Long before the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Atatiana Jefferson, Stephon Clark, Philando Castille, or twelve-year-old Tamir Rice, police brutality has been a persistent issue in Black communities. Author Hilton Napoleon, with nearly four decades of experience in law enforcement, understands the dangers of policing and the split-second decisions that officers often face.
In his book A Badge, a Gun, but No God, Napoleon sheds light on the issues within police departments serving Black and minority communities, including the killing of unarmed citizens and the unequal application of the law. He examines some of the most egregious incidents of police misconduct nationwide, offering a detailed analysis of the failures, the correct course of action, and the factors that contributed to officers’ improper behavior and decisions.
