A former deputy mayor, police chief, and CNN commentator argues that our nation's public servants are not part of some conspiratorial "deep state" but rather the best hope for preserving democracy in a time of poisonous hyper-partisanship.
Cedric Alexander is the former deputy mayor of Rochester, NY and public safety director of DeKalb County, GA. He is also a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and has served as president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, as well as on President Barack Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. He is a frequent contributor to law enforcement coverage for CNN and spoke at TEDx Yale 2019. He is also the author of The New Guardians- Policing in America's Communities for the 21st Century.
"Over 30 years in a uniform in defense of our freedoms convinced me
that soldiering was a good thing. Then I read Cedric Alexander’s
book. I didn’t “defend” anything; I pursued liberty…supported by
millions of selfless civil servants. They have my thanks."
—Major General James “Spider” Marks (US Army retired), President,
The Marks Collaborative and CNN National Security contributor
"A gripping and passionate analysis. Thank you Cedric for telling
the story of the deserving men and women of the public service.
They deliver civilization to us every day."
—Patrick Malone, Director, Key Executive Leadership Programs,
Department of Public Administration and Policy, American
University
"Cedric Alexander provides an extraordinarily thoughtful and
perceptive defense of public service and the dangers of
hyper-partisanship from the unique point of view of a clinical
psychologist, a police chief, and a leader in the field of
community policing. This is an important book for all who care not
just about policing in the 21st century but civility and good
government in all its aspects."
—Barry Scheck, Co-Founder, Innocence Project, and professor of law,
Benjamin N. Cardoza School of Law
"Cedric Alexander’s In Defense of Public Service should
be required reading for everyday citizens as well as for anyone
considering a life in the ‘Fourth Branch of our government.’
In a time of profound political division and deep skepticism
about the so-called “Deep State”, this book sheds much needed light
on the extraordinary contribution made by those unelected officials
who actually keep our democracy running."
—Tony Goldwyn, Actor
"For almost 10 years I have had the privilege of teaching
leadership to highly placed Federal managers. I am constantly
inspired by their dedication, intelligence, and work ethic. In
Defense of Public Service makes it clear why we all owe our
civil servants a debt of gratitude and appreciation."
—Marilee Adams, Ph.D. bestselling author: Change Your Questions,
Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and
Life, Adjunct Professor, Key Executive Leadership Program, School
of Public Affairs, American University
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