Listen "The Danger Imperative"
Episode Synopsis
Prof. Michael Sierra-Arevalo of the University of Texas discusses the “danger imperative” that frames the daily activities of police officers throughout the U.S. Learn about a deeply-embedded fear of violence that shapes numerous decisions police officers make – whether to confront a group of idle teenagers, whether to engage in a high-speed car chase, whether to wear a seat belt. The author of a new book on this subject discusses the culture of policing, why it matters, and how it might be changed.
Interview was conducted on February 6, 2024
Interview was conducted on February 6, 2024
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