Monitoring the police? Training to become a better officer or retraining him or her to be more mindful when in certain situations? Which will …show more content…
Does Racism cause Police Brutality? It’s a never ending cycle! “The list of (blacks killed by police officers with near impunity) is still not long enough to convince political leaders to effectively confront the racism responsible for these crimes.” Basically, what the quote is trying to say is that society allows the fact for white police officers to kill black suspects with impunity. A white officer should have a value able reason and take upon to his actions, he could have felt fear towards his life and had to do what’s best or he could have been racist and rising the percentage of bad cops. Racial Profiling is unjust, all people have the right to be in public places without being harassed. For instance, the death Michael Brown 18 years old occurred August 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. He was hopelessly shot by a police officer. I understand the fact that Brown was being arrested because he stole cigars from a nearby convenience store, and faced the police officer with his companion Dorian Jackson at the scene. The altercation ensued with Brown and Wilson struggling through the window of the police vehicle until Wilson's gun was fired. Brown and Johnson then escaped, with Wilson in pursuit of Brown. Brown stopped and turned to face the officer. The entire interaction eventually …show more content…
In the book The Politics of Gun Control by Robert J Spitzer states Policy definition and gun control and the criminological consequences of Guns. Those who have ownership to a gun most likely use it for self-protection. Self-Protection is reacting to perceived and real threats of modern American life. Studies show that when ownership comes to owning guns, its use for self-protection and it’s the found key to vulnerability to crime and police ineffectiveness. Police offices carry guns as part of their job, yet they receive regular training. Even among trained professionals, the presence of a gun for defense is no guarantee of safety or success. Every situation that possibly involves police liability that you immediately consult with an attorney to determine the particular type of notice, if any, that must be given to the government. Frequently a failure to give such notice will bar absolutely any claims under the pertinent tort claims/sovereign immunity