BOOKS, ESSAYS & NEWS COVERAGE

Writing and press.

By John Burris

Books and essays authored by John Burris.

1999 · Book

Blue vs. Black

Let’s End the Conflict Between Cops and Minorities

Published by St. Martin’s Press in 1999, John’s book draws on his work confronting police misconduct and examines the relationship between law enforcement and minority communities.

2013 · Published work

The Forgotten Victims

A work addressing the psychological impact on children whose parent or close family figure is killed by police.

Career reflection

Finding his calling in civil rights

In an essay for the American Bar Association, John reflects on his path from corporate practice and prosecution to police litigation and public advocacy.

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Official biography and published works

Reporting and interviews

Coverage about John Burris and his cases is listed separately from his authored work.

Associated Press · September 29, 2026

Oakland police oversight ends after 23 years

The AP reports on the ruling and Burris’s reflections on the reform effort and the need to sustain accountability.

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San Francisco Chronicle

John Burris and police accountability

Chronicle coverage of Burris and his work on police accountability.

Read at the Chronicle