Rethinking Police Presence: Libraries consider divesting from law enforcement.
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| Title: | Rethinking Police Presence: Libraries consider divesting from law enforcement. |
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| 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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