Police brutality is the use of any excessive force that is unreasonable or unwanted. Police brutality has had a long history in the U.S. In the early days of policing‚ acts of mass brutality were usually attributed to the poor labor workers. Back in the day young black slaves were targeted to be beaten or lynched. In most black minds today they see a pattern occurring over and over. As years go by blacks are being targeted‚ gunned down‚ killed‚ and put into jail by police officers. The brutality
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Police Brutality in NYC Police brutality is the use of excessive physical force‚ including beating citizens with hands or batons‚ or using guns‚ and even lethal weapons. For the vast majority of citizens‚ this is something they never have experienced. Many police officers go their entire careers without ever having to draw their weapon or even engage in a serious physical confrontation in order to protect themselves or the public from an offender. A very small percentage of law enforcement
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“When you have police officers who abuse citizens‚ you erode public confidence in law enforcement. That makes the job of good police officers unsafe” ― Mary Frances Berry This quote could not be any more accurate during these past few years. Time and time again we have seen how police officers have used their power in ways that they shouldn’t. Due to this‚ society has lost all trust on police officers making the job of good officers unsafe‚ like the quote stated above. It is obvious that there
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the new officer to acclimate into police culture‚ or the socialization process. Socialization is the process of learning values. Social process and behaviors associated with law enforcement institution (Grant & Terry‚ 2008‚ p. 364). Socialization is the interaction that depends on the association of individuals in a specific environment. New officers are likely to adapt his or her personalities with the officers who have experience on-the-job. The rookie office may develop an
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Introduction Maintenance of law and order in any society has been the cornerstone of development in many societies over a long period of time. Thus‚ a societal structure needs to be developed for it to promote and protect the law and order in the society. Communities have in the past been at the forefront in initiating law and order enforcement programs within their locality to enhance a peaceful and progressive society. To be able to run such a program‚ communal groups are supposed to oversee
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Knight. There are many reasons to why it’s my dream to become a police officer‚ but I’m going to highlight my top three reasons of why I would like to be a cop. “To Serve and Protect”‚ a phrase known by everyone‚ but only a few know the meaning and are willing to live by it. As a police officer it is their duty to serve and be loyal to their county‚ along with their officers and to do anything in their power to protect. I know what it takes to see and understand the dangers of life. To prevent harm
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Literature Honors 16 December 2016 Police Brutality: A Deadly Oxymoron When the word “police” is mentioned‚ it carries on polarizing connotations and images within people. For some‚ the police are seen as heroic‚ honorable‚ and righteous people who are willing to put themselves in dangerous situations to protect the rights of citizens. Though for others‚ perceptions of the police are quite the opposite; instead of a sense of protection‚ others feel that police are a source of fear and corruption
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Police Use of Force Introduction Police officers are authorized to use force under certain circumstances‚ for instance; controlling a disruptive‚ aggressive and disturbing demonstration‚ undergoing arrest of an accused person or controlling a combative individual. These officers are trained properly regarding use of force while fulfilling their duties. However‚ the use of force by police is a subject of hot discussion amongst public‚ as many times law enforcement agencies‚ televisions‚ newspapers
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work. When suddenly… You see red and blue lights‚ flickering in the distance. BANG!!! The sound of a gun fire attracts your attention. You look out your right window and see a dead black man lying on the floor with two white officers holding guns in their hands. Police brutality is unacceptable. Black teenagers shouldn’t be scared to drive their car or walk on the streets. NOBODY should be afraid of getting shot or brutally injured just for simple things like‚ speeding. Police brutality occurs for
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The Role of Undercover Police Officers Kayla Newsome University of Wisconsin Oshkosh There are many roles that police officers and police departments take on. One of the most interesting roles that they take in my opinion is the role of undercover police work. It is one of the most unique jobs an officer can have; they‚ in a sense are living a double life. These operations are very secretive and undercover officers can be used in huge operations to take someone down or simply
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