TY - BOOK AU - Tatum,Brandon TI - Beaten black and blue: being a black cop in an America under siege SN - 9781642938517 PY - 2021///] CY - New York PB - Bombardier Books KW - African American police KW - Police KW - Complaints against KW - Job stress KW - United States KW - Police misconduct N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - "Defund the police" is shouted in the streets. A.C.A.B. is painted on precinct buildings. Countless citizens believe all police are racists. In this era of civil unrest and political divide, how do Black cops-- or any cops-- maintain the motivation and commitment to do their job? Former police officer, co-founder of BLEXIT, and Founder and CEO of The Officer Tatum-- Brandon Tatum shares his story and the stories of other police officers in the pages of his new book, Beaten Black and Blue. Read why they joined the force, what it's really like on the streets, and how they continue to fight the good fight. Forget what you think you know and learn the truth!"--back cover ER -