Tag Archives: policing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:58 — 81.0MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThis is a repeat airing of an October 9, 2018 live interview with Micol Seigel. *** In Violence Work, Micol Seigel shows how the police put violence to work for the state; policing being the quintessential translation of state power. She highlights a number of fallacies or myths, …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:00 — 40.6MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreIn the wake of uprisings across the world in response to the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, this week’s episode shares thoughts on these revolts and their demands, along with considerations on police reform. We broadcast a June 11th message from Marius …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:00 — 41.2MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThis week, we focus on the history of police in the United States, and the concept of community policing. Alex Vitale, author of the new book, “The End of Policing” shares his research about the origins of modern police, and the inadequate ways that police respond to …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:59 — 43.6MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreWe begin with the theme song from the wildly popular 1953 television program, Dragnet; I’m sure most of you recognized it. I’ve chosen to begin with it because what we’ll hear today about policing in America (and as an import/export business) reveals the still prevalent attitudes borne …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 3:49 — 3.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe Monroe County Sheriff’s department is planning to open a substation on the south side of town. The substation would be located on Dillman road, on a piece of property currently owned by The Monroe County Parks Foundation. The foundation came into ownership of the Dillman Road …