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Walking the Blue Line: A Police Officer Turned Community Activist Provides Solutions to the Racial Divide

Terrell L. Carter

From his insight as a black police officer, community leader and church minister in a volatile urban setting, Terrell Carter offers a constructive approach to addressing racism, societal divisions, the politics of oppression, improving police-community interaction-and points the way to a more hopeful future.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Bettie Young's Books
  • Publish Date: Feb 25th, 2015
  • Pages: 76
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.18in - 0.27lb
  • EAN: 9781940784465
  • Categories: Law EnforcementLaw EnforcementIndustries - Media & Communications

About the Author

Carter, Terrell L.: - Terrell Carter served as a police officer for the City of St. Louis for five years. After leaving the department, he has served in various professional capacities, including as construction project manager, Executive Director of two community-based organizations, and as a college instructor. He is a contributor to Ethics Daily and Baptist News Global. Terrell has earned undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees in Biblical Studies and Organizational Leadership, Arts Management and Leadership, and Theology. He is a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Health. Terrell also serves as consultant and coach for community engagement and organizational effectiveness for nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Mr. Carter is a sought after consultant and speaker in a number of areas, including issues on race and human relations, the dynamics of oppression, improving police-citizen interactions and community engagement, and, understanding and resolving the racial divide. Terrell can be contacted at www.terrellcarter.net. Follow him on twitter @tcarterstl.

Praise for this book

A helpful guide to improving community and Police relations. --Tom Sandburg, Police Officer