Philosopher's Zone Police abolition
Aug 23, 2023
Exploring police abolition, this podcast discusses the historical roots of militarized policing, the connections between police force and colonialism/slavery, the concept of police and prison abolition, the relevance of police abolition in a neoliberal society, and the motivations behind creating alternative structures for community protection.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Origins of Militarized Policing and the Role of White Supremacy and Property
04:44 • 2min
The History and Intellectual Weight of Police and Prison Abolition
06:58 • 5min
Exploring Police Abolition in a Neoliberal Society
12:08 • 3min
Motivations for Working in Local Community Organizations and Constructing Alternative Structures for Community Protection
14:39 • 13min