Cornell Assistant Professor specializing in security sector reform, policing, peacekeeping, and gender. Director of the @GSSLab. Retweet ≠ endorsement.
Jan 11, 2021 • 24 tweets • 5 min read
The events of January 6 2021 demonstrate yet again just how serious political violence is in the U.S. But, what form did this violence take? (1/24)
There has been a lot of talk about whether or not January 6 represented a coup attempt. Perhaps similar to Wilmington, NC in 1898 (2/24)(revealnews.org/episodes/remem…)
Jan 7, 2021 • 20 tweets • 3 min read
Why did the (U.S. Capitol) Police fail to contain yesterday's insurrection? My thoughts on strategic and tactical police restraint and racism (a thread) (1/20)
The media, policymakers and the police are attributing the failure of the police to a lack of preparedness. But, there are multiple layers to explore.
Jan 6, 2021 • 25 tweets • 2 min read
What is the institutional design of law enforcement in the US (particularly Washington D.C.)? Here are some answers:
In general law enforcement is decentralized, with police agencies institutionalized at the municipal, county, and state level.
