Writer James Wilt joins host Duncan Kinney to discuss how cop "unions" use fear and a permanent war posture to get what they want—increased police budgets. 

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Links:

• Briarpatch: The myth of police as “embattled heroes” by James Wilt
• 'Avoid fear': Edmonton's transit safety and police response must be based on facts, says criminologist
• Transit safety could be used as leverage to increase Edmonton police budget: Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
• Edmonton cops are the highest paid cops in Alberta