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Thin Blue Lie
Book • 2019
In 'Thin Blue Lie', Matt Stroud examines the impact of technologies like Tasers, facial recognition, and body cameras on policing.
He argues that these tools have often made policing lazier, more reckless, and discriminatory.
The book delves into the history of policing technology, highlighting issues such as the lack of oversight and the influence of private vendors.
Stroud critiques the reliance on technology as a sole solution to policing problems, instead advocating for a more nuanced approach that addresses underlying community issues.
He argues that these tools have often made policing lazier, more reckless, and discriminatory.
The book delves into the history of policing technology, highlighting issues such as the lack of oversight and the influence of private vendors.
Stroud critiques the reliance on technology as a sole solution to policing problems, instead advocating for a more nuanced approach that addresses underlying community issues.
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