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How The Police Became Untouchable : Fresh Air UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz talks about the legal protections — including qualified immunity and no-knock warrants — that have protected officers from the repercussions of abuse. Her book is Shielded.

Also, David Bianculli reviews Mel Brooks' History of the World Part II on Hulu.

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How The Police Became Untouchable

How The Police Became Untouchable

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UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz talks about the legal protections — including qualified immunity and no-knock warrants — that have protected officers from the repercussions of abuse. Her book is Shielded.

Also, David Bianculli reviews Mel Brooks' History of the World Part II on Hulu.