The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law - Paperbackby Todd Douglas (Author) An unprecedented look at the evolution of American police, from filling their intended role as peacekeepers and guardians of citizen rights to calling themselves and acting primarily as "law enforcement officers." As accusations of police misconduct and racial bias increasingly dominate the media, The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law takes an unflinching look at the police, the communities