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Who Are the Police? Why the Word Matters More Than Ever

Who Are the Police? Why the Word Matters More Than Ever

When everyone wears “POLICE” on their vest, who do the people truly see? In this powerful reflection, retired Chief, U.S. Marshal, and FPI Fellow Noel March challenges America to rethink what — and who — the word police really means. He argues that blurring the line between local officers and federal agents risks eroding the fragile trust at the heart of community policing. A must-read for anyone who believes words — and trust — still matter in American policing.

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