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WINNER, Distinguished Book Award, Sociology of Law Section, American Sociological Association

WINNER, Outstanding Book Award, Division of Policing, American Society of Criminology

“The Danger Imperative should transform how we understand policing at its core.”
Monica C. Bell, Yale Law School

“The Danger Imperative explains why the institution that is charged with keeping us safe can also cause so much harm.”
Bruce Western, Author of HOMEWARD: Life in the Year After Prison

“This important and timely book should be on the shelves of anyone interested in understanding policing in this country.”
Reuben Jonathan Miller, author of HALFWAY HOME: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration

“A masterful contribution, from its harrowing opening pages to its clear-eyed conclusion.”
Christopher Uggen, Co-author of LOCKED OUT: Felon Disenfranchisement and American Democracy