Foreword
“One of the most endearing images of American policing is that of the traditional foot patrol officer walking a beat and twirling a night stick. The image is powerful because it represents an era in policing when police officers were the fabric of the community they served.” — John P. Skinner, Deputy Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department, American Policing in 2022: Essays on the Future of a Profession, U.S. Department of Justice. “Over the last decade, local law enforcement agencies have been challenged with increasing threats, such as violent gang and extremist group activity, border security issues, and active…
