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Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable

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In the wake of high-profile police killings of unarmed Black men and women, public trust in law enforcement has plummeted. Yet, despite widespread outrage, police officers continue to evade accountability for their actions.

Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable

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In her groundbreaking new book, Shielded, journalist Andrea Ritchie digs deep into the hidden world of police misconduct and the forces that protect it. Drawing on years of research and interviews with victims, activists, and law enforcement officials, Ritchie reveals a system that is rigged against accountability.

Ritchie shows how police unions, qualified immunity, and a code of silence among officers create a shield that protects even the most abusive cops from consequences. She also exposes the role of prosecutors, judges, and politicians in perpetuating this system of impunity.

Shielded is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the problem of police misconduct and the challenges of holding law enforcement accountable.

Praise for Shielded

"A brilliant and necessary book. Ritchie's incisive analysis and powerful storytelling expose the systemic failures that protect police officers from accountability. Shielded is a call to action for anyone who cares about justice and equality."—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

"A groundbreaking work of journalism. Ritchie pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of police misconduct and reveals the forces that protect it. Shielded is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenge of police accountability."—Jelani Cobb, author of The Substance of Hope

"Essential reading for anyone who cares about justice and accountability. Ritchie's meticulously researched and powerfully written book exposes the systemic failures that shield police officers from consequences. Shielded is a call to action for change."—Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

About the Author

Andrea Ritchie is a nationally recognized expert on policing and criminal justice reform. She is the author of the award-winning book Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color.