Alex S. Vitale

Alex S. Vitale is an American sociologist, professor at Brooklyn College and author whose work examines policing, criminal justice and social control. His book and audiobook The End of Policing argues for a fundamental rethinking of how society approaches public safety, proposing alternatives to traditional policing for addressing social problems. Vitale's writing is rigorous, provocative and deeply informed, and the audiobook is essential listening for anyone engaged in debates about criminal justice reform.