On the recordSeptember 3, 2022
Law enforcement culture should embrace a guardian – rather than a warrior – mindset to build trust and legitimacy, both within agencies and within the public.
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nbcnews.comEditor's note · Context
Discussing the need for a shift in law enforcement culture towards community guardianship.
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