Police unions have had a powerful impact on American policing.Most important, they have produced significant improvements in

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Police unions have focused heavily on negotiating for better salaries, benefits, and job security for their members. As a result, police officers often receive better pay and benefits than many other public sector jobs. This has helped to attract more qualified applicants to law enforcement careers and has contributed to the professionalization of policing as a whole. While there have been efforts by some police unions to advocate for diversity and inclusion in law enforcement, this has not been as significant an impact as the improvement of salaries and benefits.

Police Unions Have Had a Powerful Impact on American Policing