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Police have been summoned to break up pro-Palestinian encampments of protesters at colleges throughout the U.S. Scott Olson for Getty Images

5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests

These books shine light on a rich history of campus protests in the US that goes back to the 1960s.
NYPD police officers march onto Columbia University’s campus in New York City on April 30, 2024. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images

Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control

While most colleges and universities have their own police units, some schools, like Columbia University, have only private security − and then can call in outside police when they feel it is needed.

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