Ethical Issues In Law Enforcement

Corrupt, disrespectful, unethical, and criminal - these are just a few words society uses to describe law enforcement, but is society right? After the incident in Ferguson, Mo. the media has sparked more controversial outlooks upon law enforcement. Eliott C. McLaughlin from CNN states, “The headlines make it feel as if the country is experiencing an unprecedented wave of police violence, but experts say that isn't the case. We're just seeing more mainstream media coverage, and for a variety of reasons.”
According to Columbia Int’l. Forensics Lab studies have shown that actions are faster than reactions. Seventeen police officers were tested during a simple, low-risk, decision-making scenario that included pulling the trigger of their weapon;