We often hear about acts of violence in our country, which may require an intervention by the police. But sometimes the actions, techniques, and methods used generate questions or criticism about the lawfulness and necessity of policing. Thus many in and out of law enforcement continue to look for ways to improve what we view as inappropriate police conduct.
Who are these men and women called upon to keep the order, peace, and safety of our communities? How are they recruited, trained, and supervised as they perform the duties we demand of them?
Martin J. Schwartz's book, Policing Is About People, examines the lawfulness and methodology of police actions and considerations in evaluating them. More importantly, it identifies the humanness of the police as told by a police officer. The book offers an opportunity to view policing as a function demanded by the people-our constitutional founders. Finally, the book considers how to make policing better, safer, and smarter for both the citizenry and the police.
About the Author: Special Agent (Retired) Martin J. Schwartz is a graduate of the United States Air Force Security Police Academy, the New Jersey State Police Academy 162nd municipal police class, the Federal Criminal Investigator Training Program, the USEPA-CID National Training Academy, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Assessor program, and the Force Science Certification course.
He started his law enforcement career serving honorably in the United States Air Force as a security policeman. After a twenty-five-year career in New Jersey law enforcement, he became a Special Agent with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Criminal Investigation Division (CID). Special Agent Schwartz retired from law enforcement in 2016.
Currently, he is the law enforcement advisor for a major software company. He is the recipient of a Medal of Honor from the New Jersey Policeman's Benevolent Association and holds awards for life-saving with valor with cluster, and meritorious service. He may be contacted at forceanalysisconsultants@gmail.com.
