Rethinking Police Presence: Libraries consider divesting from law enforcement.

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Title:	Rethinking Police Presence: Libraries consider divesting from law enforcement.
Authors:	Balzer, Cass
Source:	American Libraries. Sep/Oct2020, Vol. 51 Issue 9/10, p46-49. 4p.
Subject Terms:	Library education, Education of library technicians, Interpersonal relations, Public libraries, Homeless persons, Humanity, Police, Safety, Security systems, Psychosocial factors
Abstract:	The article focuses on mass protests of police violence against Black people some libraries are revisiting the ways in historically has interacted with law enforcement by hosting police-led community programming. Topics include Toledo–Lucas County Public Library has announced that when it reopens after its COVID-19 shutdown, the security staff members in its branches will no longer carry arms uniforms, and the public safety working group that will attempt to untangle complex about safety.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article focuses on mass protests of police violence against Black people some libraries are revisiting the ways in historically has interacted with law enforcement by hosting police-led community programming. Topics include Toledo–Lucas County Public Library has announced that when it reopens after its COVID-19 shutdown, the security staff members in its branches will no longer carry arms uniforms, and the public safety working group that will attempt to untangle complex about safety.
ISSN:	00029769