Michael Stauch
Associate Professor at the University of Toledo. Historian of the modern United States focusing on policing, politics, and the intersection of race, labor, and youth in social movements.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
Michael Stauch, "Wildcat of the Streets: Detroit in the Age of Community Policing" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)
Michael Stauch, an Associate Professor at the University of Toledo, digs into the complexities of community policing in Detroit during Mayor Coleman Young's era. He discusses how racial inequality and police brutality persisted despite reforms. Stauch highlights the rise of Black youth activism, drawing parallels to labor movements, showcasing their struggle for equality. The conversation sheds light on the impact of grassroots initiatives on policing practices and explores contemporary relevance in the context of ongoing social movements.
Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
Michael Stauch, "Wildcat of the Streets: Detroit in the Age of Community Policing" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Michael Stauch, an Associate Professor at the University of Toledo, delves into the dark history of community policing in Detroit. He reveals how policing strategies during Coleman Young's era reshaped neighborhood dynamics, often perpetuating police brutality against Black youth. Stauch also highlights the resilience of young people who used grassroots activism to challenge systemic oppression. By centering their voices, he reexamines the narrative of police reform and connects it to broader struggles for Black liberation.
