On Thin Ice
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On Thin Ice

An LAPD Veteran's Journey to Reimagine Policing

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eBook - ePub

On Thin Ice

An LAPD Veteran's Journey to Reimagine Policing

About this book

"POLICING IS ON THIN ICE. It's up to us to reimagine what happens next." -Jeff Wenninger

On Thin Ice delivers an unflinching look inside the American law enforcement from a voice who's lived it. With over 30 years in the LAPD and direct oversight of more than 700 use-of-force cases, nationally recognized expert Jeff Wenninger exposes the toxic culture, outdated training, and leadership failures that continue to shape modern policing.

Drawing on firsthand experience, expert interviews, academic research, and historical context, Wenninger traces the troubled evolution of policing-from its roots in American slave patrols and Sir Robert Peel's founding principles to today's militarized, crisis-prone reality. He takes readers inside pivotal moments: the Rodney King Riots, the Rampart scandal, the Uvalde school shooting, the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt, the New Orleans New Year's Day terror attack, and the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Each case reveals deep gaps in coordination, preparedness, and accountability.

INSIDE, JEFF EXPLORES:

  • How poor leadership and entrenched mindsets have eroded public trust
  • Why policing's complex legacy derives racial disparities and aggressive tactics
  • The urgent need for cultural transformation grounded in judgement, integrity, and meaningful collaboration
  • What U.S. law enforcement can learn from international models that prioritize restraint, transparency, and trust.

Wenninger doesn't offer easy answers or partisan soundbites. Instead, he invites readers into the hard conversations that are too often avoided-conversations grounded in empathy, mutual respect, and the shared goal of safer communities. On Thin Ice is a powerful call to Reimagine Policing â„¢-not through slogans or surface-level reforms, but through honest dialogue shaped by the people it affects most.

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Information

Publisher
Populous Publishing, LLC
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9798999451521
Edition
1
Subtopic
Kriminologie

Table of contents

  1. Prologue
  2. Section I: How My Experience Shaped My Perspective
  3. Chapter 1: The Roots of My Resilience
  4. Chapter 2: The Identity and Integrity Behind the Badge
  5. Chapter 3: Reflections from the Field
  6. Chapter 4: Leading in Turbulent Times
  7. Chapter 5: Chief Bratton
  8. A Visual Companion to On Thin Ice
  9. Section II: Forgotten Past, Misguided Present
  10. Chapter 6: The History of Modern Policing
  11. Chapter 7: The Militarization of Policing
  12. Chapter 8: The Day the Secret Service Got Lucky
  13. Chapter 9: Beyond Policy, Beyond Excuse
  14. Chapter 10: The Uvalde Massacre
  15. Chapter 11: The Tale of Three Cities
  16. Chapter 12: Suicide by Cop
  17. Section III: Reimagine Policing: The Path Forward
  18. Chapter 13: Reimagine the Path to Better Policing
  19. Chapter 14: The Toughest Issues in Policing Today
  20. Chapter 15: Building a Better Cop
  21. Chapter 16: Fixing a Failing Police Force
  22. Epilogue: Bridging Thin Ice
  23. Acknowledgments
  24. Partnerships and Collaborations
  25. About the Author
  26. Sources Cited