6th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Time: 11:30 AM
Rm 303
Presenter(s): Jonathan Wiles
Title: War Comes Home: the Militarization of Police in America
Developed under the guidance of Dr. John Mero , Political Science

This project analyzes the history of police militarization and the effect it is having upon police interactions within the communities they serve. A special focus is maintained upon the differences which exist between the militarization of urban and rural departments and the effect which demographics may have upon the process.