
"Adrift" is a book that argues that both American culture and American policing are in decay and the only way to fix it is honest, blunt conversation between working cops and regular folks, not police "experts" or community "activists".

Public education in America has failed. As a result, many young cops have never been taught the basics of American government or the U.S. Constitution. Without this basic knowledge, they have no concept of their proper role in a free society nor do they understand the limitations placed upon them by the Constitution.
These same police officers are being asked to police a populace that is equally uninformed and highly entitled, resulting in citizens with unrealistic expectations of what the police can and can't do.
Amercian culture is in decay. Religion is no longer welcome in our public places. This has resulted in a lack of a shared moral foundation. Without this solid foundation, many police officers struggle to decide right vs. wrong in their daily interaction with citizens.
Many police leaders have become politicians, more concerned about public perception than doing the right thing. They fail to back rank and file policemen and women who are in the right when controversy erupts. Others are simply cowardly or “woke” and won’t push back against dangerous or unrealistic “police reforms” that put law abiding citizens at risk.

Rory-journalist
""Adrift" is an enlightening and informative read for everyone; and in my opinion, it's an even better read for all those in law enforcement – and the media. Reinbolt's experience and thoughts on policing through many years may, in fact, lead to an overall improved police effort today."
Reilly-elected official
"Adrift" 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."
Don-retired cop
"Excellent read. This book hits the mark in describing the downfall of law enforcement in this country. Weak leadership, reactive vs. proactive approach and the unwillingness of agencies to listen to reason on how to repair the system and return it to effectiveness."
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