Police work is a dangerous job‚ and police are more than likely to be put into situations when excessive force is needed. But‚ sometimes police use excessive force for their own personal reasons‚ such as‚ racism. The issue of police officers using excessive force may or may not be of great concern‚ but it should be looked into by both the police and the public. Because some officers use excessive force in situations when it is not needed‚ police brutality should be addressed. Some may feel as if
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Criticism and speculation concerning police brutality are popular topics that can inevitably be seen in news articles‚ social media‚ or news broadcast throughout the nation. Being one of America’s most current controversial and important issues‚ the negative perception of police brutality in the 21st century needs to be resolved. Localized policing is commonly used to put emphasis on the prevention of crime rather than enforcing the zero tolerance policy and following the traditional policing
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Running head: POLICE ETHICS AND DEVIANCE ASSIGNMENT Police Ethics and Deviance Assignment Axia College Police Ethics and Deviance Assignment Police officers live by a specific code of ethics that helps them to their chosen profession in the noblest means possible. The problem is that officers are human and as humans‚ they sometimes give in to temptation and bad judgment while trying to fulfill the completion of those duties. A few of the deviant behaviors that officers succumb to are
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1 Police Abuse Hope Hagan Saint Leo University Michael Singer Word count: 1691 Police Abuse Police brutality is the excessive‚ unreasonable use of force against citizens‚ suspects‚ and offenders. A study showed that most citizens complained against police officers because of the use of profanity and abusive language towards them‚ the use of commands to move on or get home‚ stopping and questioning people on the street or searching them and their cars without probable cause‚ the use of threats
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instances of Police brutality. The same officers that have been commissioned to serve and protect‚ are instead withholding rights and assaulting the public. We are collectively witnessing a resurgence in the amount of Police related fatalities of - in most cases - unarmed people. Many of which are murdered by way of negligence‚ ignorance‚ lack of training‚ aggression or hate. Never‚ since Rodney King has there been such a push for Police conduct reformation‚ and for good reason too; Police brutality
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Police Corruption is the misuse of police authority for personal gain. Examples include extortion (for example‚ demanding money for not writing traffic tickets) and bribery (for example‚ accepting money in exchange for not enforcing the law). In the United States we have a lot of corruption when it comes to any job profession. The movie The Departed was a great example depicting the corruption a police officer can face while in the job and when temptation gives in. Police Corruption is a nationwide
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When I was young‚ I thought police officers were super heroes. From the television I watched‚ police officers were always catching criminals. However‚ as I grew older‚ I saw police officers do everything but catching criminals. As I was reading Police Discretion and Boredom: What Officers Do When There Is Nothing To Do by Scott W. Phillips‚ I came to understand that‚ as the author theorized‚ an officer’s discretionary decision making can minimize the boredom that may be associated with down time
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Police brutality is among some of the most pressing issues in our country today. With increasingly common reports of misconduct‚ more people every day are wondering if the police officers‚ employed by the government and paid for by the people‚ are truly here to serve and protect. In many instances however‚ these reports are skewed and biased by media outlets in favor of condemning police officers without showing interest in the point of view of the police officer. Conversely‚ police departments
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Police Brutality: America’s largest problem Police brutality is a very important issue that the American people need to deal with. Police brutality is now a really popular topic‚ because of cellular devices and other video recording devices. Without those devices police brutality would continue to be swept under the media’s rug. America needs to come together as one and make the United States a safer environment for all of its citizens. Police brutality can be prevented and handled by the judicial
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Professor Benham ENC1102 8 December 2014 Police Brutality “On my honor‚ I will never betray my badge‚ my integrity‚ my character‚ or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution my community and the agency I serve‚” for every single person that wishes to become a police officer‚ they must cite this Oath of Honor (IACP). By citing this oath‚ a police officer is swearing to protect and serve. However
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