American Experiment Book Club: Ghettoside - A True Story of Murder in America

Book #5 (October-November)Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America by Jill LeovyBook Club Meeting:Friday, November 20, 9:00 amBook Leader:David ZimmerDescription:Join public safety policy fellowDavid Zimmerthis fall as we readGhettoside: A True Story of Murder in America. Set in South Los Angeles in the early 2000s, the book chronicles the overwhelming number of black-on-black murders in Los Angeles during that period and the downward spiral that occurred when law enforcement failed to solve those crimes. Case by case, tenacious investigation led to a rebound in accountability, improved legitimacy in the system, and reduced retaliatory violence — lessons that must remain evergreen in law enforcement.Schedule:9:00 AM - Check-in and coffee9:30 AM - In person meeting and Zoom begins10:30 AM - Conclusion