This isn't a war-story memoir.

A RETIRED COP'S HONEST GUIDE TO BROKEN POLICING

"Adrift" is a book that explains both sides of the current debate about American policing.  It identifies root causes of dysfunction and argues for honest local conversation as the fix—not national outrage theater. "Adrift" looks at public fear, civic trust and the conversation America keeps avoiding. 

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what people are saying about "ADRIFT"

Elissa, citizen

Charles, police officer

Charles, police officer

 “Adrift stands as a significant and thoughtful contribution to the ongoing conversation about policing in America. Its strengths lie in its clarity, balance, and willingness to take seriously the perspectives of both citizens and law enforcement professionals. For anyone seeking to understand not just what is happening in American policing but why it matters — socially, ethically, and civically — Reinbolt’s book offers a compelling and intellectually nourishing guide.”

Charles, police officer

Charles, police officer

Charles, police officer

  

“Excellent read from a truly qualified author. A straightforward review of what the world of policing has become and what it needs to get back to. I highly recommend this book!”

Reilly, elected official

Charles, police officer

Reilly, elected official

"Adrift stands as a significant and thoughtful contribution to the ongoing conversation about policing in America. Its strengths lie in its clarity, balance, and willingness to take seriously the perspectives of both citizens and law enforcement professionals. For anyone seeking to understand not just what is happening in American policing but why it matters — socially, ethically, and civically — Reinbolt’s book offers a compelling and intellectually nourishing guide.” 

Elissa, citizen

“Adrift: A Citizen’s Guide to American Policing exemplifies an earnest and intellectually engaged attempt to bridge the often-isolated worlds of law enforcement practice and civic understanding. With a lens grounded in real-world experience, Reinbolt invites readers to think deeply about the role of policing in a democratic society — not as an abstract institution but as a lived feature of everyday American life.”  

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Table of contents and first pages of chapter 3 below:

AMERICAN POLICING IS ADRIFT

where did things go wrong?

A failed educational system

A failed educational system

A failed educational system

Public education in America has failed, leading to a generation of young cops who, like many in American culture, have never been taught the basics of American government or the U.S. Constitution. This lack of foundational knowledge leaves them adrift, unaware of their proper role in a free society and the limitations imposed on them by the Constitution. 

Moral decay

A failed educational system

A failed educational system

 These same police officers are now tasked with enforcing the law in a populace that is equally uninformed and highly entitled, resulting in citizens who have unrealistic expectations of what the police can and can't do. 

Weak leaders

A failed educational system

Weak leaders

Many police leaders have become politicians, prioritizing public perception over doing what is right. Some leaders have become "woke" failing to stand against dangerous or unrealistic police reforms.  

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"I'd rather be honest than popular, and right now America needs a strong dose of blunt honesty about policing. Only open conversation between working cops and everyday folks is going to get policing back on course. Leaving the discussion to politicians and protestors will get us nowhere: just look at what the past 20 years has brought us!"







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