Author Spotlight: Dr. E. Beverly Young

When police and the public cannot communicate effectively, there will be no collaboration and no growth. In the current climate of tension and misunderstanding, E Bev Doc explores the power of positive engagement in improving community safety and relations. Broken into four sections, this book addresses the basics of law enforcement, outlines the expectations of a community, provides effective policing strategies, and lays out proper judicial procedures. The author provides tips and ideas for generating a better understanding of individuality, culture, and religious freedoms to improve officers’ daily interactions. With her many years of policing, administration, research, and education experience, E Bev Doc has developed in-depth curriculum and actionable outlines for creating social change. She encourages introspection and evaluation of personality and predisposition for those in law enforcement and provides new tools for engaging on different levels within the community. Whether you are a police officer, part of a law enforcement organization, a criminal law major, or a community leader, the tips in this book can help you create large-scale shifts on local and national levels.