Behind the Bastards Behind the Police: How Police Unions Made Cops Even Deadlier
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Jun 30, 2020 Explore the powerful influence of police unions in perpetuating systemic issues within law enforcement. Hear about the historical interplay between unions and accountability, revealing how these organizations protect misconduct. Dive into the controversial practice of broken-windows policing and its harmful impact on marginalized communities. With a mix of humor and serious critique, the discussion shines a light on the urgent need for reform and challenges the status quo surrounding police accountability.
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Unintended Consequences of Centralization
- Centralizing police departments, meant to curb corruption, created new problems.
- These bureaucracies became isolated, defensive, and resistant to public accountability.
The Hypocrisy of Early Police Unions
- Early police unions faced hypocrisy, as their job involved suppressing other unions.
- The AFL refused to unionize police who often acted against the labor movement.
The Boston Police Strike of 1919
- The 1919 Boston police strike led to widespread looting.
- Governor Coolidge then banned public safety worker strikes, setting a precedent.
