community.

Schwartz's ideas are not just theoretical. He has seen firsthand how transformative policing can make a difference. In 2014, he was appointed as the police commissioner of Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore was a city plagued by crime and violence, and the police department was widely mistrusted by the community. But under Schwartz's leadership, the department began to implement a new approach to policing that focused on building relationships and trust.

The results were dramatic. Crime rates in Baltimore dropped significantly, and the department's relationship with the community improved dramatically. Schwartz's success in Baltimore shows that transformative policing is not just a pipe dream. It is a real and achievable goal.

Policing Is About People is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing law enforcement today. It is a book that offers a powerful vision for a better future, a future in which policing is about building relationships, not just enforcing laws.

About the Author

Martin Schwartz is a former police commissioner of Baltimore, Maryland. He is the author of several books on policing, including Policing Is About People and The Art of Policing.

Reviews

"Policing Is About People is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional notions of law enforcement and offers a new, transformative approach that prioritizes human connection and community engagement. Schwartz's ideas are based on the latest research on procedural justice and restorative justice, and he provides real-world examples of how these principles can be applied to policing. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing law enforcement today and who is looking for a better way to police our communities."

— David Kennedy, Director of the National Network for Safe Communities

"Policing Is About People is a timely and important book. Schwartz offers a compelling vision for a more just and humane system of law enforcement. His ideas are based on sound research and real-world experience, and they have the potential to make a real difference in the lives of both police officers and the communities they serve."

— John Pfaff, Professor of Law at Fordham University

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Policing Is About People

by Martin J. Schwartz

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	429 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	168 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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