Radley Balko is a keen observer of the criminal justice system, focusing his investigative lens on civil liberties and the often-overlooked impact of police militarization. His work has brought national attention to systemic injustices, particularly concerning SWAT team overreach and wrongful convictions. Balko's persistent reporting pushes the boundaries of public discourse on policing and civil rights in America.
A shocking and deeply reported account of the persistent plague of institutional racism and junk forensic science in our criminal justice system and its devastating effect on innocent lives
Now updated with new material, the groundbreaking history of how police forces have become militarized, both in equipment and mindset, and what that means for American democracy.